Antique Chubby Green Glass Ganesh retailer Elephant God Success Symbol Pendant Statue

All deities are extremely representational, with their various markings, colours, faces and objects surrounding them holding deep significance and sometimes abstract meaning. As Ganesh is all about protection and power, retailer much of his symbolism is related to safeguarding us from life's physical and subtle obstacles.


His elephantine head: The elephant is a symbol of strength and power, and is an animal native to India. Whilst many wild elephants are not dangerous, the ones that are found alone in the wild are extremely dangerous and often destructive. In this way, we can understand that there is a somewhat fearful yet respectful relationship with elephants in some parts of the world, and whilst they often come across as gentle and calm, they have the potential to wreak havoc if they're treated badly.

His large ears: Show that he listens to those who ask for help from him, with the largeness of them representing his ability to listen to many people.

His large head: Symbolises his intelligence and thinking ability – as the patron saint of letter writing, it helps to have a big brain!

His small mouth: Indicates that he listens more and talks less

His one broken tusk: Represents retaining the good but throwing away the bad that we do not need. Other stories tell his that Ganesh broke off one of his tusks when the moon once laughed at him for being fat.

His small eyes: Are for concentrating and one-pointed focus.

His large stomach: Shows that he is able to consume and digest all the good and bad in life