Lord Ganesha, also known as Ganapati or Vinayaka, is one of the most revered and popular deities in Hinduism. He is easily recognizable by his elephant head and human body. Lord Ganesha is considered the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences, and the deva (god) of intellect and wisdom. In Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesha is believed to be the son of Lord Shiva, the destroyer, and Goddess Parvati, the divine mother. There are different stories and versions about the birth of Lord Gan