This is a statue of Lord Ganesha as known as vighnaharta that`s a big festival in India known as Ganesh chaturthi statue is made for that festival Although he is known by many attributes, Ganesha`s elephant head makes him easy to identify. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom.As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions.Several texts relate mythological anecdotes associated with his birth and exploits.
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