symbol of prosperity
Lord Ganesha is worshipped for bringing good luck and known as remover of obstacles. He's widely devoted through out the world regardless of affiliations. He's honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies as he's god of beginnings. Ganesha has the head of an elephant which he got from his father. He has four arms. He holds his own broken tusk(which was broken by lord Parshuram) in his lower-right hand and holds a delicacy, which he samples with his trunk, in his lower-left hand. He symbolises that physical appearance has no connection with kindness and knowledge. Every one should be treated according to his works or by their nature, not by their appearances or colours. He's often shown riding on a mouse. He's also known as the god of writing and learning. His Devotees believe that if he's propitiated, he grants victory, prosperity and protection against negativity.