Top 10 Books on Ganesha | For Children and Adults

Shri Ganesha is one of the most revered Gods in Hindu mythology and what better way for book lovers to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi than by reading one of these must-read books on Lord Ganesha.

Most of these books can also be picked up by parents to instil in their children love and respect for their Lord and to introduce them to the ways of Hinduism.

So, without further ado, check out our Top 10 list of “Books on Ganesha”.

Books on Ganesha
99 Thoughts on Ganesha
Title: 99 Thoughts on Ganesha
Author: Devdutt Patnaik
Pages: 240
Publisher: Jaico Publishing House

This book written by India’s best known and foremost mythologist is an attempt to decode the various stories, myths, symbols and rituals associated with Lord Ganesha.

Title: Ganesha: The auspicious… The beginning
Author: Shakunthala Jagannathan and Nanditha Krishna
Pages: 106
Publisher: Vakils Feffer & Simons Ltd

This book sheds light on Lord Ganesha’s rise to fame and power. Was he always this famous? Was he always one of the most revered and famous of Hindu gods? These are some of the questions which the book attempts to answer.

Sri Ganesha
Title: Sri Ganesha
Author: T.K. Jagannathan
Pages: 168
Publisher: Pustak Mahal

This book comprises of 108 mantras for medication through and on Lord Ganesha while also discussing in vivid details, his 32 forms and the meaning and significance associated with Mangalkarta, Sidhhidata, and Vinayaka.

Lord of Beginnings
Title: Lord of Beginnings – Stories of the Elephant-Headed Deity, Ganesha
Author: Radhika Sekar
Pages: 52
Publisher: Vakils Feffer & Simons Ltd

This book meant for children seeks to inspire children to learn more about our beloved God. The book is free from all difficult terminologies which might confuse a child.

The Broken Tusk
Title: The Broken Tusk – Stories of the Hindu God
Author: Uma Krishnaswami
Pages: 100
Publisher: August House

The book is a collection of stories meant for children and based on our favourite Lord Ganesha.

Lord Ganesha’ s Feast of Laughter
Title: Lord Ganesha’ s Feast of Laughter
Author: Meera Uberoi
Pages: 36
Publisher: Tota Books

This beautifully illustrated book is for children between 3-8 years of age and talks about the story of Ganesha and his famous obsession of Laddoos.

Amma, Tell Me about Ganesha
Title: Amma, Tell Me about Ganesha!
Author: Bhakti Mathur
Pages: 36
Publisher: Anjana Publishing

The book is a perfect way for parents to introduce children to the mighty Lord Ganesha without being preachy and in fact in a very fun and creative way.

Indian Myths and Legends
Title: Indian Myths and Legends: Ganesha – Vol. 90
Series: Indian Myths & Legends
Pages: 24
Publisher: Macaw Books

Meant for children between ages 6-12 years, the book is from the Indian Myths and Legends series. The story focuses on bravery, values, love etc and is a perfect way to influence the young minds in a positive way.

Ganesha (Amar Chitra Katha)
Title: Ganesha (Amar Chitra Katha)
Author: Kamala Chandrakant
Pages: 32
Publisher: Amar Chitra Katha

Amar Chitra Katha is a series which needs no introduction. The series has been ruling our hearts since 1975. This book is from the same kitty and tells us about the story of Ganesha in the familiar comic format.

So, these were our top Books on Ganesha. Do let us know if we have left out any? Would love to hear your views on it.

7 thoughts on “Top 10 Books on Ganesha | For Children and Adults”

  1. i love watching films on ganesha. i di not know if these book are there. ot feels so nice to know about Ganesha
    . thankyou for sharing all this. or maybe i am lucky enough to meet u today 🙂

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  2. We bought a state of the Ganesha at a small shop and the woman said that we should give it the stone offerings. She gave us the 1 it had on it at the time but I can’t find out where to go to figure out what to give him and when. She said something about a color abd kind of stone at different times. Can someone please help me. Thanks

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