Why do People Wear Ganesh Pendant and Other Spiritual Jewelry

Have you seen people wearing spiritual ornaments? Have you ever wondered why they wear religious jewelry like Ganesh pendant? There are many popular symbols worn as ornaments along with images of Gods and Goddesses. But what prompts people wear such kind of jewel pieces? There are some reasons and beliefs associated with every ornament specially when we talk about the religious ones. 

 

Here are some beliefs why people opt to wear religious symbols in the form of pendants, bracelets, rings, and amulets.

• Many people believe that wearing spiritual symbols show their love and devotion towards God. This way they can declare their faith openly and encourage others to have faith in Lord Ganesha.
• As per their beliefs, people wear religious pendants to feel more closer to their favorite God and make their life full of joy and prosperity.
• Some people wear Ganesh ornaments because they have received them as a gift when they visited temples or any religious ceremony. In simple words, they don't want to hurt the sentiments of others.
• The spiritual amulets or charms are considered as protective talismans and that's why many people wear them. According to them, carrying these ornaments protect them from evil spirits and bring positivity to their life.
• Most people wear tribal jewelry to look stylish and display the value of precious metals and gemstones. They mostly prefer gemstone or diamond studded Om pendants or other items popular worldwide.
• A few people also believe that wearing Ganesh ornaments is good for mind concentration and it is very beneficial for students.

Most people wear religious medals for the sake of their faith and devotion towards God. The different type of symbols represent the belief of a particular religion or region. In ancient times, these ornaments were a part of ritual practices of tribes and that's why they are also popular as tribal jewelry.

The use of Ganesh pendant and other symbols resembles the practice of using charms or amulets to defend the negativity. Some pendants also feature holy geometrical figures and they too have same significance as other religious symbols.