Created by Parvati from the dirt in her bath, this remover of obstacles was beheaded when he would not let Shiva enter when Parvati was bathing.
Created by Parvati from the dirt in her bath, this remover of obstacles was beheaded when he would not let Shiva enter when Parvati was bathing. When the head could not be found, Shiva used the head of the first animal which passed. According to one story, this god may have broken off a tusk to use it as a writing instrument, thus he is depicted as having one tusk. For ten points, name this elephant-headed Hindu god of scribes and merchants.
Created by Parvati from the dirt in her bath, this remover of obstacles was beheaded when he would not let Shiva enter when Parvati was bathing.
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