What does Lord Ganesha symbolize?

Who is Lord Ganesha?

One of the most revered deities in Hinduism, Ganesha is represented with an elephant head, with four arms and one tusk. The eldest son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, he s considered to be the supreme God, the remover of obstacle, an embodiment of knowledge- arts and sciences, wisdom and prosperity.

What is his date of birth?

According to Vedic (Hindu) calendar, the 4th day of Bhadrapada Maas in Hindu calendar or Shukla Chaturthi, is celebrated as Ganesha Chaturthi; marking the occasion of Lord Ganesha’s birth.

"Birthday celebrations of Lord Ganesha"

Worldwide, this festival of Ganesh Chaturthi or “Vinayaka Chaturthi” is typically celebrated sometime between August 20 and September 15. The festivities last for 10 days, ending on Ananta Chaturdashi (14th day of fortnight), which is celebrated as Ganapati Visarjan.

As mentioned in Vedas, worshipping Lord Ganesha during these 10 auspicious days will get devotees’ desired wishes fulfilled. Around the world, Ganesha Chaturthi is celebrated with grandeur and musical joy.

What does Lord Ganesha symbolize?

As shown in the above figure Lord Ganesha symbolizes a collection of strength,intelligence and patience.

The following is the collective symbolism of Lord Ganesha.

• Big head --> Intelligence and the power of thinking big
• Large ears --> Listen more
• Small eyes --> Concentrate
• One tusk(eka danth) --> Retain good and throw away bad
• Trunk --> High Efficiency and Adaptability