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FestivalSeptemberSymbolic Meaning of Lord GaneshaHindu people accepts the existence of several gods, goddesses, animaldeities and planet deities. Hindu people also believe that all these gods/goddesses are not separate entities but the different forms (modes) of samesupreme reality (Super-God or Paramatman). Supreme God manifest himselfin different forms or aspects for specific purposes. Hindu people have free willto choose any form of the supreme God (Ishta Devata) to worship and pray.Whichever form they may choose to pray or worship, ultimately it leads to thesupreme God.Lord Ganesha (or Ganapati) is also one of the many forms of the God. Hewas also the older son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. Ganesha is also known asthe god of knowledge and remover of obstacles. That is why he is also calledby the names Vinayak (knowledgeable) or Vighneshwar (remover of obstacles).Ganesha is also known as “Gajanana”. Gajanana means a leader. Ganeshahas all leadership qualities. We all know the fascinating story of the creationof such a unique form (Ganesha) of Supreme God. Let us explore the symbolicmeaning of Ganesha.Ganesha has elephant’s head, which is big. It symbolizes intelligenceand big thinking. One must have sharp intelligence. An elephant’s life is fullof radiance, which comes from dignity and self-esteem. We must have sameradiance. Also the elephant shares his food by scattering some around himself.A leader suppose to have the same sense of generosity.Ganesha has large ears and flowing like elephant. A leader should be ableto listen to everything around him but retain only the positive and constructiveand discarding the rest. Large ears are also a symbol of acute and superiorhearing. One should be able to detect even the slightest murmur among thepeople and be aware of even the most minute and seemingly insignificantneeds and concerns.Ganesha’s small eyes indicate sharp vision and concentration. Totransform a society he should be able to understand the nature and impactHindu Swayamsevak Sangh (HSS)39