Ganesha - Lover of Sweets navagraha carrying a bow made of

carrying a bow  made of sugarcane stalk

He has matted hair and a disheveled appearance

with its hood raised

is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise and is the patron of intellectuals

Ganesha - Lover of Sweets navagraha carrying a bow made ofA sleek, modern Ganesha is highly recognisable with his elephant head and human body, representing the soul (atman) and the physical (maya). He is depicted in an innumerable variety of forms by artists. He is a patron of writers, travellers, students, and commerce, he removes obstacles blocking new projects and is fond of sweets, to the slight detriment of his figure. Seen here carrying a sweet snack in his left hand and right hand in abhaya mudra