Why did Shiva cut off Ganesha head?

So, when Ganesha denied Lord Shiva entry into his abode–because Goddess Parvati was bathing inside–Shiva decapitated Ganesha’s head in anger. According to legend, an elephant was the first animal that Lord Brahma later found when he went out to look for one (to replace Ganesha’s head).

Why Shiva did not know Ganesha is his son?

This ignorance is removed by Shiva when he chops off the head. Ganesha clearly cannot just be a guardian of Prakriti, he has to do darshan of Purusha as well. Thus, whereas Parvati creates Ganesha, Shiva completes him. This is a contast to Murugan, where Shiva solely creates him but Parvati completes him.

What happened to Ganesha’s head?

The head of Ganesha Ji was cut off by Lord Shiva and it was totally destroyed in the fire of Trishul of Lord Shiva. It was not possible as per boon to the elephant that original head should be rejoined with body of God Ganesha.

Why is Ganpati called Ekdant?

Lord Ganesha is called as Ekdant because of the single tusk he has. He has a face of an elephant, and and elephant has 2 tusks, but Lord Ganesha has a single one hence the name. There are many stories as to why his tusk was broken, but what matters is what it signifies.

Why is Ganesha’s tusk broken?

Lord Shiva had given Parashurama the axe to help him complete his mission. Parashurama, a Shiva-bhakt, was so furious at being blocked by Ganesha that he threw the axe at him. Ganesha could have easily deflected the axe. But since it belonged to his father, he did not stop it, out of respect, and let it break his tusk.

What is Rishi Kashyap curse to Mahadev?

Shiva restored life to the dead boy, but this could not pacify the outraged sage Kashyapa, who was one of the seven great Rishis. Kashyap cursed Shiva and declared that Shiva’s son would lose his head. When this happened, the head of Indra’s elephant was used to replace it.

How did Vinayagar get elephant head?

This boy was instructed by Goddess Parvati to guard the door and to not let anyone in till she finished her bath. Lord Shiva, then placed the head on Ganesha’s body and gave him life and his blessings. Hence, Ganesha has a human body and an elephant head.