| Worshipping Ganesh is closely associated with routine | | | | Lord Ganesh enlightens the path of success for his |
| life of innumerable Hindu families in India as well as | | | | devotees, as his body and possessions symbolize |
| abroad. Ganesh is believed to be the Lord of success, | | | | different aspects of being successful in life. |
| who blesses his followers with their desired | | | | Here is a discussion on this: |
| achievements by removing the obstacles of their | | | | * Ganesh’s head represents the soul, which |
| paths. Hence, ‘Vignaharta’ is one of the | | | | according to Hindu mythology, is considered to be |
| popular names of Ganesh and it translates to the | | | | the ultimate reality of life. |
| ‘demolisher of obstacles’. Here is a | | | | * Ganesh’s human body is the symbol of physical |
| discussion about the belief of millions of people in | | | | existence of humans on the Earth. |
| Lord Ganesh being the guarantor of success. | | | | * The elephant head of the Lord signifies intelligence, |
| Beginning of New Ventures | | | | which is important to achieve success. |
| Lord Ganesha is remembered and worshipped at the | | | | * Long trunk symbolizes ‘Om’, which |
| beginning of big as well as small ventures, like those | | | | according to Hindu religion, is the basis of universe |
| mentioned below: | | | | creation and a success hymn. |
| * Construction of home, office, shop or any other | | | | * The goad in one of the right hands helps the Lord |
| structure begins with Ganesh puja or worship, by | | | | to remove obstacles from the path of his |
| which the people request the Lord to bless the | | | | followers’ success. |
| completion of task successfully. | | | | * The noose in his left hand helps the Lord to ease |
| * Most of the Ganesh believers begin their journeys | | | | out the difficulties faced by his followers. |
| to distant places by remembering him, so that they | | | | * Rosary in his one of the four hands propels his |
| don’t face any harm or injury on the way. | | | | followers to continue gaining knowledge throughout |
| * Many people keep small Ganesh statues with them | | | | the life. |
| while going for an important examination, or a job | | | | * His broken tusk is held by Ganesh in his fourth hand |
| interview. This is because, Ganesh is also considered | | | | to encourage humans for sacrificing. |
| as the Lord of wisdom. | | | | * Snakes on Ganesh’s waist represent the |
| * Even the business houses, fashion designers, | | | | energies to achieve success. |
| merchandise stores and all types of vendor shops | | | | * Ganesh’s ride on mouse conveys human to |
| never fail to put on Ganesh wall hangings or paintings | | | | become humble, even after being on top positions. |
| in different parts of the premises. | | | | * The big ears of Ganesh are to assure that he |
| Ganesha Symbolism | | | | listens to all his followers. |