It’s little wonder then that the image of the elephant god has seen several transformations, including in the way modern art depicts him. “The visual form created right in the beginning is the real inspiration. “The image portrays the blessing given by the god and acceptance of offerings by devotees of his favourite sweet, modak,” Kamath said. The same art form changed to show Ganesha sitting on thrones made of gold.”The dancing GaneshaThis image replicates the tandava-nritya or spiritual dance performed by Ganesha’s father in Hindu mythology, Lord Shiva. (Vasudeo Kamath)“This is the Ganesha form made by a child, woman or man, worshipped by the creator.

Source: Hindustan Times September 05, 2016 07:41 UTC