Elephant-headed Ganesha is honored by yoga students as the Remover of Obstacles. He is often shown with a full belly, holding a ladoo (sweet) in one of his hands. Did you know that Ganesha's full belly is said to have led to the phases of the Moon?

Long ago, the Moon was full all the time. Ganesha enjoyed its bright light as he skipped home from a party, his belly stuffed with sweet treats. Suddenly...