Hinduism Religious Figures

Ganesh is a deity in Hinduism that is in the form of an elephant. It was believed to be the remover of all obstacles in a persons life. It was also a deity of science and the arts, which it why in this statue form it is dancing. It is normally a big part of religious ceremony's and is normally honored at the start of the rituals. Ganesh connects back to Hindusim because people would pray to this deity in times hardship, like if there were many difficulties going on in ones life. Ganesh is also said to be the son of a principle god for Hindus, Shiva.