The materials of worship for Ganesha, the dhruv-grass, arka-flower and leaves etc. which are the least coveted by common people, have a lesson. No part of creation is repellent to God. He is much pleased with the lowest of creation as with the highest.
Breaking coconuts before Ganesha coaxes us to break the hard nut of our ego before God.
GANESH IS WORSHIPED THE WORLD OVER
In Greece, the Greek God of wisdom is known as Janus, is pictured with the head of an elephant.
In Mexico, the elephant headed, human torso God is worshipped.
Nepal : Lord Ganpati is known as Suryanganpati
Cambodia : He is known as Prahaganpati
In Japan : Vinayakshra