My Friend Ganesha

Sri Vyasadeva dictated the verses of The Mahabharata and it was written down by Lord Ganesha only after he understoon the meaning of the verses

• True

• False

The carrier of Lord Ganesha is ....

• Mooshak

• Modak

• Mayur

Ganesha in the form where he has one tusk is known as...

• Ekdanta

• Vinayaka

• Ganapati

Vignharta is another name of Lord Ganesha and it means...

• remover of all obstacles and suffering of his devotees.

• bestower of wealth

• bestower of happiness

Gajanana means the one with the face of an elephant

• true

• false

Ganesha and his brother Kartikeya were once in competition to see who could circumambulate the earth quickest. As Kartikeya promptly flew off in a hurry, Ganesha devotedly ______________________________, because Lord Shiva and Parvati are considered to be the very center of creation, Ganesha was declared the winner. Not only was he wise enough to understand the position his parents held in the universe, but he also demonstrated an important lesson taught throughout Hinduism: that a person should give deep reverence and honor to his or her parents, for without parents, nobody can be created.

• circled his parents

• sat in meditation

Ganapati means leader of ganas (classes of beings)

• true

• false

Riddhi and Siddhi are known as Ganesha's.....

• two wifes

• two children

Ksema ( well -being) and Labh (profit) are known as Ganeshas ...

• two sons

• two wives

'Ashtavinayaka’, the eight ancient temples of Ganesha are situated in which state of India?

• Maharashtra

• Himachal Pradesh