Vighnaraja Lord Ganesh, Ganapati Murti Idol in Brass

Ganesha is also known as Vighnesha or Vighnaraja, meaning lord of the obstacles. When he is displeased, he creates obstacles on the paths of his enemies and when he is pleased he removes them from the path of his dear devotes. As the son of Shiva, Ganesha partakes some aspects of Lord Shiva as the destroyer. He destroys the impurities in us and removes obstacles from our paths so that we may achieve the four aims of human life and experience peace and happiness.

Ganesha is an auspicious god. He represents purity and auspiciousness, which is why he is called Mangala Murthi. His very presence removes all negativity and brings good fortune. People keep his images in their houses for good luck. By looking at him and contemplating upon him, one’s mind becomes pure and auspicious with positive thoughts, as all negative thoughts subside. His very remembrance stabilizes the mind and body. Those who worship him with devotion are protected from evil forces. Therefore, worshipping Ganesha is considered very auspicious and beneficial for health and happiness.

Design: Made in heavy shining brass with last long antic gold finish.
Brass is well known for its grasping capacity. It grasps the divine spirit upto 30%, when compared to other metals. The spiritual vibrations are attracted towards these shining idols easily.

Dimensions: 4 inches (H) x 3 inches (W)
Weight: 900 gms

Importance of Idol worship: Idols are not the idle fancies of sculptors, but shining channels through which the heart of the devotee is attracted to and flows towards God. Though the image is worshipped, the devotee feels the presence of the Lord in it and pours out his devotion unto it. Regular worship, Puja and other modes of demonstrating our inner feeling of recognition of Divinity in the idol unveils the Divinity latent in it. This is truly a wonder and a miracle. The picture comes to life. The idol speaks. It will answer your questions and solve your problems. The God in you has the power to awaken the latent Divinity in the idol. The lives of Mirabai, Sant Tukaram, Shri Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Shri Yogananda are a few instances to prove the point. They proved beyond doubt that idol worship has its own brighter side and through simple faith and intense devotion one can realize God through it.

Idols are the "finite representation of the Infinite". As per Vishnu Samhita (ch 29, v 55-7), persuasively endorses the use of imagery (idols) and puts it: "Without a form how can God be mediated upon? If (He is) without any form, where will the mind fix itself? When there is nothing for the mind to attach itself to, it will slip away from meditation or will glide into a state of slumber. Therefore the wise will meditate on some form, remembering, however, that the form is a superimposition and not a reality."