Ganesha - Lover of Sweets vishnu He is depicted in art

He is depicted in art as a serpent with no body riding a chariot drawn by eight black horses

tied in a bun atop his head

particularly in North India and Nepal

a problem so small that it eludes detection

with vigilant eyes scanning the surroundings

Ganesha - Lover of Sweets vishnu He is depicted in artA sleek, modern Ganesha is highly recognisable with his elephant head and human body, representing the soul (atman) and the physical (maya). He is depicted in an innumerable variety of forms by artists. He is a patron of writers, travellers, students, and commerce, he removes obstacles blocking new projects and is fond of sweets, to the slight detriment of his figure. Seen here carrying a sweet snack in his left hand and right hand in abhaya mudra