GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The famous epic Mahabharata was written by the sage Veda Vyasa. It is believed that only Lord Ganesha could write the tale of Mahabharata as said by Lord Brahma, so Maharishi Veda Vyasa asked him to write the tale as dictated by him. It is considered the longest poem ever written.

Detailed explanation-2: -Sage Veda Vyasa decided to compose the Mahabharata. He thought he would dictate the epic and someone could write it down. But who would write down the great epic? After a careful search, Veda Vyasa selected Ganesha, Lord of Wisdom.

Detailed explanation-3: -Vyasa is the legendary author of the Mahabharata, Vedas and Puranas, some of the most important works in the Hindu tradition. He is also called Veda Vyāsa (, veda-vyāsaḥ, “the one who classified the Vedas”) or Krishna Dvaipāyana (referring to his dark complexion and birthplace).

Detailed explanation-4: -Vyas Gufa is a small cave in Himalayan mountain, in Mana village near Badrinath. It is believed that Maharshi Vyas had composed Mahabharata and 18 Puranas in this cave. There is also another cave, Ganesh Gufa, nearby where Lord Ganesha had written the epic Mahabharata dictated by Maharshi Vyas.