Ganesha, also spelled Ganesh, also called Ganapati, elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise and is the patron of intellectuals, bankers, scribes, and authors. ... Like a rat and like an elephant, Ganesha is a remover of obstacles.

What is Ganesha a symbol of?

Lord Ganesha clears the obstacles and paves the way for us to move forward in life. The large elephant head of Lord Ganesha symbolizes wisdom, understanding, and a discriminating intellect that one must possess to attain perfection in life.

What values does Ganesha represent?

Lord Ganesha is considered the God of intellect, good luck, and prosperity and not only that but he is also believed to be the Remover of Obstacles and the Lord of Beginnings, according to Hindu mythology.