Images of Lord Ganesh are not static. You can find this Lord of Hosts in diverse poses ranging from dancing to standing to sitting down reading book, or he’s shown fighting demons or playing with his family. You’ll even find Ganesh crawling on the floor like a child
(see above). Ganesh is the personification of the material universe in all its diverse forms.
Ganesh is a Sanskrit compound word made up of two parts. The first,
gana, means group or multitude, and the second,
isha, means lord or master. Hence Ganesh is known as the Lord of Hosts or of the elements. Additionally, the “ga” Sanskrit symbol of his name symbolizes intellect and the “na” symbol represents wisdom, which leads to Ganesh also being known as the God of the Intellect and Wisdom. Click here to find more information about
Ganesh.Symbols abound in this god’s imagery. Ganesh’s head is said to symbolize your soul, the ultimate reality of human existence. His body is a symbol of maya (illusion) by which is meant your earthly existence. The elephant head of Ganesh denotes wisdom while his trunk represents OM. All this symbolism is interesting but it can get a bit heady. Just know Ganesh represents a perfect balance between kindness and force, between power and beauty, along with the capability to distinguish between illusion and truth, between the unreal and the real. He is truly a remover of obstacles. –
- You will fall in love with Baby Ganesh; he is so winsome.
- This Hindu statue is a perfect gift for a newborn’s room and at 4” long takes up little space.
- Ganesh resides in the first chakra, which Hindus believe guides and supports all the other chakras.
- Thus Baby Ganesh governs the forces that drive the wheel of life.
- The Hindu statue is made of white metal.
