Ganesha or Ganapati is an extremely popular God in India. He is worshipped before any venture is started.
He is called Vighneshvara or Vighnaharta, the Lord of and destroyer of obstacles. People mostly worship Him asking for siddhi - success in undertakings and buddhi - intelligence.
He is also the God of education, knowledge and wisdom, literature, and the fine arts.
Ganesha is also one of the five Gods the worship of whom was popularised by Adya Shankaracharya; the other four are Vishnu, Shiva, Devi and Surya.
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