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Creation of Death

At the time of creation, Brahama had not imagined that the world would soon overcowd with living beings. When he saw the condition of the world, Brahma got worried and sent Agni to burn everything down. Lord Shiva intervened and suggested a systematic way to keep population under control. That's when Brahma created death and Mrityu Devata to carry it out. Death is a mystery and coping with the death of a near and dear one is a challenge. Knowing that even the gods had to find solutions for overpopulation and death can make death less daunting and more understandable.

Why do we sink Ganesha during Ganesh Chaturthi?

The idol of Ganesha worshiped during Ganesh Chaturthi is temporary. It is made of clay. After the puja, it is immersed in water so that it does not become impure.