Lord Ganesha among the various powerful Hindu Gods is said to be the god of prosperity and wealth. Lord Ganesha is believed to bring good luck and thus he is worshipped before anything new is started. Ganesha idols and statues are of great significance to people around the world and thus are in great demand.

In time, the main energy that came to be associated with Ganesh is his ability to remove obstacles. Ganesh is often placed in areas that need an opening or clearing; he is also worshipped and brought offerings to when one is starting a business (for example) or embarks on a long and difficult journey.