In Hindu culture, the elephant symbolizes Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and god of wisdom. His elephant form embodies memory, strength, patience, and intellect, encouraging followers to adopt ...

A file picture of an Indian artist painting an idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Lord Ganesh in Mumbai. (Photo: AFP) For quite some years now, the Ganesh festival in late August has grown in size ...

When you look at Lord Ganesha, the first thing you notice is his elephant head. For children, it sparks wonder; for devotees, it brings comfort and blessings. But beyond the story of Shiva, Parvati, ...

In Hindu mythology, birth stories are not just origins. They define the essence of a deity. Rama’s birth explains dharma, ...

MUMBAI, India (AP) — A large idol of the elephant-headed Hindu god Ganesha sat in the back of an open truck traveling along a busy Mumbai street, dwarfing other objects on the road. Hundreds of ...