Ganesha iconography

Ganesha is a revered Hindu deity known as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and beginnings. His iconography typically includes an elephant head, symbolizing intelligence and adaptability, and a human body, representing the union of the divine and material worlds. He often holds items such as a sweet (modak) symbolizing rewards of hard work, a conch for the sound of cosmos, and a rosary for the pursuit of knowledge. Ganesha typically has a large belly, representing contentment and the ability to digest all experiences, and rides a mouse, symbolizing humility and the victory over ego.