Famous Ganapathy Temples in Kozhikode

"Vakratunda Mahakaya
Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kurume Deva
Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada"

Vinayaka, also known as Ganapathy, Ganesha, or Vighneswara, is a widely worshipped Hindu deity with an elephant head, believed to remove obstacles and bless new beginnings. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathy. As per legend, Parvathy created him, and Shiva later gave him an elephant head after a misunderstanding. Worship includes Ganapathy Homam and offering modhakas and laddus. His vehicle is a mouse, and he symbolizes wisdom, art and prosperity.