Cut two circles from colored paper (one larger for the belly, one smaller for the head) and glue them together.

Follow step-by-step folding guides like those from Origami Ganesha or DIY Paper Ganesha to create the head, ears, and trunk from a single piece.

These models often feature a distinct trunk and broad ears created through series of triangular folds. Visual Inspiration Easy Origami Paper Ganesha | Ganesh Chaturthi Craft Idea