Ebros Celebration of Life and Arts Lord Ganesha Playing Musical Instruments Statue 6.75" Tall Hindu Elephant God Deity Remover of Obstacles Figurine Vastu Hinduism Collectible Decor (Sitar)

Ganesha — the elephant-deity riding a mouse — has become one of the commonest mnemonics for anything associated with Hinduism. This not only suggests the importance of Ganesha, but also shows how popular and pervasive this deity is in the minds of the masses. The Lord of Success The son of Shiva and Parvati, Ganesha has an elephantine countenance with a curved trunk and big ears, and a huge pot-bellied body of a human being. He is the Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles. He is also worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom and wealth. In fact, Ganesha is one of the five prime Hindu deities (Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva and Durga being the other four) whose idolatry is glorified as the panchayatana puja.

• This Ganesha Sculpture measures approximately 6.5" tall, 4" long and 3.5" deep. It weighs about 12 ounces.
• This Ganesha Sculpture is made of designer composite resin, hand painted and polished individually. Color Tone may vary.
• With the Lord Ganesha worshipped and displayed in many ways, the deity rules the hearts of Hindus and is also known by the names of Ganesh, Ganapati or Lord Ganesha. This sculpture shows Ganesha in sitting posture playing his sitar. This pose is significant as it is associated with ushering in an auspicious beginning and good fortune. Ganesha is also the remover of obstacles, the bringer of success.
• Soda can placed next to the statue is not included with the listing. It is meant to provide size perspective of the item.