We all have heard the story of Lord Shiva in anger cutting the head of his son Lord Ganesha.

We all have heard the story of Lord Shiva in anger cutting the head of his son Lord Ganesha. I know this is just a story, but was eagerly searching for the source (in puranas). Can anyone shed light on this subject please?

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  1. Anantha NarayananJanuary 17, 2015 at 9:05 PM

    Anybody?

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  2. Krishnamurthi CGJanuary 18, 2015 at 9:06 PM

    Not very sure whether it is part of Shiva purana or Brahmavaivarta purana - because references are there in both.

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  3. Krishnamurthi CGJanuary 18, 2015 at 9:15 PM

    The three oldest Ganesha temples are 1- Pillayarpatti - uttara Brahmi stone inscriptions are found here - and thus this is considered to be the oldest. 2. Thiruvalanchuzhi and 3. Kaanipakkam.

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  4. Anantha NarayananJanuary 19, 2015 at 7:14 AM

    These purana are written in approximately what date? Post Adi Shankaracharya or before him?

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  5. Krishnamurthi CGJanuary 20, 2015 at 4:25 AM

    I am putting a separate post about Purana...

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