A teak wood Ganesha in South India Wood Carving style.Ganeshji, the most favorite Lord of the Hindus, is piously revered as the deity of top priority to begin with in worship at every auspicious, sacred and pious occasion. He is treated as Ganapati, Lord of the Lords. He is the elder son of Shiva Parvati, one of the power holders of Hindu Trinity.Ganesh the Hindu deity in a human form but with the head of an elephant represents the power of the Supreme Being that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors. Ganesh Puja (worship) is a must for Diwali (a major Hindu Festival) Puja. Lord Ganesha is to be worshipped in all pujas before any other God or Goddess. Ganesh is worshipped as the remover of obstacles and God of wisdom and success. He is invoked at the beginning of any journey, wedding ceremony and enterprise.