Lord Ganesh, also known as Ganesha or Vinayaka, is one of the most widely worshipped deities in Hinduism. He is revered as the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings, wisdom, and success. Ganesh is usually depicted with an elephant head and a human body. There are various myths and stories associated with his birth, but a common one involves his mother, Parvati, creating him from the dirt of her body.

Lord Ganesh is worshipped before the commencement of any new endeavour or important event, as it is believed that invoking his blessings can lead to success and the removal of obstacles.