In this beautiful miniature figure, the Lord of Wisdom, is shown blessing. One of the most widely worshiped gods, Lord Ganesha is also known as the Remover of Obstacles as he creates obstacles when our time is bad and removes the same when time turns good. Some sublime designs mark the spectacular figure. Lord Ganesha's figures are seen almost every where--- in a temple, in an office, in a shop, or to be precise in any public places. His figure is placed at the entry point of any office or other building.
It is believed that worshiping Lord Ganesha helps us get rid of desire.
He blesses us with luck, wisdom, success and wealth and removes obstacles on our path.
It is common practice to invoke Lord Ganesha before starting anything new or important. Well begun is half done after all!
Once Lord Ganesha got a boon from Lord Shiva, his father, that whosoever worships him at the beginning of anything new will not face any obstacles. Whenever prayers are rendered, hymns and verses in Lord Ganesha is invoked first. Any important occasion be it a childs first birthday, a new business venture, entry into a new house, beginning of a movie shooteverything is started with a prayer to Lord Ganesha. A devout Hindu believes that any task started after invoking Lord Ganesha is bound to succeed.
In most Hindu temples, there is a sanctum at the entrance exclusively for Lord Ganesha. Devotees first offer their prayers to Him and then go to the main deity of the temple.
