Lord Ganesha, also called Vighnaharta, Gannayak, Lambodar, Ekdanta, and by several other names, is the son of Lord Shiva and Ma Parvati, and the remover of obstacles and evil from a devotee’s life.

Ganesha, widely revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings, wisdom, and knowledge, is worshipped by devotees from across India and beyond. During this time, followers offer ...