The Trident (Trishula): The trident is a powerful symbol of the triads of life — creation, preservation, and destruction; past, present, and future; and the three gunas (qualities) of nature.

"We believe that Ganesha is a symbol for exalted intelligence, a sign of peace, kindness, smile, love and unity," says Rajender, who was joined by his wife Sumalatha, son Achyuth Ram, mother ...