One hymn praising this deity compares him to the brilliance of a million suns, while another hymn praising this deity describes the author of the Dasbodh waiting for this deity's arrival.
One hymn praising this deity compares him to the brilliance of a million suns, while another hymn praising this deity describes the author of the Dasbodh waiting for this deity's arrival. The latter hymn refers to the yellow garment often worn by this deity in various depictions, and a longer work honoring this God calls him the manifestation of "tat tvam asi." One pilgrimage performed to honor this deity involves visiting eight temples, six of which are located around the city of Pune. A festival celebrating this God occurs in the month of Bhadrapada, and ends with immersing idols of him in water. Those idols often include the offering of a modaka, a prominent organ which is curved toward the offering, and his mount, the tiny mouse Mooshakha. For 10 points, identify this "God of good beginnings," whose Elephant head is often praised in several hymns.
One hymn praising this deity compares him to the brilliance of a million suns, while another hymn praising this deity describes the author of the Dasbodh waiting for this deity's arrival.
Ganesha [accept Ganapati or Vinayaka or Lambodara or Gajanana]