Divine Symbolism

Whole being of Ganeshji has symbolic imports for his devotees:

    * Large Stomach:
      represents his great capacity to digest all good and bad in life.

    * Short Legs:
      symbolize tolerance power.

    * Large Ears:
      imply listening devotees.

    * Small Eyes:
      imply having high concentration power.

    * Mouse as Vehicle:
      represents a deity of control over desires.

    * Large Forehead:
      develops great intelligence

    * One Tusk:
      retains good and throws away bad.

    * Long Trunk:
      represents high efficiency and adaptability.

    * Four Arms:
      which hold following:


  
  














    1. “Ankush”:- symbol for control over
         the mind

   2. “Ladu”:- for happiness

   3. “Pash ”:- axe to cut off all bonds of attachments

   4. “Ashirvad mudra”:- blessings for the well being of humanity