Divine Symbolism of Lord Ganesh

Ganesh ji is considered the God of education, wealth and wisdom, every element of Ganesh ji, be it the Tusk, Trunk, legs or arms has deep significance
Complete body of Ganeshji or Ganpati 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:

           Ganpati s four arms hold the following:

           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