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Move over horses, bulls and eagles, a new symbol has entered the global automobile scene and it is deeply rooted in Indian culture. A British supercar maker, Lanzante Limited, has gone viral after unveiling a hypercar that proudly features Lord Ganesha on its symbol. The luxury supercar from the UK is carrying the image of Ganesh ji right on its badge and the internet just can’t stop talking about it.
While car enthusiasts are curious about how Indian spirituality ended up on a sleek, futuristic hypercar, the fascinating story behind it is now going viral online. A popular Instagram influencer explained it all beautifully in a viral post where she said that the idea can be traced back to none other than George Harrison from The Beatles.

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The Beatles Connection
Known for his deep love for Indian spirituality, Harrison often referred to Lord Ganesha as a symbol of wisdom, luck and the remover of obstacles, according to the influencer. Inspired by this, Lanzante decided the Ganesha symbol would perfectly capture their own philosophy, pushing the limits of engineering while overcoming every challenge.
Summing it up in the caption, she wrote, “Ganesh ji is now the logo of a British supercar called Lanzante but do you know why the brand chose Ganesh ji to be a symbol when other car companies mostly use symbols like horses or eagles. It’s because a few decades ago, George Harrison of The Beatles was deeply influenced by Indian spirituality, would state that Ganesh ji is the remover if obstacles, and the giver of wisdom. And the Lazante team wants to present their product as just that – a machine that removes obstacles and it is technologically superior.”
Influencer Urges To Pick Traditional Names
The influencer nailed it as she urged everyone to pick a traditional name instead of going with a Western alternative. Adding that the soft power of Indian culture is growing rapidly around the world, she mentioned, “It is now cool to refer to traditional Indian beliefs in one’s branding.”
Social media is already buzzing with reactions, with many echoing the same sentiment. A person wrote, “Very well said, it’s high time we start aligning with our roots!” Another added, “Everything turns out best if we start with Ganeshji, whether you are a believer or not. Do this and see results.” Someone else, however, had contrasting opinions as they remarked, “How dare they use Jesus as your logo? Why always disrespecting Hindu culture and religion,” expressing their anger over the move.