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Lord Ganesha is the most widely worshipped Hindu God. He is worshipped at the start of
any action or venture, for he is considered to be the Lord who removes obstacles
(vignam)
and hence is also called Vigneshwara. He has an elephant head, four arms. In his upper
hands he holds the pasa (noose) and ankusam. In the lower two hands are held in the abhaya
and varada mudras. He is also seen holding his broken tusk in his right lower hand and a
modhakam in his left lower hand. he has a huge belly and is fond of various sweets and
fruits. He wears a sanke ornament round his belly. He is depicted in seated, standing and
dancing postures.
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He is considered a bachelor, but according to another school of thought, he has two
Sakthis - Siddhi & Buddhi. Siddhi represents success and prosperity. Buddhi represents
wisdom. His vahana is a tiny mouse. He is also known by other namavalis such as :
Ganapati (head of Siva ganas)
Gajanana (one with elephant face) Vigneshwara (one who removes obstacles)
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