Indian hindu god Ganesh brass statue

Ganesha or Ganesh, Lord of the Ganas, Lord of the People, also called Ganapati, Hindu god of beginnings. Lord Ganesha, God of prosperity and wealth, is believed to bring good luck and is therefore worshiped before something new begins. He is the patron saint of intellectuals, scribes and writers.
Lord Ganesha erases the obstacles and opens the way for us to move forward in life. His large elephant head symbolizes the wisdom, understanding and discriminating intellect that one must possess to achieve perfection in life. The wide mouth represents the natural human desire to enjoy life in the world.