![Ganesa dancing, relief from Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 10th century &AD;; in the State &elipsis; [Credit: Pramod Chandra]](http://images.bookrags.com/images/eb/34021.gif)
Ganesa dancing, relief from Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, 10th century &AD;; in the State &elipsis; [Credit: Pramod Chandra]Elephant-headed Hindu god, the son of
Shiva and
Parvati. He is also revered in
Jainism, and he is important in the art and mythology of Buddhist Asia. As the remover of obstacles, Ganesha is invoked when beginning worship or starting any new venture.
He was popular with Indian nationalists, who saw British colonialism as one obstacle to be removed. The patron of letters and learning, he is the legendary scribe who wrote down the Mahabharata. His popularity continued to grow through the 20th century. His festival is especially popular in the Indian state of Maharashtra.
This is the complete article, containing 100 words
(approx. 1 page at 300 words per page).
View More Summaries on Ganesha
