- Order number: OC4413
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 decapitated 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 in the way. Thus, he is often invoked before any kind of ventures. He brings material and spiritual prosperity, making him the patron saint of businessmen. But also at every new beginning, be it a move or a new job, Ganesha must 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: intellect, ego, spirit, and consciousness.
- Material: Brass, green sandstone with gold finish
- Height: approximately 22.5 cm
- Weight: approximately 5.3 kg