Hindu Underwater Statue Of Ganesha, Amed, Bali Royalty-Free Stock Photography

Ganesha (Sanskrit: गणेश, Gaṇeśa; About this sound listen , also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka, is one of the best-known and most worshipped deities in the Hindu pantheon. Hindu sects worship him regardless of affiliations. Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains, Buddhists, and beyond India. Although he is known by many attributes, Ganesha's elephant head makes him easy to identify. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions.