Ganesha statue adorning the front of a university building in the Southern Indian town of Puttaparthi. Andhra Pradesh, India
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Tim Gainey / Alamy Stock PhotoImage ID:
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5101 x 3425 px | 43.2 x 29 cm | 17 x 11.4 inches | 300dpiDate taken:
2006Location:
Puttaparthi. Andhra Pradesh, IndiaMore information:
Lord Ganesha is the most widely worshiped Hindu God. He's worshiped at the start of any action or venture , for he's considered to be the Lord who removes obstacles (vignam) and hence is also called Vigneshwara.He has an elephant head, four arms. In his upper hands he holds the paasam (noose) and ankusam. The lower two hands are held in the abhaya and varada mudras. He is also seen holding his broken tusk in his right lower hand and a modhakam in his left lower hand. He has a huge belly and is fond of various sweets and fruits. He wears a snake as an ornament round his belly. He is depicted in seated, standing and dancing postures.He is considered a bachelor, but according to another school of thought, he has two Sakthis - Siddhi & Buddhi. Siddhi represents success and prosperity. Buddhi represents wisdom. His vahana is a tiny mouse (mooshikam or minjur).