Oxidation Finish & Decorated with Coral and Turquoise Stones 19" Ganesha Statue

Four Armed Ganesha Statue

 Ganesha – The Remover of all Obstacles

Ganesh is one of the most popular guardian deities worshipped in Nepal by Hindus and Buddhists alike. Large numbers of independent temples of Ganesh are found in Kathmandu valley. Ganesh is said to be the deity of eliminator of obstacles. To begin any auspicious work or enterprise Nepalese people adore this deity with the hope that they may accomplish their work successfully by averting the obstacles if there be any. The form of Ganesh or Ganapati is described in Sadhanamala and Nispannayogavali.

Gestures and Attributes

Ganapati rides on a mouse and is white in colour. He has an elephant face. A snake forms his sacred thread. He is four-armed. In the two right hands he carries a rosary beads mala and a radish and in the two left hands a parasu i.e. axe and a laddu i.e. sweet ball. Ganesh is said to be the son of Shiva and Parvati. It so happened once that Kumara or Kartikeyya challenged Ganesh to circumambulate the world. The winner's prize was to be to be worshipped by the people first. Kartikeyya travelled the world with his vehicle peacock several times and was about to report this to Lord Shiva and Parvati. Ganesh then thinking that he would not be able to circumambulate the world with his tiny vehicle mouse came out with different idea. He began to circumambulate around Lord Shiva and Parvati thrice.

About This Sculpture

This statue is a beautiful portrayal of Four Armed Ganesha. Expertly sculpted from copper alloy using lost wax method the statue has been submitted to an oxidation process and then decorated with coral and turquoise stones to yield a rich and sensuous finish. The Ganesha sits gracefully in meditation upon a lotus throne. With his head slightly inclined, he seems to smile with a secret inner joy, prompting feelings of encouragement and happiness in the observer. His robes are exquisitely carved throughout with leaves and vines, showing marvelous detailing, where a beautiful lotus base is also intricately hand carved with flowers, leaves and vines. And over all, the lovely oxidation finish lends a pleasing sense of warmth, gently inviting one to linger, leaving thoughts of the world behind. This sculpture was individually handcrafted in Patan, Nepal by master artisans of the Shakya clan who are considered among the best in the world. These craftsmen are the modern heirs to a centuries-old tradition of creating sacred art for use in temples and monasteries. The fine metalworking techniques have been passed down from generation to generation since ancient times.