Ganesha's Story and Attributes

Ganesha narrates his origin story, starting with his creation by Parvati from clay in the Himalayas. Parvati gives him life and instructs him to guard the door while she bathes. Unaware of his father Shiva, Ganesha stops him from entering, leading to a conflict where Shiva accidentally beheads him. To resolve the situation, Shiva replaces Ganesha's head with that of an elephant and blesses him with prosperity and intelligence. Ganesha becomes known by many names and is revered as the remover of obstacles.

Where did Ganesha's parents, Parvati and Shiva, reside?

• In the Amazon Rainforest

• In the Himalayas

• On Mount Everest

• In the Sahara Desert

What material did Parvati use to create Ganesha?

• Wood

• Metal

• Clay

• Stone

What task did Parvati assign to Ganesha while she took a bath?

• To clean the house

• To guard the door

• To cook dinner

• To fetch water

Who did Ganesha unknowingly confront while guarding the door?

• A wild animal

• A neighbor

• A stranger

• Shiva

What was Shiva's reaction when Ganesha stopped him?

• He walked away

• He beheaded Ganesha

• He introduced himself

• He laughed

What did Parvati do when she saw what happened to Ganesha?

• She went to sleep

• She cried

• She laughed

• She ignored it

What type of head did Shiva find to replace Ganesha's?

• A bird's head

• An elephant's head

• A human head

• A lion's head

What qualities did Shiva bless Ganesha with after reviving him?

• Speed and agility

• Prosperity and intelligence

• Strength and courage

• Wisdom and patience

What is one of the names Ganesha is known by?

• Krishna

• Siddhivinayak

• Hanuman

• Vishnu

What role does Ganesha play in removing?

• Obstacles

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Forests