Who doesn't love the Parvati Putra, the adorable Lord Ganesha who is the Vighna harta or remover of obstacles? This large brass statue captures Lord Ganesha in a dynamic dancing pose, embodying his Chaturbhuj (four-arm) form. His upper hands hold the goad and noose, while one of his lower hands is in the Abhaya mudra, offering protection.
The lower left-hand stretches across his body, pointing to the upraised left foot, symbolizing release from the cycle of birth and death. Intriguingly, this hand mimics the outstretched trunk of an elephant, enhancing the statue's lifelike quality.
According to Indic theology, Daivata-shastra, Ganesha is the presiding deity of all branches of Vidya (knowledge) and the fine and performing arts. Known as ‘Rangaraj’, the exquisite dancer, he inherited the forceful Tandava dance from his father, Nataraj Shiva, and the graceful Lasya from his mother, Parvati.
This synthesis of dance styles makes him a revered figure among dancers and musicians. In the ‘Krida Khanda’ of the Ganesha Purana, an exquisite dance of the child Ganesha is described, showcasing his innate talent for performing arts.
Keeping this idea in mind the sculptor has crafted Ganesha's left leg raised towards his right, with his attire depicted as if in mid-motion, adding to the statue's dynamism.
Colored in a dark brown patina with a matte finish, this statue stands on a lotus pedestal on a square platform, ornamented with twin elephants with upraised trunks signifying victory.
Lord Ganesha wears minimal ornaments, with a beautiful crown and a Siras Chakra adorning his head. It is ideal to say that this statue deserves to become a centerpiece for any space brimming with dynamic energy, especially where the worship of dance and the arts are celebrated.
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