Did you know in Adhi Vinayakar (The word aadi or aadhi (आदि) means the 'first', and aadi-vinaayaka = "Vinayak in his first form") when he had a human head temple Ganesha worships in a human face form (which portrays Ganesha with a human head, prior to being decapitated by his 
father,Shiva), the vigraha of Ganesha installed here has a human head and this is the only type of vinayagar where he has a human face who known as Nar mukha vinayakarThe brilliantly sculptured granite idol of Lord Ganesh is truly captivating.
He can be seen holding the axe, symbolising the destruction of all desires, a rope to indicate his willingness to rescue anyone from the mire of vasanas, the modaka representing the joyous reward of spiritual life, and the lotus symbolising that all can achieve the supreme
state of self-realisation.
The belly of Lord Ganesha conveys the idea that a Man of Perfection can consume and digest whatever experience he undergoes. The tiny rat which is seated in front of the Lord amidst a rich collection of food is to indicate that a perfect man – like
The belly of Lord Ganesha conveys the idea that a Man of Perfection can consume and digest whatever experience he undergoes. The tiny rat which is seated in front of the Lord amidst a rich collection of food is to indicate that a perfect man – like
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