Lord Ganesha is one of the few Hindu deities who has broken the boundaries of culture, sect,
and region by uniting people in the ultimate spirit of devotion.
Being the son of supreme lord Shiva and Devi Parvati, he belongs to one of the most worshipped families in Hinduism. In
contrast to his mostly serious and very determined father, he stands for the cheerfulness and
colours in one's life.
Even though he is regarded as the deity of intellect, his intellect is not dry, but rather full of sparkles and liveliness. That's the reason he can be found sometimes engrossed in
contemplation, while sometimes immersed in his exuberant dance.
This beautifully crafted brass statue represents the cheerful spirit of lord Ganesha, portraying
him lost in the rhythm of his existential dance. His dance is not fabricated or international, it is
springing from his innermost being, pure and uncorrupted. It is the expression of his innermost
divine. The artist has brilliantly captured the same spirit, the same vigour in this seemingly small
yet enchanting statue. The elephant-headed god is dancing with his complete being, leaving
nothing untouched.
His four hands are spread in all directions signifying the intensity of his
dance. The artist draws his inspiration from the ancient sculptures giving the statue a very
antique and authentic look.
Lord Ganesha appears to different devotees in his different forms. This form of the lord is for the
ones who want to transcend their sufferings and step into the land of bliss and exuberance. This
is what this statue stands for, the ultimate a human being can aspire for, which is beyond, yet
within.
The Graceful Expressions of Dancing Ganesha: A Symbol of
Abundance and Prosperity
Lord Ganesha is also known as “Vignha-harta Shri Ganesha” as he
removes all the obstacles from the path of prosperity and
fortune in the lives of his worshipers. He is the younger son of
Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and has a special form. He bears
the head of an elephant and the body of a human. Lord Ganesha is
the head of all the associates (Gana) of Lord Shiva and for this
reason, he is also known by the name “Ganpati”.
He not only is the remover of obstacles but is also the lord of
science and art. He is an exquisite dancer and it seems he
inherited the dance styles from his glorious parents. His
father, Lord Shiv, assumes a special form known as Nataraja and
performs the Tandava dance and his mother, Goddess Parvati, is
the presiding deity of the graceful Lasya dance. Most of the
traditional dances such as Bharatnatyam and Kathak in theater
start with the glorification and worship of Lord Ganesha as he
is associated with dancing and music.
What does dancing Ganesha mean?
Dancing Ganesha is the form of Lord Ganesha in which he is
depicted dancing gracefully by lifting one of his legs up and
his four hands are arranged in different mudras. He also plays
musical instruments such as Mridanga. This form of Ganesha
emphasizes his playful and exuberant nature. A special name has
been given to Lord Ganesha for his dancing form. When he dances
in ecstasy, he is called “Rangaraj”.
Is Dancing Ganesha statue good for home?
Since the dancing Ganesha is associated with bliss and ecstasy,
it is believed that keeping its statue at home helps in blocking
any negative forces or influences from entering the home. It
also helps in overcoming financial troubles or debts and blesses
the family with material prosperity. Lord Ganesha removes all
troubles in the lives of his worshipers.
Where to keep the dancing Ganesha statue at home?
Many people prefer to keep the statue of the dancing form of
Ganesha at home as it attracts a lot of positivity. One may keep
the statue in any room such as the living room or bedroom. But
it should not be dealt with in a casual attitude, forgetting the
exalted position of Lord Ganesha. If you place the statue in the
living room, keep it in such a way that the lord faces the main
door. This will help in the protection of your home.