This small 6 cm high brass Ganesha statue depicts the popular Hindu deity with a distinctive elephant head, symbolizing wisdom, success, and protection. This compact brass figure can serve as a decorative piece, a statue for a home altar, or a thoughtful gift for enthusiasts of Indian culture and spirituality.
Technical Features
Height: approximately 6 cm
Material: brass
Spiritual Significance and Origin
Ganesha is one of the most revered deities in India, present in both Hindu and Buddhist traditions. His distinctive elephant head symbolizes wisdom and knowledge. According to legend, Ganesha received an elephant head as part of a divine transformation, highlighting his role as a protector and bringer of wisdom.
Ganesha is worshiped as the deity of wisdom, knowledge, and success, especially at the beginning of important tasks such as weddings, birthdays, or business projects. He is also the god of luck and prosperity and a protector of travelers and the home.
Symbolism of Ganesha
This brass statue depicts Ganesha in a two-armed, meditative posture. Despite its compact size, it carries rich symbolic meaning:
- Elephant head: represents strength and wisdom that comes with knowledge.
- Large belly: symbolizes patience and generosity.
- Right hand (blessing): In Abhaya Mudra, it provides protection and removes fear for the devotee.
- Left hand (modak): Holds a small sweet (Modak) or is in a giving gesture, representing the fruits of spiritual efforts and wisdom.
Ganesha symbolizes wisdom and intelligence and is a guardian of the arts, music, poetry, and dance. He protects the home and business and removes obstacles along the way.
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