Ganesha or Ganesh is a popular and revered deity who is believed to be a remover of obstacles or difficulties. Commonly found at the entrances of temples and sacred buildings as a way to protect and often called upon and worshipped before starting anything new as it is believed that Ganesh clears the obstacles and paves the way for us to move forward in life. The elephant-headed Ganesh symbolizes wisdom, understanding and intellect and elephants are typically the path-makers in the forest as they create the way for others to follow. A symbol of success and prosperity, Ganesh can be placed at the main entrance of the home for protection against bad luck, in the living area or home office to attract auspicious energy in career and business ventures.