South-Indian Images of Gods and Goddesses c9.s17.9

c9.s17.9

off and placed on the trunk. The figure came back to life and Siva accepting that as his first-born child, blessed him and made him the leader (pati) of the Saiva hosts (ganas). People still believe that it is not right to sleep with one's head placed northward. The Brahmavaivarta-Purāna gives a different account and makes Vishnu responsible for the change in Ganapati's head.