Antique Silver Ganesh Pendant 4 Arms and Sweets (22043)

Description

Ganesh is one of the most distinctive images in Hinduism. His elephant head symbolizes the gaining of knowledge through listening (large ears) and reflection (large head).  His ample belly symbolizes the whole universe contained inside him and his ability to digest whatever experiences life brings and is a sign of well-being and of his role as provider of earthly riches. With one leg on the ground and the other folded as if in meditation, he reflects the balance between the practical and the spiritual life.

This large pendant is shaped as a modified yoni or betel leaf, a sign of good fortune and prosperity. It has raised florals on top and bottom and is bordered with a rounded edge. Betel leaves are used as offerings to deities. Ganesh is seated with four arms symbolizing the four Hindu Vedas (sacred books), the four arms of Hinduism and the four stages of life. He holds a trident linking him to Shiva in his right upper hand, holds his lower right hand up in blessing.  In his upper left hand he holds a bowl of modak, a rice flour sweet dumpling filled with coconut that is his favorite treat which he reaches for with his trunk and his lower left hand holds a rope to trap things that attract the mind to the world.

The coin silver chain is included. Ganesh pendants are worn to protect and bring good fortune to the wearer.