Lord Ganesha, the beloved elephant-headed deity in Hinduism, is often depicted with four hands, each holding symbolic objects that represent his divine powers and attributes. Here’s what each hand typically holds and their meanings:

1. Lower Right Hand – Modak (Sweet Dumpling)Symbolizes the reward of wisdom, prosperity, and the sweetness of spiritual fulfillment.

Ganesha’s love for modak represents the joy of attaining knowledge and blessings.

1. Upper Right Hand – Axe (Parashu)Represents the destruction of obstacles, ego, and attachments.

The axe cuts away ignorance and clears the path for success and spiritual growth.

1. Lower Left Hand – Broken Tusk (or Lotus)Ganesha’s broken tusk symbolizes sacrifice (he broke it to write the Mahabharata).

Sometimes, he holds a lotus (padma), representing enlightenment and purity.

1. Upper Left Hand – Noose (Pasha)The noose signifies control over desires and worldly attachments.

It reminds devotees to stay disciplined on the spiritual path.

Additional Symbolism of Four HandsThe four arms represent omnipotence and mastery over the four directions (North, South, East, West).

They also symbolize the four aspects of human life: Dharma (duty), Artha (wealth), Kama (desires), and Moksha (liberation).