Ganesha is a very popular god in Hinduism, and was one of the most worshipped. Hindu tradition states that Ganesha was a god of wisdom, success and good luck. He was also giver of different types of favors. The Hindu tradition calls Ganesha as the Vighneshvara. "Vighneshvara" in Sanskrit language means one who was the lord of obstacles or difficulties. Thus, the Hindu tradition states that by worshiping Ganesha, one can remove all obstacles and difficulties.