101 Stories of Lord Ganesha

From the boy guarding his mother's door to the remover of obstacles celebrated at every festival — 101 stories of Ganesha's life, legend and teachings.

101 Stories of Lord Ganesha is a mythology collection by Indian author Parvind Kumar tracing Ganesha's full story — his dramatic birth on Kailash, his mischievous childhood, the legendary race around the world with his brother Kartikeya, and his service as sage Vyasa's scribe for the Mahabharata.

Alongside the traditional accounts sit original teaching parables — of proud scholars humbled and farmers who nearly gave up — each illustrating the patience and devotion Ganesha represents. The book is upfront about its sources throughout, labeling clearly what is traditional Puranic story, festival custom, and original parable, so readers always know which is which.