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Ganesh


GANESH

In Hinduism, this mythical, partly human and partly elephant, creature-like being is considered a god. The Hindus worship this god before starting any work. Sikhism strictly forbids faith in, and worship of, any idol or god.

A Sikh even simply thinking of worshiping Ganesh or having his picture or statue in his home or place of work is a Dambhi (hypocrite). One who keeps the idol of a Ganesh in his home/office is called a phony Sikh.

(Dr Harjinder Singh Dilgeer)