He symbolises all that is good and benevolent.
Bal Ganesh, the elephant god, is also a prankster! Innocent, yet the coolest, he took on all the gods single handedly even as a child and rose to the ranks of a 'god'.
And now, a movie, Bal Ganesh produced by Shemaroo Entertainment, relives Baby Ganesh's antics from his childhood. Spiced with foot-tapping music, this 3D animation film is a visual treat for all ages.
Here's a chance to win 10 audio CDs (released by Shemaroo Audio) of the film. To take part, just answer this simple question:
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