Ganesha, the god of beginnings, who is immediately recognized as the elephant-headed god, is the best known and most worshipped Hindu deity.
Fondly called as Vinayagar, Pillayar, Ganapati, Ganesh, Yaanai Mugan.
He is the god of wisdom and learning, as well as the remover of obstacles and consequently the sign of auspiciousness.
As the god of beginnings, Ganesha is honoured at the start of religious ceremonies, functions, cultural events, etc.