No two Ganesha idols look alike! And there are reasons to believe why they do not look alike! Each pose of Lord Ganesha idol holds its own spiritual significance.

Choosing the most appropriate idol for your home or workplace can bring in transformative miracles into your life, work and family. Here is a brief account of the significance of each posture of the idol and what these different idols carry unique meanings and emotions.

 Ganesha in a sitting Posture 

 Each of the postures of the Ganapati marble idol has a special significance and a unique meaning that can help us connect with Lord Ganesha's divine being.  Padmasana, or Lotus Pose, is one of Lord Ganesha's most popular sitting postures. Ganesha in padmasana signifies inner peace, calm, and the success of the attainment of spiritual knowledge.

 Ganesha sitting with legs folded 

This posture denotes ease and relaxation. “Utkut akasana” is another sitting posture in which Ganesha sits with both legs folded and knees pointing outwards. Ganesha in this posture represents stability and strength.

 Dancing Ganesha 

Lord Ganesha is shown dancing with one bent leg and the other extended, holding various musical instruments in his hands. This pose represents Lord Ganesha as the Lord of Dance and Music, who inspires creativity and spreads joy and happiness worldwide.

 Standing Ganesha 

The standing posture of Shri Ganesha is supposedly a representation of rigidity and the correct attitude. This posture is known as 'Abhanga' which means no bent body.

 Reclining Posture of Ganesha 

In this posture, the Lord Ganesha appears royal and highly embellished with jewels and he is leaning seated on a comfortable throne with a pillow. This idol of Ganesha symbolizes royalty and divinity and often brings in wealth and prosperity to his devotees.

Bala Ganesha idol 

 Bala Ganesha idol signifies his child form embodying innocence and purity. The bala Ganesha symbolises purity and freedom from sins.

 Direction of the trunk in Ganesha idol 

Apart from various postures of the Lord, the direction of his trunk also has great importance. Devotees of Ganesha believe direction of trunk in his idol signifies happiness and prosperity of your house.

Ganesha with his trunk turned left

Lord Ganesha’s trunk, when turned left is said to represent Ida Nadi which invokes the energy of the moon, that it symbolises calm, peaceful, relaxing and cool.

Ganesha with his trunk turned right

Often called the Siddhi Vinayaka, an idol of Lord Ganesha with his trunk turned right is said to be of great spiritual value as this invokes the energy of the sun.

Ganesha with his trunk facing straight

Such idols are very rare and symbolize that the Sushumna Nadi or the central axis of a human body is open. Such a depiction represents alignment with oneself. It is mostly used for meditation.
 

Whatever the posture Lord Ganesha takes, he always brings in happiness, festivities and great harmony in the communities all around us. So this Ganesha festival, choose your favourite idol and bring him home. Ganesha will certainly bless you and your family with peace and happiness.

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