For ten points, name this Indian deity, whom Homer Simpson wearing an elephant mask could not imitate, for the god is graceful while Homer is not.
He is extensively worshipped in the Deccan and depicted in Saivite (SHAY- vite) shrines. One story describing his origin states that he was created out of clay by Parvathi to stand guard over her modesty while she bathed. In his role as the Lord of Hosts, he wrote down Vyasa's dictatation of the Mahabharatha, is often depicted riding a mouse, and is worshipped as the god of obstacles. For ten points, name this Indian deity, whom Homer Simpson wearing an elephant mask could not imitate, for the god is graceful while Homer is not.
He is extensively worshipped in the Deccan and depicted in Saivite (SHAY- vite) shrines.
{Ganesha} (or {Vinayaka})