Lord Ganesha is most appreciative of his devotees’ humility when they seek his blessings. Lord Shiva, albeit his status as Mahadev and Lord Ganesha’s father, had to seek his son’s blessings ...

Lord Shiva's symbols ... and triumph over primal aspect of human nature. Shiva's control over passion, rage, and other drives is symbolized by his sitting on a tiger's hide.