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Ganapati is a son of one of the Trinity God Shiv & Parvati. Parvati created him out her power, placed him at entrance To keep vigil, allow none as she wanted to go for a bath. Shiv, her husband came and was stopped by Ganapati. Shiv got angry and cut off his head, as being an outsider. Parvati grieved too much for the loss of her own creation. Shiv ordered servants to bring head of any animal asleep Elephant ‘head brought, Shiv placed it on Ganapati’s body. Thus Ganapati is having the trunk- head of an elephant. She was still not happy and wanted more boon for her son. Then Shiv granted an additional boon to please Parvati. People will worship him before beginning new undertaking Obstacles if any will be removed for all the true devotees. Five faced Ganapati relates to embodiment of all potencies They symbolize the five fleshes in the subtle anatomy felt. The flesh body, the breath or energy body, mental body Body of upper consciousness and body of Cosmic bliss. The fifth body being the highest level of Yogic experience. Thus the five days of celebration is for that five potencies First day-atonement, amends of misdeeds like Thanksgiving. Create vibration of love & harmony among family members. Second day among neighbors, relatives and close friends Create harmony among business associates on the 3rd day For arts, culture, music, dance and religion on the 4th day On last day experience love, tranquility from God Himself. =============================================== *Ganapati is a compound noun in Sanskrit language. Gana means semi-divine gods and Pati means the master. There is a myth about Ganapati, with the head of elephant. Panchmukhi Ganapati= Five faced Indian God Ganapati. Panch means five and Mukhi means mouth. Hindu/ Pancha Ganapati..Honoring Ganesha celebrated in December =============================================== 5th place win Contest: Winter's Holi Days by Deborah Guzzi.