Ganesh

British

/ ɡæˈniːʃ /

noun

the Hindu god of prophecy, represented as having an elephant's head

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The move comes as demand surges from August, with festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi, Dussehra and Diwali leading into the busy wedding season.

From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026

Elephants are protected by law, are named as India's "national heritage animal", and many followers of the elephant-headed Hindu deity Ganesh see the animals as sacred.

From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026

Supriya Ganesh, “The Pitt” “ ‘White Lotus’ being out of the picture likely means a lot more nominations for ‘The Pitt’s’ supporting cast.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

Even when the screen isn’t in focus, actors, including Supriya Ganesh as Dr. Mohan, click away at dummy displays with accurate details.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026

Ganesh, the elephant-headed god of new beginnings, rode a mouse.

From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi

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