5. Ganesha and Scriptures

There are multiple scriptures describing Lord Ganesha. These volumes encompass descriptions related to birth, life, rituals and customs around Ganesha. These scriptures are -

1.  Mudgala Purana

2.  Shiva Purana

3. Ganesha Khanda of Brahma Purana

4. Ganapati Atharva Shirsha Upanishad

5. Ganapathi Upanishad (Here Ganesha is identified as the supreme self)

6. Matsya Purana 

7. Ganesha Purana

8. Ganesha Sahasranama

9. Narada Puran (it is source of Ganesha Stotra)