elephant headed hindu god lord ganesha

ancient anecdotes art asian atharvasirsha beginnings bust carving ceremonies culture deities devotion elephant faith figure ganapati ganesha god gold golden good head headed hindu hinduism idol india indian lord luck metal metallic modak monument mouse mudgala mythological mythology obstacles parvati purana relief religion religious remover rites ritual sculpture shiny shiva shot son statue swastika symbol temple traditional vinayaka wisdom worship worshipped yellow