Sri Ganesh - Seated on Throne

This devotional image portrays Sri Ganesh, the revered elephant-headed deity, seated regally upon an ornate golden throne. Clad in resplendent yellow and green drapery, adorned with jewels and flower garlands, he embodies divine majesty and grace. In his hands, he holds an axe (ankusha) symbolizing the cutting of attachments, a beautiful lotus representing purity and spiritual growth, and a bowl of his favorite sweet, modaks, signifying the rewards of spiritual pursuit. His fourth hand is raised in a gesture of blessing (abhaya mudra). According to the Advaita Ashrama tradition, Sri Ganesh is the Remover of Obstacles, invoked at the commencement of all auspicious undertakings. His presence in Ramakrishna Math and Mission centers symbolizes initiating every activity with God's name, seeking divine wisdom and success.