Ganesha on Lotus Art Form

Enchanting, small statue with incredible detail, created using the lost wax casting process. The finest lines are artfully crafted and appear in all their splendour. It is made of lightweight brass and comes individually packaged in a box lined with shiny fabric.

Ganesha is perhaps the most popular of all Indian gods. He is considered the son of Parvati and Shiva. According to legend, Shiva withdrew to meditate and Parvati created a son out of loneliness. When Shiva returned, he cut off the son's head in anger. After he realised what he had done, he ordered the head of the first person who came along to be placed on Ganesha's body to bring him back to life. This was an elephant – a new god was born, combining the power of Shiva and Parvati.

It is said that he removes all obstacles from the path. He is therefore often invoked before any kind of undertaking . He ensures material and spiritual prosperity and is thus considered the patron saint of business people. But Ganesha is also a must for any new beginning, be it a move or a new job, as he blesses the new situation and promises good fortune. Ganesha has four arms. They represent the four aspects of the subtle body: mind, ego, spirit and consciousness.

High-quality art object, brass, H: 5 cm, 45 g