About the Author: Dr. Hema is a M.A. in English Literature and Ph.D. in Management Studies from the University of Kerala. She has served as Professor and Dean in Engineering institutions. She has always had an abiding interest in the Hindu religion, its traditions and culture. She has never missed an opportunity to visit and worship at temples. She has been an avid follower of all Hindu traditions and has celebrated every festival with devotion and gusto. She has been writing her temple visit experiences as updates on Facebook. Her write-ups on Hindu festivals were more to enable the present generation understand their significance and the rituals thereof. Ganesh Pooja is the most important one to be performed before any auspicious event. That is why, the author has presented some facts relating to Lord Ganesh in this book.