Lakshmi, Ganesha (Poster Size: 20"X16")

Ganesha is one of the most popular gods of Hinduism in recent times. He is worshipped before one starts any project. He is supposed to remove all obstacles, all unforeseen hurdles. His elephant head, viewed symbolically, makes a lot of sense. The elephant head indicates power. The elephant is a strong animal with no natural enemy in the forest. No animal dares cross an elephant's path, making it a creature that is unstoppable. The fat body with a pot belly implies availability of excess food and the possibility of less work, suggesting affluence and prosperity. The rat is one of the most annoying pests in the world. It can slip between any crack, bite its way through any obstacle and steal grain. As Ganesha pet, the rat symbolises the problems of life tamed and controlled by Ganesha. Thus, Ganesha represents a life full of power and prosperity without any problems. The form of Ganesha is a container of an idea. Ganesha is worshipped because the idea that he evokes is something that Hindus aspire for.