Beautiful statuette of Ganesha, a god with an elephant's head, who is the son of the god Shiva and the goddess Parvati, with a tealight stand. The statuette is made of gray talc. Height is about 11 cm.
In one hand he holds Ganesha modak, a symbol of everything sweet. Illustrative illustration.

Tealight not included.

According to Hindu mythology , Ganesha is the son of the god Shiva and the goddess Parvati , he is the master of all the atoms and energies that make up the universe. The universe would be in chaos if there was no supreme law governing the various parts that make it up. Ganesha penetrates the universe as the highest, ubiquitous consciousness, bringing order. Although he is a formless deity, he is worshiped in the form of an elephant, because the expression in the form of words is volatile and changes over time.

The big belly of Ganesha symbolizes generosity , a raised hand represents protection, a lowered hand with the palm pointing out symbolizes the fact that one day everyone will return to earth. A single tusk signifies unambiguity.
Modak is an Indian sweetness popular in many parts of India. The sweet filling inside the modak consists of freshly grated coconut and palm sugar, while the outer soft shell is made from rice flour or wheat flour mixed with other ingredients. Modak can be fried or cooked. It is a sweetness popular with the Indian deity, Ganesha.

Why should we have statues representing a deity at home or in the office? Will the statuette help us for friendship, love, protection?

As with the use of any other Feng Shui symbol, whether deities, flowers or animals, it is necessary to first follow your own intuition, hobbies, set goals. There are no more suitable rules for decorating a house with specific symbols than those that are governed by which symbols one of us likes, believes and professes.

Elephant symbolism

The elephant in Feng Shui is a symbol of beauty, quiet power, majesty and kindness. Although elephants are the largest living terrestrial mammals today, their energy is always kind.
An elephant as a Feng Shui symbol should provide protection, happiness and wisdom. Usually, the elephant is depicted with a trunk pointing upwards, as a symbol of friendship, love and happiness. If the elephant is to serve as a symbol of fertility, it should have a trunk downwards. Why so? There are several explanations. One of them is that the elephant accumulates energy in this way and that it can push away various obstacles.
The elephant is also considered a symbol of wisdom and knowledge . It is one of the sacred animals in Buddhism and is often depicted in Indian mythology. It can be used as a talisman for all who study and want to know.
Due to its strength, the elephant is a symbol of protection and stability and can be used at the entrance to the house or office as a protective element.
The elephant, as the protector of love and marriage , should stand in the bedroom in the form of a statuette.

Legends

According to Buddhist legend, before the birth of Gautam Siddhartha, ie the Buddha, a white elephant appeared before his mother.
In Hinduism, the elephant represents wealth, wisdom and help during suffering.
Having an elephant deity in the form of a figurine or pendant at home brings good luck.