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\"Ganesha<\/a>Ganesha<\/a> is one of the most iconic and popular Gods of the Hindu religion. He is easily recognizable due to his elephantine face with a curved trunk and large ears.\u00a0 He is often depicted with a human body with a chubby stomach or \u201cpot belly\u201d, much like the laughing Buddha.<\/p>\n

Ganesha is considered to be the destroyer of evil, remover of obstacles and Lord of success.\u00a0 He is also worshiped as the God of knowledge, wisdom and prosperity. He is one of the five major Hindu deities.<\/p>\n

\u00a0The History of Ganesha<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ganesha is the eldest son of Shiva and Parvati.\u00a0 According to lore, the Goddess Parvati created the boy and assigned him the task of guarding her while she bathed.\u00a0 When Shiva arrived, unaware that this was his son, he became enraged by the stranger denying him access to his wife.\u00a0 In a fit of anger he cut off the boys head.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Pavarti <\/a>was so grief stricken that Shiva sent forth his soldiers to find the head of the first sleeping being they encountered. They returned with an elephant head which was then attached to the boys body, bringing him back to life.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Ganesha Symbolism<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u00a0Statues of Ganesh<\/a> are common throughout India.\u00a0 His image is placed where new businesses and homes are built to welcome prosperity.\u00a0 He is often depicted holding a weapon, which symbolizes the killing of ego as opposed to acts of aggression.\u00a0 A rat or mouse is also common in many renderings of Ganesha. He will either be riding it, or it will be nearby.\u00a0 These rodents are capable of gnawing their way through most materials and symbolize the destruction of obstacles.<\/p>\n

Ganesha’s trunk also holds special meaning.\u00a0 A trunk turned to the left is the direction for success.\u00a0 A trunk turned to the right symbolizes releasing or renouncing worldly attachments and seeking the true bliss of enlightenment.<\/p>\n

In other renderings, Ganesha is often seen with a musical instrument symbolizing the celebration of the beauty of life and its offerings.<\/p>\n

\"Volcanic<\/a>Ganesha statues or images are a great way to invite peaceful, harmonious energy into your environment.\u00a0 In Feng Shui<\/a>, statues of elephants are often used to draw in protection, good fortune, and wisdom.\u00a0 Those who align and resonate with Ganesha may choose to use his likeness in Feng Shui practices<\/a> as well. Place a Ganesha statue in areas that need to have the energy opened up or cleared.\u00a0 In the office or workplace, his energy can help remove obstacles to success.<\/p>\n

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