He is easily identified with his elephant head, potbelly, and four hands. In these four hands, he is depicted to be holding a Padma, lotus flower, a shankha, a conch shell, and an axe while his fourth arm is empty. His four arms stand for His immense power in helping humanity. The empty hand is raised upwards in Abhaya mudra symbolizing caring and protection. The lotus flower signifies enlightenment, while the axe symbolizes the delivery of justice and removal of life obstacles. The conch shell symbolizes victories, and this is why conch shells are usually blown before the start of the war in ancient India.
Lord Ganesha is depicted holding the ankusa in his upper right hand, while his tusk is seen blowing the conch shell, which is held by his lower left hand. He is seen wearing Naga, the snake, as his belt, which are sacred symbols of Ganesha's father, Lord Shiva. The chamara depicted is said to whisk away the worries and misleading thoughts. The svastika depicted symbolizes auspiciousness while the modakapatra, bowl of sweets, symbolizes what Ganesha loves most, moksha, liberation, the sweetest of all things sweet.
How to care for Wood Statues?
Wood is extensively used in sculpting especially in countries like China, Germany, and Japan. One feature that makes the wood extremely suitable for making statues and sculptures is that it is light and can take very fine detail. It is easier for artists to work with wood than with other materials such as metal or stone. Both hardwoods, as well as softwood, are used for making sculptures. Wood is mainly used for indoor sculptures because it is not as durable as stone. Changes in weather cause wooden sculptures to split or be attacked by insects or fungus. The principal woods for making sculptures and statues are cedar, pine, walnut, oak, and mahogany. The most common technique that sculptors use to make sculptures out of wood is carving with a chisel and a mallet. Since wooden statues are prone to damage, fire, and rot, they require proper care and maintenance.
It is extremely important to preserve and protect wooden sculptures with proper care. A little carelessness and negligence can lead to their decay, resulting in losing all their beauty and strength. Therefore, a regular clean-up of the sculptures is a must to prolong their age and to maintain their shine and luster.
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