Witness the divine repose of Reclining Shayan Ganesha, a captivating sculpture shaped through Madhuchista Vidhana in the revered Panchaloha Bronze from Swamimalai. In a state of divine rest, Lord Ganesha invites devotees to experience a deep sense of relaxation and surrender. The bronze statue has been given an ancient appearance by being given an artificial green patina hue. Here, Lord Ganesha reclines atop a lotus pedestal as if to represent his command of all learning and knowledge in the world. His vehicle, the mooshak, looks up in wonder and stands with his hands folded as if praying to his Lord. As you contemplate the intricacies of this sculpture, let the tranquil energy of Reclining Shayan Ganesha inspire a profound sense of inner peace and spiritual repose.
In a touch of artistic poetry – the god of auspicious starts – is artistically shown reclining in rest in this ‘panchaloha’ bronze statue executed in the ‘madhuchista vidhana’ lost wax technique. Ganesha’s image is presented to us in his two-armed avatar, lying on his side, and supported by a long bolster under his hand and head. His left hand is placed over his left leg. Ganesha’s ornately draped presence, with decorative hints of jewellery, tassels, and bands, exudes his divine presence comfortably poised in rest. At the base of the pedestal, we can also see his dutiful mount or ‘vahana,’ Mooshika.
Our beloved ‘Ekdanta,’ or the one with one tooth, in his reclining form as presented here, is a unique and rare visual depiction that is not usually placed as an image of worship. Nevertheless, popular belief ascribes the reclining posture with the symbolisms of wealth, luxury, comfort, and prosperity. Moreover, as witnessed in the bronze work, Ganesha’s trunk turns towards the right, symbolising the spiritual power of the sun, and helping towards the fulfilment of boons faster.
While seldom worshipped, the reclining form of Ganesha is nevertheless installed as an integral part of the Vinayaka Chaturthi festival, and moreover makes for an exceptional artisanal as well as religious artifact of value to keep at home.
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