Curated OER
Honoring Ganesha in India
Students explore the legends about Ganesha, Hindu art, and examine Hinduism. Using foam board as a base, they decorate the panel in the style of Hindu art. Students color the shape of Ganesha's elephant head and crown. They use glitter...
Read Works
Read Works: Passages: "Dancing Ganesha"
[Free Registration/Login Required] The passage "Dancing Ganesha" from the Philadelphia Museum of Art, focuses on a sculpture of Ganesha, a beloved Hindu god who is believed to bring good fortune and success in all daily activities. A...
The British Museum
The British Museum: Early Hinduism
This interactive website gives students an online glossary, a game, an introduction to Hindu gods and goddesses, and a story of Narayana the creator.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Principal Deities of Hinduism
There are many Hindu deities, some with great and others with limited powers. Most Hindus focus their devotion primarily on one of these, whom they regard as supreme. These deities are shown in a variety of art forms. This short article...
PBS
Pbs: The Story of India: Ganesha
Beloved Hindu deity Ganesha is the subject of this boxed sidebar, which explains the symbols most associated with him and how he is commonly depicted.
Other
Indo Link: Stories From Indian Mythology
Choose from a list of illustrated Indian mythology stories, some provided by the Association of Grandparents of Indian Immigrants.
Other
Dandi Palmer: Ganesha the Elephant Faced God
A beautifully illustrated children's book telling the story of the Hindu god Ganesha. The story tells about how Ganesha was created and why his head was replaced with the head of an elephant. The story is also a nature myth telling why...