Ganesha is one of the most distinctive Hindu deities with his large elephant head and pot-bellied human body. He plays a dual role of a supreme being powerful enough to remove obstacles and ensure success or create obstructions for those whose ambition has become destructive. Ganesha is an archetype who you might call upon when youâre about to embark on a new endeavor. As the Remover of Obstacles and the god of success Ganesha is honored throughout Indian and in Hindu cultures at both secular and religious ceremonies. When someone launches a new business or moves into a new home for example the elephant-headed god is invoked to bless the venture.