The elephant cave is used to worship and pray to Ganesha, a god with the head of an Elephant. He at one time looked like a human, because of his powerful magic a jealous man cut off his head. In a panic the people didn't know what to do, he needed a head and they couldn't kill a man for his head, but there was a dead elephant near by, so they decided to use the elephant head and bring back their beloved God.
Ganesha is the son of Shiva (who is the destroyer portion of the Hindu trinity). Ganesha is considered the remover of obstacles as well as the God of new beginnings and the Arts and sciences, and is also the patron of intellect and wisdom. He is commonly prayed to and worshipped in hope for successful business venture.
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