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Ganesh Chaturthi

Symbolism

Divine Symbolism

Whole being of Ganeshji has symbolic imports for his devotees:

  • Large Stomach:
    represents his great capacity to digest all good and bad in life.

  • Short Legs:
    symbolize tolerance power.

  • Large Ears:
    imply listening devotees.

  • Small Eyes:
    imply having high concentration power.

  • Mouse as Vehicle:
    represents a deity of control over desires.

  • Large Forehead:
    develops great intelligence

  • One Tusk:
    retains good and throws away bad.

  • Long Trunk:
    represents high efficiency and adaptability.

  • Four Arms:
    which hold following:


  ¤ Introduction
  ¤ Origin
  ¤ History
  ¤ Celebration
  ¤ Eco Friendly
  ¤ Gauri Puja
  ¤ 108 Names of     Ganesha
  ¤ Ganesh Arti
  ¤ Symbolism
  ¤ Gifts
  ¤ Recipe
  ¤ Ganesh     Chaturthi
  ¤ Festival      2009
  1. “Ankush”:- symbol for control over the mind

  2. “Ladu”:- for happiness

  3. “Pash ”:- axe to cut off all bonds of attachments

  4. “Ashirvad mudra”:- blessings for the well being of humanity

Ganesh Symbolism




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