Another name for devotion is beauty.

Stages of Divinity

The 12 Vinayakas

Eighth Vinayaka

This is the age of 56. Here Ganesh is seen sitting the opposite way, His head to another side. On His head is a very big crown. This indicates that people from all directions know that Swami is God. Thus, the Vinayaka is big. In one hand is a big axe and a flower in another. The third hand is in the Abhayahasta pose. The fourth holds a steamed cake. This is Ganesha’s food. He eats people’s devotion. It is a wonderful picture, where He takes the steam cake in His trunk and places it inside His mouth.