Ganesh

Mural featuring Lord Ganesha within a mandala of hibiscus petals and lotus motifs.  

Ganesha is sanskrit for "lord of the people"; symbolically his power lies in removing obstacles and overcoming adversities that lay in ones path. Surrounding the mandala are vines with jasmine flowers, a sacred Hindu flower often used as an offering to Ganesh is exchange for his blessings and peace within the home.