The vara mudra shows that Ganesha may grant boons to the human being.

Ganesha's seed mantra is Gam, and verses 7 - 9 of the Ganesha Upanishad comprise a simple meditation upon it.

Ganesha's most unusual facet is his single tusk, the other having broken off.

Ganesha 's most unusual facet is his single tusk, the other having broken off.

Ganesha is worshiped by Hindus at the beginning of something new, for example taking exams, moving house or getting married.