Gun Metal Ganesha

Gun Metal Ganesha

Deities

Ganesha, also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, Pilliyar, and Binayak is one of the most worshipped deities in Hinduism. Ganesha is known as the god of new beginnings, success, remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and science as well as the deva of intellect and wisdom. Ganesha's elephant head makes him easy to identify in Hindu legends and art. Ganesha is also widely worshipped by Jains and Buddhists. 

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Check out sacred texts that relate to the artifact. 

• SONS OF SIVA AND PĀRVATI
• THE MAHABHARATA: ADI PARVA

Sources:
Robert L. Brown, Ganesh: Studies of an Asian God (Delhi: Sri Satguru Publications, 1997).

Elizabethtown College (Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, USA)

Dr. William V. Puffenberger

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A human body with an elephant head decorated with jewelry and a crown. The statue also has four hands, all holding objects.

13 in X 7.5 in (33 cm X 19.1 cm)

Physical Object

Puffenberger #20

India