Introduction

Ganesha is the son of the gods Parvati and Shiva. He is the remover of obstacles; he is the god who helps people attain their goals successfully. He is honored at the beginning of many ceremonies because of the prosperity and luck he brings. He is also the patron of the arts, sciences, and letters. He is also one of the most worshiped Hindu gods because of this. These are the stories that explain the iconography that have come to help many people around the world connect to Ganesha. This site will tell stories like how Ganesha ended up with his elephant head. How the mouse became his vehicle. Why the right tusk is broken and its significance. Also the tusks' importance in writing the Mahabharata. Ganesha's obsession with laddus (Indian sweets). Why he has the ax and the noose. What the significance of the color of his clothes is. How he became known for his wisdom. And how he became known for helping people to obtain their goals. However, first I thought it would be prudent to share a picture of Ganesha and point out the different iconography objects in the picture. I will also explain what each object symbolizes.

Bibliography: Picture of Ganesha

Hindu Gods & Goddesses by Sunita Pant Bansal Source

The Sacred Symbol of Lord Ganesha Statues by Kyle Tortora

Ganesha Wikipedia Page