Ganesh, the beloved elephant-headed Hindu
god, is believed to remove obstacles to all worthy endeavors. He is
invoked during "pujas" or religious ceremonies before
embarking on any serious endeavor, such as the opening of a
business, a marriage, or going off to college. Ganesh, the son of
Parvati and Shiva, was inadvertently beheaded when he refused to
allow his father Shiva to pass into Parvati's room.
