La vida de Annie

By Annie

Ganesh.

Lockdown day 34.
Another spiritual being in my home, here a small brass statue of Ganesh(a). I tried to find a simple explanation of his appearance, but after going through various sources there seem to be conflicting stories, and his appearance is rich in symbolism. He does seem to be an all-round good guy though, and at this time we need all the help we can get.

Although he is known by many attributes, Ganesha's elephant head makes him easy to identify. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions. Several texts relate mythological anecdotes associated with his birth and exploits.

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