What is the significance of the rat to the Hindu god Ganesha?

All Hindu gods have a vehicle to move around, Universe is a vast country to walk around right ! Early Ganesha did not have Rat with him. The rat began to appear as the principal vehicle in sculptures of Ganesha in central and western India during the 7th century and was always placed close to his feet.[2]. read more

The rat is a vehicle for the Hindu God Ganesha! In reality the rat was a Asura meaning a devilish entity, called Mushakasur. ( Asur meaning, Demon). He got punished by Ganesha so he made him a rat and used him to go around on the rat’s back. read more

Ganesh is usually shown in sculpture accompanied by or riding a rat. Since rats are seen as being capable of gnawing their way through most things, the rat symbolizes Ganesh's ability to destroy every obstacle. Ganesh's name literally means "Lord of Gana. read more