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A representation of Ganesha, one of the most important gods in the Hindu pantheon. He is considered to be the patron of intellectuals, travellers, commerce and new projects. In his hands he often holds a bag of sweets and either an axe or goad, symbolic of his ability to overcome obstacles.
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Swaminathan, . (2013, May 08). Ganesha Statue. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1195/ganesha-statue/
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Swaminathan, . "Ganesha Statue." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified May 08, 2013. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/1195/ganesha-statue/.
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Swaminathan, . "Ganesha Statue." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 08 May 2013. Web. 19 Jan 2022.
