Ganesha

In Hindu religion, God Ganesh also named "Vinayaka", is the son of Shiva and Parvati. As you can see in the photo he has the figure of an elephant and the body of a human being.

He is the lord of success and destroyer of evils, obstacles, vanity, selfishness and pride. He is also known as the God of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth.

In fact Vinayaka is one of the five prime hindu deities. The devotees of lord Ganesh are called "Ganapatyas" and the festival to celebrate Him is "Vinayaka Chaturthi".