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Inspirational Lord Ganesha in Indian art

Ganesha in Indian art

Tribal Ganesha. Image of Ganesha in Indian art

Ganesha in Indian art
Ganesha is a popular religious figure in Indian art. Portrayed standing, dancing, taking action against demons, though having a playful behavior. Ganesha has the head of an elephant and a human body with a big belly. Besides, he has four arms, and sometimes even more. Ganesha carries various weapons, but has never used them. The earliest known stone statue of Ganesha with an inscription dated to 531, found in northern China. In Japan, the Ganesha cult was first mentioned in 806. Statues of Ganesha are in Hindu art of Java, Bali, Borneo, Burma, Cambodia, and Thailand. 5th century image of Ganesha was found at Gardez, Afghanistan. In Buddhist Thailand, Ganesha is a remover of obstacles, and the god of success.

In his iconography Ganesha carries various weapons including a battle-axe but is not known to have ever used them

In iconography Ganesha carries various weapons including a battle-axe but is not known to have ever used them

This exceptional Ganapati image is a synthesis of his Vijaya-Ganapati, Mahaganapati and Vighna-Ganapati form. It is unique in both, extremely fine iconography and details, and strong sense of perception. The force with which the tiny lord is seen charging at the demon is unique in Ganapati iconography. His entire form seems to charge along his weapon. Such ornamentation is rare and quite tough for brass craftsmanship. Even the best of Chola bronzes are not so well adorned. This form is more akin to Nepal bronzes. Every bead, lace, thread has been carved so meticulously.

Lord Ganesha Seated in Lalitasana in the Backdrop of Floral Arch Aureole. South Indian Temple Wood Carving

Lord Ganesha Seated in Lalitasana in the Backdrop of Floral Arch Aureole. South Indian Temple Wood Carving

Ganesha’s large ears open up like two windows framing his face at the two ends, and what is most unique is the turban he is wearing, the style of which is typical to Rajasthan, where this sculpture was created.

Ganesha in Indian art

Riding Elephant with His Consorts Buddhi and Siddhi, Ganesha

Riding Elephant with His Consorts Buddhi and Siddhi, Ganesha

Lord Ganesha Seated on Lotus

Sitting on Lotus Ganesha

Pendant Ganesha with Hindu swastika symbol

Pendant with Hindu swastika symbol

Tryakshara Ganapati in Delightful Disposition. Brass Sculpture

Tryakshara Ganapati in Delightful Disposition. Brass Sculpture

Vanquishing the Demon Lord Ganesha

Vanquishing the Demon Lord Ganesha

Brass Sculpture. Lord Ganesha with Shiva Linga

Brass Sculpture. Lord Ganesha with Shiva Linga

Lord Ganesha

Traditional image of Lord Ganesha in Indian art

Ten-Armed Dancing Ganesha. Brass Sculpture

Ten-Armed Dancing Ganesha. Brass Sculpture

Dancing on Rat Lord Ganesha

Dancing on Rat Lord Ganesha

Rat (Mount of Lord Ganesha) Enjoying Modak

Rat (Mount of Lord Ganesha) Enjoying Modak

Reclining Ganesha with Lamp (Diya)

Reclining Ganesha with Lamp (Diya)

13th century Ganesha statue cleaned and color adjusted

13th century statue cleaned and colour adjusted

Ekadanta Ganesha. Brass Sculpture

Ekadanta Ganesha. Brass Sculpture

Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Kadamba Wood Sculpture from Jaipur

Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha. Kadamba Wood Sculpture from Jaipur

Diamond Ganesha Pendant

Diamond Pendant

Wood Sculpture Ganesha Mask

Wood Sculpture Ganesha Mask

Pendants Ganesha

Pendants

Blessing His Devotees Lord Ganesha. Brass Sculpture

Blessing His Devotees Lord Ganesha. Brass Sculpture

Finger ring with coral on crest

Finger ring with coral on crest

Inspirational Lord Ganesha in Indian art

Jewellery, lord Ganesha

Sculpture of brass Lord Ganesha

Sculpture of brass

White Marble Sculpture

White Marble Sculpture

Wood Sculpture. Ganesha in Indian art

Wood Sculpture

Porcelain lord Ganesha

Porcelain lord ganesha

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