Dancing Ganesh made of metal (brass), 10x4.5 centimeters. Perfect for an altar, collection, exhibition...!

Name: Dancing Ganesh made of metal (brass), 10x4.5 centimeters. Perfect for an altar, collection, exhibition...!
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Ganesh (also Ganesha or Ganapati Tantra) is in the Hindu pantheon, but also in Buddhism, the elephant-headed god.

He is the god of knowledge and wisdom, remover of obstacles, and is the patron saint of travelers.

Hindus pray to Ganesh before starting something new, or when they move. Ganesh is the son of Shiva and Parvati.

Characteristic	Information

Name

Ganesh (or Ganesha)

Origin

India, Hinduism

Meaning

“Lord of Obstacles” and “God of Wisdom and Prosperity”

Representation

Deity with an elephant head and human body, often with four arms, holding various symbolic objects

Color

Varies depending on the statues and paintings: red, yellow, gold, blue or multi-colored

Symbolism of attributes

- Elephant head: wisdom and intelligence
- Big ear: attentive listening
- Trunk: adaptability
- Lotus: purity
- Modak (sweet cake): reward for effort and abundance

Veneration

Beginning of new businesses, studies, marriages, prayers to remove obstacles

Main holidays

Ganesh Chaturthi (annual festival, August-September)

Related objects

Statues, amulets, paintings, decorations in houses and temples