Ganesha is the remover of obstacles and is the deity whom worshippers first acknowledge when they visit a temple. He is worshiped for success He is worshiped before any venture is started. He is also the god of education, knowledge, wisdom, literature and fine arts. Ganesha is the legendary scribe who using his broken tusk wrote down parts of the Mahabharata epic. He is also known as the destroyer of vanity. A lover of music and all good things in life, Ganapati is a kind and benevolent deity who showers his blessings on all those who pray to him with sincerity.