Have you ever noticed that the position of Lord Ganesha’s trunk can vary in different statues or idols? This isn’t random—each position holds a special meaning and reflects a unique aspect ...

Ganesha has an elephant head and trunk in every avatar but he trades his mouse-y vahana Mooshik for other animals in some of his incarnations. Let’s get to know the stories behind each avatar.

Ganesha (aka Ganesh, along with a few other names) is among the Hindu religion's most revered gods and dates back more than 2,000 years. He first appears in text form around the time of Christ, and ...