Ganesh Symbolism !

A detailed exposition of the sacred symbols associated with Ganesha is
given by Swami Subramuniya in his modern classic “Loving Ganesha”

The Elephant Head:

The elephant is also the symbol of the stage when existence begins: the
“unmanifest”. Whereas in contrast the human part of Ganesha is what
can be physically seen.

The Trunk:

Similarly the trunk is often curved in the shape of the symbol Aum,
which is the vibration that existed before the manifest universe. Aum
precedes both human thought and speech.

The Stomach:

Ganesha’s stomach contains the material universe as we know it. It
represents abundance.

The Tusk:

The single tusk on the face stands for single pointed concentration and
focus considered an essential quality of the mind. The broken tusk in his hand is a writing implement, in keeping with Ganesha’s role as the patron of literature and the great scribe.

Ganesha, as the scribe, is said to have written down the Mahabharata
epic for the blind poet Vyasa.

The Mouse:

The mouse represents the all pervasive, all knowing nature of Ganesha,
it can carry him into every corner of the mind. The other Gods have
mounts which symbolise speed. Ganesha is slow but diligent.

The Fruits:

The fruits represent represent the earth’s abundance and fertility and
also the sharing of these. Ganesha generally holds a whole variety of
other sweet things, representing the sweetness of life: rice pudding,
modhaka balls