How did the Elephant become the Hindu god Ganesha?

then elephants further sought the essence of reality beyond what is apparent,. when they found the answer, they became god Ganesha. Or. read more

when they found the answer, they became god Ganesha. Or. As legends say, the god of all matter was Shiva, of all energy Shakthi, in the initial days of creation, she created a being without the consent/cooperation of others, that being was unstable and was destroyed. read more

Ganesha, the elephant-headed Hindu god who rides a mouse, is one of the faith's most important deities. One of the five primary Hindu deities, Ganesha is worshiped by all sects and his image is pervasive in Indian art. read more

Brahma soon returned with the head of a strong and powerful elephant, which Shiva placed onto Ganesha’s body. Breathing new life into him, he declared Ganesha to be his own son as well, and gave him the status of being foremost among the gods, and leader of all the ganas (classes of beings), Ganapati. read more