Once again, it’s time to pay homage to our beloved elephant-headed deity, Lord Ganesha, the God of new beginnings, the remover of obstacles and the Lord of prosperity & wisdom. It is time once again to invoke His divine blessings, offer Him his favourite feast of sweet modaks, adorn Him with red hibiscus flowers and sing songs in his praise. It is that sacred time of the year, when Lord Ganapati is brought back into homes in the form of mud sculptures, worshipped and doted upon, and carried on shoulders with exuberant chants and an almost trance-like devotion to be sent back to the Bhumi, only to return once again the year after. The birth of the Lord, and His powerful blessings are celebrated with pomp and gaiety for 10 days – families come together and communities converge in the worship of Parvati Devi’s dearest son.
On Ganesh Chaturthi, it is believed that Lord Ganapati who comes to the earthly realm, returns to His celestial abode after immersion – denoting the significance of the cycle of birth, life and death. The festival, along with its contagious energy, also imbibes spiritual symbolism and is one to be celebrated with great hope and reverence across India.

Ganapati Hanuman Samyukta by  C. Krishniah Chetty

C. Krishniah Chetty brings a striking new addition to its repertoire this Ganesh Chaturthi festival – The Ganapati Hanuman Samyukta idol, featuring a remarkable fusion of Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman crafted in electroformed 999 silver encased in Argon gas to prevent tarnishing that uniquely blends their potent forms into a single divine icon, epitomising the seamless journey from the beginning with Ganesha to completing with Hanuman. The awe-inspiring amalgamation of these revered deities evokes profound reverence and inspires an innate sense of devotion among devotees.

“I began with the majesty of an elephant and concluded with the agility of a monkey”, is a cherished saying in Bharat, symbolising the successful completion of a task. Bharat’s profound spiritual heritage offers solutions to every facet of life, including the seamless journey from a strong beginning to a successful end. This journey is beautifully embodied by a lesser-known deity, Ganapati Hanuman Samyukta, who represents the divine continuum from start to finish—unique, unparalleled, and extraordinary.

Ganapati Hanuman Samyukta combines these divine attributes, offering the benefits of both Lord Ganesha and Lord Hanuman in a single form. It is believed that worshipping Ganapati Hanuman Samyukta provides the same blessings as praying to “Hari-Hara” as Ganapati is the son of Lord Shiva and Hanuman is the close companion of Lord Rama (avatar of Vishnu) and also offers protection from the adverse effects of Saturn, as both Ganapati and Hanuman are traditionally unaffected by Shani Bhagavan . Devotees honour Ganapati Hanuman Samyukta with offerings of grass, swetharka flowers, and basil leaves, reflecting deep respect and devotion for this unique deity.

In Sanatana Dharma, Lord Ganapati is invoked at the start of any endeavour to remove obstacles, while Lord Hanuman is worshipped upon its successful completion. The blessings of Lord Ganapati are invoked by praying to Him at the beginning of any new endeavour, and hence ‘aadi’ or first. Lord Hanuman on the other hand, is coveted to be an avatar of Lord Shiva in the Shiva Puranas, while other scriptures hail him to be the incarnation of Vayu or an avatar of Rudra. Lord Hanuman is believed to remain even after creation is destroyed, and hence ‘anta’ or end.

With C. Krishniah Chetty’s Ganapati Hanuman Samyukta idol, invite the grace of the divine continuum this Ganesh Chaturthi festival. May the blessed energy of Lord Ganapati and Lord Hanuman endow your homes and your lives with prosperity, peace and fortune.