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Ganesha
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The elephant-headed Hindu god of wisdom, intellect, and new beginnings, son of Shiva and Parvati.
"Many Hindus pray to Ganesha before starting a new venture or journey."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major Hindu deity, recognizable by his elephant head, worshipped as the remover of obstacles.
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Sanskrit gaṇeśa.