An idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Lord Ganesh, imitating anti-corruption activist Anna Hazare on hunger strike, is displayed in Ahmadabad, India Credit: Ajit Solanki/AP ...

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 ...

The idol in 1942, for example, was designed to show solidarity with the Quit India movement, along with a clay idol of Mahatma Gandhi worshipping the elephant-headed god.

News World news Elephants Young orphan with 'elephant trunk' found roaming streets alone 'dubbed reincarnation of Hindu God' WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES Ganesh, named after the Elephant God, is ...

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.

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 ...