Ganesha (aka Ganesh, along with a few other names) is among the Hindu religion's most revered gods and dates back more than 2,000 years. He first appears in text form around the time of Christ, and ...

According to the Ganesha Purana, the gandharva Krauncha was cursed by a sage to turn into a rat, who then went on to serve Ganesha as his vaahana. According to another Puranic legend, Gajamukha ...

By riding the mouse, Ganesha exhibits his mastery over these basic impulses, preventing them from becoming conduits for bad spirits. Devotees seek Ganesha's protection through numerous rites and ...

He brings the small mouse home and tells the maid about it. She is very happy and tells the boy that he has saved Lord Ganesha's pet ride.