Everything in  Hinduism begins with the worship of Lord Ganesh, who is installed as the main Deity in Sri Maha Vallabha Ganapathi Devasthanam (Ganesh Temple). With an elephant head and human form, he represents universality of creation. All creation is said to begin with Sound, and He is that first Sound OM or pranava in which mantras are born. When Shakti (Energy) meets Shiva (Matter) both Ganesh (Sound) and Lord Skanda (Light) are born. This is the scientific basis of this part of Hinduism.

In Hindu mythology, Lord Ganesh is the first son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati (a form of Universal Mother). By worshipping Ganesha, a Hindu seeks Divine support for achieving success in one's endeavors in the physical world and for attaining progress thereafter. Since success in all religious acts as well as worldly affairs is the goal of humans, Hindus worship Ganesha to seek God's blessings before undertaking such activities. For this reason, Ganesha is worshiped at the commencements of all religious functions and ceremonies.

The Temple provides a spectrum of approaches to God. Since the human body itself is veritably a temple, Deities within can be invoked and worshiped. One has only to delve deep within to reach God who dwells in each one of us. The path of Bhakti or Devotion is an easier method. Worship of a Deity or Deities of one's choice "Ishta Devata," helps the devotees to focus their attention and relate to God. The consecrated Vighrahas or idols, when worshipped continuously, acquire a capacity to respond. They also glorify specific attributes of the Absolute.