Dancing Ganesh Hindu Wall Relief with Stand, Aged Stone Finish, 6.5 in New Attic no returns

Joy in Motion: a Dancing Ganesh Relief

Ganesh is shown dancing in this small wall relief. The aged stone finish gives the Dancing Ganesh relief a quiet, weathered look. A hanging mount is on the back, and the stand pictured is included. It is light and compact, so this Hindu wall relief fits an entry, a desk, or a shelf.

Product Details

• Material: Crushed stone and resin
• Finish: Aged stone
• Dimensions: 6.5 in H x 4.5 in W x 0.75 in D
• Weight: 1.3 lbs
• Display: Hanging mount on back, stand included
• Product number: O-037S

Ganesh in Hindu Tradition

Ganesh has the head of an elephant and the body of a man. He is the son of Shiva and Parvati. In the best-known tale, Shiva replaced his lost head with the first creature available, an elephant. Devotees honor this elephant headed god as patron of writers, travelers, students, and new ventures. He rides a rat, which stands for his skill at getting around obstacles.

The Remover of Obstacles

As remover of obstacles, Ganesh is invoked at the start of every undertaking, ritual, or journey. A museum note at LACMA calls him the lord of obstacles. His image suits an entry or a desk, where new work begins. Here the elephant headed god greets visitors in a lively mood. The Dancing Ganesh relief keeps that welcome small and warm.

A Dancing Form

Dancing images of Ganesh are called Nritta Ganapati. A Pala era example in Chennai shows him on a lotus in a three-bend pose, with eight hands. Small attendants of Shiva play drums and cymbals at his feet. A mouse and a kneeling devotee appear on the base. This Hindu wall relief is a small, simple version of that joyful idea.

Where to Place Him

A Dancing Ganesh relief suits the first spot a guest sees. Try an entry table or a hallway shelf. Placed there, the remover of obstacles seems to greet each arrival. The Dancing Ganesh relief is only 0.75 in deep, so it sits flat against a wall. This Hindu wall relief also works near a desk, where new projects begin. A light wall makes the aged stone finish stand out.

This Dancing Ganesh relief is 6.5 in tall and weighs 1.3 lbs. It hangs from the mount on the back or stands on its stand. Dust it with a soft dry cloth. See more of our Asian Art Collection, including the Ganesh writing the Mahabharata statue.

Hindu art shows Ganesh in many forms, seated, standing, or dancing. Sculptors across India and Southeast Asia gave him a place of honor.

For More Reading

• Meet the elephant headed god and his many stories. Ganesha - Wikipedia
• Read how Ganesh became patron of writers and travelers. Ganesha - World History Encyclopedia
• See a Pala era dancing Ganesha with attendants and a mouse. A Dancing Ganesa from the Pala Era - Sruti
• Compare a fourteenth century Javanese Ganesha at LACMA. Ganesha, Lord of Obstacles - Los Angeles County Museum of Art