In the weeks leading up to the inauguration of the Ram Mandir (temple of Ram) in Ayodhya on January 22, saffron flags dotted streets, marketplaces, and private balconies across the north Indian city.

In the rich tapestry of Hindu iconography, Lord Ganesha stands as a beacon of wisdom, compassion, and spiritual guidance. His elephant-headed form, adorned with four arms, is not merely a divine ...