Thank you so much for sharing, @SilverBear! I didn’t know much about Lord Ganesha before, this is a lot of helpful information! My great-grandmother collected elephant trinkets, she thought they would bring good luck to the family 
. The appreciation for elephants (and parts of her collection) passed to my nana, and also to my mother. Perhaps this is sign that I should also add an elephant symbol or diety to my practice! Thank you! 
I didn’t know this- what a fun fact! I had the opportunity to spend a bit of time in the capital KL, and I spent a day at the beautiful Batu Caves. I’m also not too familiar with Hindu deities, but I can absolutely see why Gerald Gardner was inspired to incorporate deities from this region into his practice.
Here is a small taste of Malaysia from the Batu Caves!
The entry temple area, stairs, and inside the caves are all gorgeously decorated with statues, monuments, and colorful works of traditional art! Many of the depictions were of peacocks, and the entire area was full of wild monkeys 
and roosters 
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I highly recommend a visit for anyone with an interest in religions, history, or breath-taking scenery! 