Episode 10: Ganesha: Buddhist Demon or Modak Lover?

Honest Indian Art by Gayathri Iyer

Sep 10, 202100:23:09Arts

In honour of Ganesh Chaturthi this week, we dive into the origins of the image of Ganesha. Why does Ganesha have an elephant head? What is the meaning of the rat beneath his feet? Why does he become a demon as he moves t...

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