Lord Ganesha is
the most widely worshipped Hindu God. He is worshipped
at the start of any action or venture, for he is considered
to be the Lord who removes obstacles (vignam) and hence
is also called Vigneshwara. 
He has an elephant head, four arms. In his upper hands
he holds the paasam (noose) and ankusam. The lower two
hands are held in the abhaya and varada mudras. He is
also seen holding his broken tusk in his right lower
hand and a modhakam in his left lower hand. He has a
huge belly and is fond of various sweets and fruits.
He wears a snake as an ornament round his belly. He
is depicted in seated, standing and dancing postures.
He is considered a bachelor, but according to another
school of thought, he has two Sakthis - Siddhi &
Buddhi. Siddhi represents success and prosperity. Buddhi
represents wisdom. His vahana is a tiny mouse (mooshikam
or minjur).
He is also known by other namavalis such as:
Ganapati (head of Siva ganas)
Gajanana (one with elephant face)
Vigneshwara (one who removes obstacles)
Pilliar
Vinayagar
Lambodar
Ganesha Gayatri mantram
om tat purushaaya vidmahae
vakra dhundaaya dheemahi
tanno dhandhi: prachodayaat
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