Ganam is ‘elements’ and pathy means head. Hence the Ganapathy. He is also popularly known by his pet name ‘pillayar’ Every occasion and / or every venture worth the name in a mans life is begun with his name and blessing. Even penning a letter or beginning of any form of writing is several forms and dimensions are created in clay by artisans and after due pooja etc is taken in procession to some water-front and immersed amidst chanting of devotional hymn.