How lord Ganesha is celebrated outside India: From Japan to Thailand
- Lord Ganesha, cherished across diverse cultures, enjoys a notable presence beyond India.
- In Cambodia, Ganesha was venerated as a primary deity from the 7th century, well before his rise in India.
- The Japanese incarnation of Ganesha, called Kangiten, is depicted with dual bodies & was brought from China in the 8th century.
- In Thailand, Ganesha is honored as the deity of success, with celebrations aligning with India's Ganesh Chaturthi festival.
Source: indianexpress.com
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