Ganesha Brass Statues

Ganesh is considered one of the most well-known and cherished gods and goddesses in the Hindu pantheon, and by far the most widely recognized outside of India. Ganesh is the Lord of Wealth, bringing prosperity, material wealth, and achievement. He is the Lord of Origins and the Cleanser of Material and Divine Impediments. Remarkably, he also places significant barriers in the way of individuals who must be inspected. Ganesh is ubiquitously revered by mostly all castes and communities in all regions of India due to these characteristics, irrespective of other transcendental allegiances. His portrait can be discovered everywhere, in a plethora of forms, and he is invoked before commencing any job.

1. Dancing Ganesha: As an emblem of their mystical abilities, Hindu gods are typically portrayed with multiple arms. Two of Ganesha's arms are utilized to demonstrate the "S" curvatures of his dancing body: his right arm reaches out from his shoulder as the arm points to his swinging trunk, reiterating its elegant curve; and his lower-left arm leads our glances down to the hip that protrudes out towards the right. His right arm is holding an enormous combat ax to help shield his devotees from long term damage and to cut away negative thought. Ganesha retains a cone-shaped object in his upper-left hand that has been interpreted in a variety of ways: it could represent his damaged tusk, or it might be a daikon — a delectable delicacy for elephants. Ganesha is also recognised as the Lord of Education and the Cultural activities, in addition to being the Lord of the Yield. His humongous elephant head represents wisdom and courage. Elephants were commonly used by Indian rulers to win battles, construct castles, and exhibit their affluence in ceremonial purposes. Elephants squirting water from their trunks have always been equated to thundering storm clouds by ancient Indian poets. Elephants are already appreciated for their cooperative conduct.

2. Lakshmi Ganesha: On Diwali, Lord Ganesha is loved and respected along with Goddess Lakshmi instead of Lord Vishnu. Maa Parvati happened to know her two sons well enough, so she embraced Lord Ganesha as her youngest son. Goddess Lakshmi was ecstatic and notified Goddess Parvati, "From early this morning on, I'm offering my complete personal achievements, luxurious lifestyle, and affluence to my son Ganesha."  I will bestow all of Ganesha's needs and desires. Lord Ganesha worship will be necessary whenever I conduct my worship. Anyone who neglects to idolize Shri Ganesha along with me will not be capable of obtaining Shree or myself.

3. Blessing Ganesha: Lord Ganesh invariably transmits out the signal to be a great listener. You could perhaps pay heed more often than you communicate. It is frequently asserted that becoming a good communicator is highly essential in interacting with just about any circumstance. Invariably pay heed first before you talk. Lord Ganesh invariably teaches us to honor and modest ourselves in front of other people. Lord Ganesh invariably aims to teach us that nobody is unequal, and that everyone should be treated the same way you would prefer to be handled. No matter however much expertise or authority you possess, you must employ it for the benefit of society rather than in an inappropriate manner. Your expertise and authority are your most effective weapons, so just use them judiciously.

4. Ganesha Lakshmi Saraswati: All through Durga Puja, four gods and goddesses - Lord Ganesha, Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Saraswati, and Lord Kartikeya - are revered in the Puja area alongside Goddess Durga. As per widespread belief, Ganesh, Lakshmi, Saraswati, and Kartikeya are the young children of Goddess Durga.

FAQS

Q1. Who is Ganesha’s wife?

Ganesha is represented as unmarried in certain regions of India, but wedded to both Buddhi ("Intellectual ability") and Siddhi ("Victory") in the others. In all other cultures, he seems to have a third wife titled  Riddhi ("Affluence").

Q2. Does Lord Ganesha bring good luck to his worshippers?

Lord Ganesha is widely believed to bring lots of luck and is thus revered before commencing everything that is truly innovative.

Exotic India makes available to you thousands of hand made brass sculptures of Lord Ganesha — one of the most beloved deities in the Hindu pantheon. These works bring you Ganesha in a tremendous variety of postures and attitudes, ensuring that whatever your needs, we have the sculpture for you.

Ganesha finds devotees across a huge swathe of the world, with Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist practitioners lending him their devotion. Famous for his elephant head, the deity has many attributions. This includes, most importantly, his granting of good luck and removal of obstacles. For this reason, many believe no home is complete with an altar to Ganesha. Tributes are given to these statues to bring about the good luck that the deity is known for.

Ganesha also grants us the arts, sciences, intellect, and wisdom. He oversees beginnings, leading to countless auspicious ceremonies starting with the honoring of Ganesha.

While the origins of this god have been proposed by some, he is so widely worshipped and revered by followers of so many traditions that the question remains unclear. Today, he is worshipped widely in India, the Philippines, Java, Bali, Bornia, Burma, Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, among many other countries. His ability to command respect and admiration from so many people following so many different paths reveals how special and powerful this deity is.

Statues of Ganesha are said to bestow on the house the gifts of good fortune and the removal of obstacles, especially when given gifts. This has made Ganesha sculptures a highly sought after fixture for homes around the world.

Q3. Are there any rooms in which we should avoid keeping a Ganesha idol or image?

Vastu experts have the opinion that the Sri Ganesha idol in your home becomes less effective if placed in the bedroom or gloomy spaces. One should never keep a Ganesha idol or image in the laundry room, near the bathroom, storehouse, or in garage. Spaces that are dingy and dirty should be strictly avoided while placing the statue of Bhagwan Ganesha in your home.

Q4. Which Ganesh statue is good for home?

Vastu focuses on the attributes of Sri Ganesha and his posture to suggest the best and most auspicious roopa (form) of the Lord to bring home. The idol made from pure materials should represent Ganesha in Lalitasana (royal posture), his trunk tilting to the left, with Modak and mouse included in the composition. A white color Ganesha idol is considered propitious for the residents of the house as the bringer of positivity, success, and riches. Sri Ganesha in a benevolent manner, with his hand in the gesture of destroying fear (Abhaya mudra) confers endless positivity on the household.

Q5. Which color Ganesha idol is good for home?

A white color Ganesha idol is considered propitious for the residents of the household as the bringer of positivity, success, and riches. White color is the symbol of divinity and purity and a white Ganesha idol is considered fortunate for any space including your home. Other colors of Sri Ganesha- green (money), red (inner power and action), and black (success and harmony) are placed in the home keeping in mind a specific goal for the people or individual.