In Hinduism, Lord Ganesh is presented as a portly elephant-headed figure with four arms. He is considered the god of wisdom, the patron of science and art and the remover of obstacles.

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On India's west coast, revelers hoist up statues of an elephant-headed god, and parade them toward the Arabian Sea. They sing and chant, and hand out food to bystanders. For 10 days, they perform ...

The most-awaited and dearest festival has almost arrived and will be celebrated worldwide on September 7, 2024. The auspicious festival marks the birthday of the Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed ...

Indian devotees immerse an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesh in the Indian ocean at Pattinapakkam beach in Chennai on September 16, 2018, as part of Ganesh Chaturthi festival.

The elephant god is depicted with both hands upright, one with a modak and the other blessing. This is perhaps one of the most common postures, and the image can be traced back to the 6th century.