- Order number: OC4412
Ganesha is perhaps the most popular of all Indian gods. He is considered the son of Parvati and Shiva. According to legend, Shiva retreated for meditation and Parvati, out of loneliness, created a son. When Shiva returned, he beheaded him in anger. After realizing what he had done, he ordered the head of the first creature that passed by to be placed on Ganesha's body to revive him. This was an elephant – a new god was born, uniting the power of Shiva and Parvati.
It is said that he removes all obstacles. Thus, he is often invoked before any kind of ventures. He ensures material and spiritual prosperity and is therefore regarded as the patron saint of business people. But also at every new beginning, be it a move or a new job, Ganesha should not be missing, as he blesses the new situation and promises luck.
Ganesha has four arms. They represent the four aspects of the subtle body: mind, ego, spirit, and consciousness.
- Material: Brass, blue sandstone with gold finish
- Height: approx. 13.5 cm
- Weight: approx. 1.3 kg