Ganesha in brass

Ganesha is perhaps the most popular of all Indian gods. He is considered the son of Parvati and Shiva. According to legend, Shiva withdrew to meditate and Parvati created a son out of solitude. When Shiva returned, he cut off Parvati's head in anger. After realizing what he had done, he ordered the head of the first person to pass by to be placed on Ganesha's body to resurrect him. It was an elephant - a new god had been born, combining the powers of Shiva and Parvati.

He is said to eliminate all obstacles. He is therefore often invoked before any kind of undertaking. He ensures material and spiritual prosperity, and is therefore considered the patron saint of businessmen. But Ganesha is also not to be missed at every new beginning, be it a move or a new job, as he blesses the new situation and promises good fortune.

Ganesha has four arms. They represent the four aspects of the subtle body: mind, ego, spirit and consciousness.