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What is the favorite color of Lord Ganesha?

Red. This is mentioned in Ganesha Atharva Sheersha. Raktam- his color itself is red. Raktavasasam- his clothes are red. Raktagandhanuliptangam- his anointment is red sandal paste. Raktapushpaih supujitam- he is worshiped with red flowers.

Did Bhima train under Balarama?

After one year from the completion of the training from Dronacharya, Bhima again underwent training under Balarama in sword fight, mace fight and chariot fight.(Mahabharata.Adi Parva.138)

मामव सदा जननि महिषासुरसूदनि अम्ब सोमबिम्बमनोहरसुमुखि सेविताखिलकामदाननिरत- कटाक्षविलासिनि कुरु मे कुशलं सदा कमलनाभानुजे निरवधि- भवखेदनिवारणनिरते चारुनूतनघनसदृशराजित- वेणीदारुणदनुजालि- दारणपटु�....