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This God of
knowledge and the remover of obstacles is also the older son of Lord Shiva. Lord Ganesha
is also called Vinayak ( knowledgeable ) or Vighneshwer (god to remove obstacles). He is
worshipped, or at least remembered, in the beginning of any auspicious performance for
blessings and auspiciousness.
He has four hands, elephant's head and a big belly. His vehicle is a tiny mouse. In his
hands he carries a rope (to carry devotees to the truth), an axe (to cut devotees'
attachments), and a sweet dessert ball -laddoo- (to reward devotees for spiritual
activity). His fourth hand's palm is always extended to bless people.
A unique combination of his elephant-like head and a quick moving tiny mouse vehicle
represents tremendous wisdom, intellegence, and presence of mind.
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