Ganesha - Mythopedia Ganesha, the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati, is one of the most popular gods of the Hindu pantheon and is worshipped as the remover of obstacles Although he does not appear in the Mahabharata, this mischievous and clever god serves as the poem’s scribe and breaks off his own tusk to use as a pen
Parvati - Mythopedia Parvati is the daughter of the Himalayan Mountains and the wife of Shiva, set apart from other Indian goddesses due to her extreme asceticism As an embodiment of shakti (feminine power), she stands as an immensely powerful goddess, demon slayer, and creative force Parvati often appears in the guise of Durga or Kali