Elon Musk created a buzz on Indian social media after posting about Lord Ganesha, the Hindu deity known as the remover of obstacles. Musk shared a link to his interaction with Grok, the AI assistant from his company xAI, where he uploaded an image of a traditional South Indian brass statue of Ganesha and asked the AI, “What is this?”
Grok analyzed the image and correctly identified it as Lord Ganesha, the god of beginnings, wisdom, and prosperity. The AI provided a detailed explanation, citing key features such as the elephant head, four hands, seated posture, and the mouse at the deity’s feet to support its identification.
Social media reactions ranged from admiration to curiosity. Many users appreciated Musk highlighting a Hindu god, with one noting the symbolic convergence of divine knowledge and human-made intelligence. Others praised Grok’s accurate recognition of the statue’s iconography. However, some users expressed confusion about Musk’s intentions, asking why he posted about Lord Ganesha and seeking context behind the AI interaction. The post sparked widespread discussion on X, blending spirituality with technology.
