Ganesha
Elephant-headed god
Ganesha is a Hindu deity depicted with an elephant head and human body, widely worshipped as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings, wisdom, and learning.
Prayers to Ganesha traditionally open ceremonies and new ventures.
His image appears throughout South Asian homes, businesses, and temples: They placed a Ganesha statue by the entrance for good fortune.
Also spelled Ganesh.
Hindu god of dissolution
- ParvatiHindu goddess of fertility
- VishnuHindu deity of preservation
- BrahmaHindu god of creation
- KrishnaEighth avatar of Vishnu
Lakshmi · Saraswati · Durga · Kali · Indra · Agni · Rama · avatar
Hindu god of dissolution
- ParvatiHindu goddess of fertility
- dharmaCosmic moral order
- karmaSpiritual cause and effect
- mokshaRelease from rebirth cycle
mantra · puja · Sanskrit · Vedas · Upanishads · ashram · guru · yoga
Main stem or storage
- tusksExtended animal incisors
- pachydermThick-skinned hoofed mammal
- pot-belliedHaving a bulging abdomen
- iconographyAnalysis of artistic symbols
Favorable outcome attained
- abundanceAmple supply, overflowing
- wealthAbundance of valuable resources
- fortuneWealth or destiny
- good luckFavorable chance or fortune
blessing · auspicious · flourishing · merchant · business · new beginnings · boon · benefactor
Something blocking the way
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- blockadeSealing off a place
invocation · doorway · threshold · gatekeeper · protection · blessing · inauguration · opening ceremonies
State of being submerged
- processionFormal moving line
- drummingPercussive rhythm-making
- dancingRhythmic bodily motion
- offeringsThings presented or given
incense · decorations · lights · chants · auspicious · celebration · sweets · music
Understood facts and skills
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- intellectMental reasoning capacity
- lettersAlphabetic characters or mail
- artsCreative disciplines collectively
writing · scribe · Mahabharata · patron · scholarship · students · education · enlightenment
Shiva
Hindu god of dissolution
Krishna · Lakshmi · Saraswati · Durga · Kali · Indra · Agni · Rama · avatar · deity
Shiva
Hindu god of dissolution
moksha · mantra · puja · Sanskrit · Vedas · Upanishads · ashram · guru · yoga · chakra
trunk
Main stem or storage
- tusksExtended animal incisors
- pachydermThick-skinned hoofed mammal
- pot-belliedHaving a bulging abdomen
success
Favorable outcome attained
good luck · blessing · auspicious · flourishing · merchant · business · new beginnings · boon · benefactor
obstacle
Something blocking the way
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
blockade · invocation · doorway · threshold · gatekeeper · protection · blessing · inauguration · opening ceremonies
immersion
State of being submerged
- processionFormal moving line
- drummingPercussive rhythm-making
- dancingRhythmic bodily motion
offerings · incense · decorations · lights · chants · auspicious · celebration · sweets · music · devotees
knowledge
Understood facts and skills
- learningGaining knowledge gradually
- intellectMental reasoning capacity
- lettersAlphabetic characters or mail
arts · writing · scribe · Mahabharata · patron · scholarship · students · education · enlightenment · discernment
- Ancient DeitiesRa, Osiris, Isis, Horus, Anubis
- Guardian Deitiesguardian angel, protective spirit, household gods, household god, Lares
- Hindu DeitiesVishnu, Shiva, Brahma, Krishna, Durga
- Hindu GodsBrahma, Vishnu, Shiva, Krishna, Lakshmi
- Wisdom DeitiesAthena, Minerva, Thoth, Saraswati, Odin
- Balinese HinduismHindu rituals, trimurti, Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva