Ganesha -Remover of Obstacles

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Summary: Well..I have no idea what to say about this box set...
Review: FYI, this page has several glicks in it...for instance the other (maybe not all but pretty close) reviews are for the Ganesh box as is the "look inside" link. If you want to know what's in this book, or what it's really about...look elsewhere as Amazon.com refuses to update this page correctly.

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Summary: Better luck elsewhere
Review: This book is mainly an incomplete rehash of information found in more complete form elsewhere. Loving Ganesa by Satguru Sivaya is one that jumps immediately to mind. As for the statue, there are much better ones available, or read about the iconography and make your own -- making images of the gods is said to be pleasing to them.

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Summary: This item is made in China
Review: This book/statue combination is fabricated in China. By purchasing it, you are supporting a government that represses the religious freedom of countless MILLIONS of people.

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Summary: Wonderful Combination
Review: This is a lovely book and statue set. The book is a little Kali-lite which is why the set got 4 stars. But that doesn't mean it isn't a good place to start, just go on to Alain Danielou's works on Hinduism or pick-your-favorite-author. (There are probably more Kali statues at sacredsource.com as well.) I think this makes a great gift! I like the ritual suggestions and poetry included in the gift book...

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Summary: This item is made in China
Review: This marvellous package of a book and statuette of the Hindu god Ganesha - Remover of Obstacles (the elephant god), is better yet than the Buddha Box that Manuela Dunn Mascetti published a couple of years ago. Stand the elephant god on your desk and all obstacles to progress will vanish!! Wonderful and ingenious.