by Eleanor Ramsay.
Ganesha, The Remover of Obstacles, Patron of the Arts, Deva of Wisdom and Beginnings. Easy plushie cut and sew. Illustration by Eleanor Ramsay.
One of the best loved and most depicted of the Hindu pantheon, Ganesha can be found bringing his good fortune to households throughout the world.
Symbolism and Attributes of Lord Ganesha
Large Ears to listen more. Large Head full of wisdom. Small Mouth speaks less. The Trunk represents strength and discrimination.
One Tusk has been cut representing the sacrifice necessary for knowledge.
He holds an Axe to cut out unhealthy attachments, a Rope to remove obstacles, a bowl of Sweets, and a hand outstretched in Blessing and Protection.
The Lotus represents
spiritual ascent.
The Belly is content and has digested the good and bad of the Universe.
The Rat attends Ganesha and represents the need to control desire.
Also avaliable as a plushie cut and sew project (http://www.spoonflower.com/designs/3968595)
by Eleanor Ramsay.
Ganesha, The Remover of Obstacles, Patron of the Arts, Deva of Wisdom and Beginnings. Easy plushie cut and sew. Illustration by Eleanor Ramsay.
One of the best loved and most depicted of the Hindu pantheon, Ganesha can be found bringing his good fortune to households throughout the world.
Symbolism and Attributes of Lord Ganesha
Large Ears to listen more. Large Head full of wisdom. Small Mouth speaks less. The Trunk represents strength and discrimination.
One Tusk has been cut representing the sacrifice necessary for knowledge.
He holds an Axe to cut out unhealthy attachments, a Rope to remove obstacles, a bowl of Sweets, and a hand outstretched in Blessing and Protection.
The Lotus represents
spiritual ascent.
The Belly is content and has digested the good and bad of the Universe.
The Rat attends Ganesha and represents the need to control desire.
Also avaliable as a plushie cut and sew project (http://www.spoonflower.com/designs/3968595)
