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GCSE Religious Studies · key term
The elephant-headed deity associated with removing obstacles; the son of Shiva and Parvati.
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Paper 1
Revise: Presentations of the DivineGanesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is known as the remover of obstacles. Worshippers may seek his blessing when beginning an important undertaking. For example, his presence at a wedding expresses the hope that obstacles to a happy marriage will be removed.
Explain a deity’s significance as well as naming their role: for example, Ganesha’s removal of obstacles helps explain worship at the start of a marriage.
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