Ganesha | Ganesh also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar, is one of the best-known and most worshiped deities in the Hindu Pantheon.He is the son of Parvati and Shiva of the Shaivism tradition.
As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies.Ganesha is also invoked as a patron of letters and learning during writing sessions.
The earliest Ganesha images are without a vahana(mouse/vehicle)On the eight incarnations of Ganesha described in Mudgala Purana, Ganesha usesa mouse in five of them.
In Mohotkata incarnation, Lion as Vakratunda.Mayuresvara incarnation, Peacock as Vikata. Dhumraketu incarnation uses Horse. Gajanana uses Mouse, listed in Ganesha Purana.
In Japan Ganesha used to called as Kangiten or Vinayakaten.
Paintings of Ganesha| Vinayaka | Ganpathy | Lambodara:
