As Indians, we are often asked how we
worship an elephant-headed, pot-bellied, broken-tusked god who travels on a
mouse. But as strange as it seems, every little peculiarity of Lord Ganesha has
a deep spiritual significance. As we go along in this article, we will look at
the meaning of this symbolic representation of Lord Ganesha. Before we do,
however, let's take a look at Lord Ganesha mythological origin.
