With his elephant head and human body, Ganesha (or Ganesh) is one of the most beloved and popular of all the Hindu gods. This is because he brings good fortune while destroying all obstacles.
Ganesh is depicted as an art form in colorful statues and stone carvings.
Various stone sculptures of Ganesha were decorated daily at our resort in Gujarat, India,
Ganesha, a much-beloved and worshiped deity, is the son of Lord Shiva and Parvati. He is also known as the God of wisdom, prosperity, and auspiciousness. A Ganesha statue can be hand-carved in many postures and forms, typically with four or eight arms, holding various symbolic objects.
Elaborate versions of Ganesha as handicrafts in India ….
Colorful Deities in Handicrafts
Even deities in India wear colorful clothes or display bright shades of color.
Ganesh also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, or by numerous other names, is one of the best-known and most worshiped deities in the Hindu pantheon. Ganesh is all about protection and power so much of his symbolism is related to safeguarding us from life’s physical and subtle obstacles.
Here is a depiction of a colorful Ganesh in a garden. A bright pot and flowers add other colors to the setting.
A Bright Colorful Ganesha