This question of ‘Who is elder between Gaṇeśa and Kārtikeya?’ has been perplexing the Hindus of India for ages. In the North Indian states Kārtikeya is held as the first born son of Lord Maheśvara and mother Pārvatī. On the other hand, in the extreme Southern parts of the country especially in the Tamil Nadu, Lord Gaṇeśa is held as the older one. Which side of the country is correct?