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O ye, who possesseth curved trunk, huge body and brilliance of ten million suns, accomplish, and accomplish always, all my errands detriment-free.” — A popular hymn to Ganesha

One of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon, Ganesha (also called Ganapati) is readily identified by his elephant head. Widely revered as the remover of obstacles and thought to bring good luck, he’s the patron of arts and sciences, and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as a patron of letters and learning during writing sessions. Several texts relate mythological anecdotes associated with his birth and exploits.