| Ganesh is one of the best-known deities in Hinduism and is easily recognized by his elephant head. He is revered as the remover of obstacles, both material and spiritual; a patron of arts and sciences; and the god of intellect and wisdom. Ganesh is identified with the Hindu mantra Aum (Om) in that he personifies the primal sound. According to Kundalini yoga, Ganesh resides in the first chakra. |