The Symbolism of Lord Ganesha

Lord Ganesha and Kartikeya are the sons of Lord Shiva and Goddess
Parvati. Hindus propitiate Lord Ganesha before conducting any Puja or
Yagya. He is the auspicious and only the aura of positivity surrounds his
frame. It is said that Veda Vyasa dictated the Mahabharata to Lord Ganesha.

He is bestowed with large ears as he considers several views and winnows

out the unnecessary and assimilates the proper and righteous. His large
elephant head signifies the big mind as opposed to the small mind. This is
almost akin to thinking out of the box for various solutions. The Lord utilises
his intellect to the optimum and fullest potential. The Anushka (goad)
indicates that ego and pride ought to be conquered. His vision sees the big
beyond perception and senses.
The broken tusk articulates the opposites and also the quest for acquiring
knowledge and wisdom. The Pasha (noose) symbolises the control of the
wavering mind. The adaptable trunk demonstrates that any task be it big or
small ought to be accomplished. And the Padma (lotus) in his hands signifies
awakening of consciousness.
The Abhaya Mudra blesses humans with intellect, refuge and protection. The
axe in his hands cuts off all materialistic bondings of attachments. He has an
enormously gargantuan belly which digests all positive and negative
experiences in life and also display the ability and courage to stomach
secrets.

With one leg folded and another on the floor enjoins upon us that we need
to remain detached while enjoying all pleasures of life and constantly dive
within our inner self. He rides the Mooshaka (mouse).The mouse represents
the desire and ability of Lord Ganesha to reach out to all the corners of
every mind. The Ladoos, sweetest of them all are rewards for hard work.
Prasad represents sharing and giving to the humanity. The unconsumed
sweets is a salutary warning that we should not be distracted by pleasures.