Ganesha, also known as Ganapati or Vinayaka, is one of the most worshipped deities in Hinduism. He is regarded as the god of new beginnings, wisdom, and success, and is often invoked at the start of new ventures. Ganesha is depicted with the head of an elephant and a human body, and is associated with the removal of obstacles and the granting of boons. He is widely revered across India, and his festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, is celebrated with great fervor in many parts of the country.