On this #WorldElephantDay, we're celebrating the god Ganesha, one of the most recognizable and beloved Hindu deities. 🐘 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. ✨ _________ Dancing Ganapati; Tibet; 17th century; sculpture; Gilt copper alloy with pigments and turquoise inlays; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; C2005.16.25. #ganesha #himalayanart #RubinMuseum #RubinGlobal