Ganeshji, the most favorite Lord of the Hindus, is piously revered as the deity of top priority to begin with, in worship at every auspicious, sacred and pious occasion. He is treated as Ganapati, Lord of the Lords. He is the elder son of Shiva-Parvati, one of the power holders of Hindu Trinity.The Hindu deity in a human form but with the head of an elephant - represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. Ganesh Puja is a must for Diwali Puja. Lord Ganesha is to be worshipped in all pujas before any other God or Goddess.
Lakshmi, also called Laxmi, is the goddess of wealth,fortune, power, luxury, beauty, fertility, and auspiciousness. She holds the promise of material fulfillment and contentment. She is the possessor of great beauty and is depicted in standing as well as in the seated postures. She is however always seen on a lotus. In her hands she holds two lotuses. In the avataras of Lord Vishnu, Lakshmi also took various forms to accompany him like Sita with Rama, Rukmini with Krishna.
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