10.5" cold cast bronze statue. Remover of Obstacles and Lord of Beginnings. Ganesha is worshipped at the beginning of ventures such as buying a vehicle, moving to a new home or starting a business. He grants success, prosperity and protection against adversity. Ganesha is one of the best-known and most widely loved gods. He is the principal deity associated with traders. Ganesha is regarded as a remover of obstacles, the god of success. He is also patron of arts and sciences, and the Deva of intellect and wisdom.