The most admired and loved Hindu deity is Ganesha with an elephant head. He is the one counted on to remove obstacles of any kind from ones path. This painting of many colors has outlined Ganesha on a throne and in gold. Painter Mahender Kumawat has Ganesha on an ornamental and marble sculpted plate of Makrana that is on a stand made of sheesham wood. The beauty of it has been ameliorated with an inlay of glass and 22-carat gold. It is important to point out how marble changes at a continuous rate once carving has taken place. The original color has been known to change to an ivory color from a pristine white. This marble plate, ‘Ganesha in Yellow’ goes for $32.99.
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Marble Plate, ‘Ganesha in Yellow’
Wood Statuette, ‘Ganesha, Son of Siwa’
Nyoman Sudiana loves to portray his favorite God Ganesha, son of Siwa and Durga, who are regarded as powerful deities in Hinduism. Ganesha who sits with toes to the knee has a very expressive mammoth-like face. The wood statuette, ‘Ganesha, Son of Siwa’ statue of the Lord of Wisdom is carved from suar wood and crafted by hand and got for $172.95. It invokes an aura of nobility and spirituality.
Sandstone Statuette, ‘Kind Ganesha’
Wayan Kandiyasa’s passion is such that every chisel invokes the presence of Ganesha, popularly known as the God of Wisdom. It is believed that Ganesha can control the evil forces that harm the humans with disastrous consequences. Wayan Kandiyasa meticulously depicts his favorite God by detailing not just the head of the elephant in this Sandstone statuette, ‘Kind Ganesha’ sculpture, but also the human body and attire. The statue represents Ganesha as a noble person with a personality that demonstrates kindness and generosity. The palm-leaf book is held in his hand as a symbol of knowledge, along with a jug of holy water and his weapons: a trisula and a kapak. The price of $39.95 is a small price to pay for this sandstone statuette of Ganesha.
Sandstone Sculpture, ‘Ganesha in Repose’
Sandstone sculpture, ‘Ganesha in Repose’ was sculpted by Wayan Kandiyasa, who demonstrates his talent in the crafting of the sandstone sculpture in which he skillfully depicts Ganesha reclining in his regal glory. His pose inspires the faith in him that he is comfortably while maintaining control over those forces that harm others. Ganesha is popularly known as the one who removes obstacles as well as the record keeper of knowledge. He radiates an aura that is reassuring while filling the space he occupies with positive energy. The $194.95 price tag on this stone sculpture is worth every penny.
Sandstone Statuette, ‘Relaxing Ganesha’
Ganesha, the Hindu God in the Sandstone statuette, ‘Relaxing Ganesha’ sculpture, who is dressed with elegance and wisdom in his eyes, takes pleasure in his solitude and relaxation. Wayan Kandiyasa depicts his beloved deity by meticulously detailing Ganesha’s elephant head, human body and his attire. Ganesha is known as the God of Wisdom who imparts his knowledge to humans. The message is to eliminate the obstacles of life while pursuing knowledge and prosperity. Kandiyasa is employed with sandstone quarries on the borders of the Ayung River. This elegant sculpture goes for $59.99.




