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.
An interesting sculpture of Ganesha with Kali on the back at our resort in Gujarat, India.
Ganesha, also spelled Ganesh, also called Ganapati, elephant-headed Hindu god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshipped before any major enterprise. Lord Ganesha clears the obstacles and paves the way for us to move forward in life.
On the back side of Ganesha is the depiction of Kali. Alongside being the Goddess of darkness, destruction, and death, Kali is also a symbol of Mother Nature because she is believed to be timeless and formless, representing the creation of life and the universe as well.
Elaborate versions of Ganesha as handicrafts in India ….
Colorful Deities in Handicrafts
A Multi-faced Ganesha
Heramba Ganesh
A colorful entrance to a home in a small town in Gujarat, India. Ganesha, the Indian elephant deity, sits on top of the archway.
A Colorful Welcome
An Ahilya Fort doorway arch features attractive designs and a carving of Ganesha – the Indian elephant deity
Designs over a Doorway at Ahilya Fort
The early morning sun on the statue of a dancing Ganesha (the Hindu deity that removes obstacles and ensures success in human endeavors) casts a striking shadow on the wall