Lord Ganesha is one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu religion and is also known as Vighnaharta, which means, remover of obstacles. His symbolic figurine has an elephant's head with a curved trunk and big ears on a big human body. A mouse is his chosen vehicle and his favorite offering is laddus. He is also the first to be worshipped during any auspicious event. It is believed that the blessings of Lord Ganesha are the most powerful ones.