
Ganesha:
Parvati
and Shiva have two sons, Ganesha and Kartikeya (also known as Skanda).
Ganesha is eldest son and Lord Shiva is proud to say that he is the Lord of
all existing beings. Ganesha was created by Parvati out of dirt to guard
her quarters while Shiva was away. When Shiva came back Ganesha did not let me
back into the quarters not knowing who Shiva was; Shiva became very angry and
cut off Ganesha's head. In a panic to please Parvati, Shiva brought Ganesha
back to life and gave him an elephant head. But Ganesha's
elephant head was beneficial; with his big ears he was able to hear the
needs of people more.
When
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