This proud bronze figure of Ganesha, created in the ‘madhuchistavidhana’ or lost wax technique, details our favouritepot bellied god in a heroic stance, carrying a sword – Khadga – and a shield, while standing on a raised lotus pedestal. The Mudgala Purana details that the fourth form of Ganesha (out of thirty-two) to be the valiant form of Ganapati, the ‘Veera Ganapati.’ However, whereas the Purana mentions this Ganesha to have sixteen hands, the ‘sthapati’ here has presented our valiant lord of auspicious beginnings with two hands and two attributes.
The simplicity of the image, in fact, makes it an even more powerful icon, attesting to the power of Ganesha as not only the god that carries unsurpassed knowledge and comprehension, but also the master that does away with any and all obstacles that hinder that devout’s journey to the path of righteousness. Moreover, we see Ganesha’s trunk coiled around what appears to be either his favourite dish, the ‘modaka,’ or the ‘amrita kumbha’ – the pot of nectar. Thus, the ‘sthapati,’ along with the fierce and powerful attributes, has also presented the benevolent and boon bestowing element of Ganesha’s divinity, allowing the devotee to truly appreciate all aspects of the god that shall guide him onto attaining a better dharmic living.
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