Both Parvati and Lord Shiva doted on their first child, Lord Ganesha. The story of how Ganesha won their hearts and the golden fruit by circumventing them both as the centre of his world is one of ...

We invoke Rudra, the mightiest of the mighty, with the thousand remedies, to protect us.” — Rigveda 2.33.1 Long before the ...

Raising objection to male priests changing clothes of goddesses in temples, Pavitra Punia said, "You are a pandit, a priest, ...

» After the transplant surgery, Lord Shiva is believed to have given Ganesha an elixir to drink. One cannot help speculating if this was some potion containing an anti-rejection medication.

This angered Shiva and he severed Ganesha’s head after an argument between the two. Parvati was not happy when she found out and, in turn, Lord Shiva promised to bring Ganesha back to life.

Ganesh Chaturthi is celebrated across the nation with immense enthusiasm to honour Lord Ganesha, son of Shiva and Parvati. This year, the celebration will take place over ten days, starting on ...

Lord Shiva managed to find a baby elephant head, replaced Ganesha’s head, and gave him his life back. Lord Shiva named his child Ganpati (Leader of the Ganas). Ganesh Chaturthi holds a special ...

Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is believed to bless his devotees with wisdom, success, and good fortune.

Lord Ganesha’s broken tusk symbolizes sacrifice and devotion. The story behind it reveals his willingness to endure pain for his father, Lord Shiva, and teaches lessons of humility and wisdom.

Lord Ganesh, the popular deity with an elephant head in Hindu mythology, is famous for his intelligence, charisma, and love for modak, a sweet treat consisting of rice flour, coconut, and jaggery.