The powerful elephant-headed god known as "the remover of obstacles", Ganesha is worshipped in India and abroad, specifically during the beginning of new endeavors such as the start of the school year or a new business pursuit, in hopes of keeping the path to success clear of any obscurations that could get in the way.

Happy World Elephant Day!
Here's a 17th century dancing Ganesh from Tibet in gilt copper with turquoise inlay from the Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art.

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