Ganesha Statue Dark Wood in Abhaya Mudra Holding Sweets and Noose with Mooshika 18"

Name: Ganesha Statue Dark Wood in Abhaya Mudra Holding Sweets and Noose with Mooshika 18"
Brand: Lotus Sculpture
SKU: 179w13p
Price: 239 USD
Availability: InStock

Item# 179w13p 3800 Store Reviews

Statue Details

Materials: Neem Wood Hand Carved in Tamil Nadu, India

Total Height Including Base: 18 inches or 46 cms

Base Width & Depth: 10 x 3 inches

Weight: 5 pounds or 2 kgs

Ganesha raising his hand in abhaya mudra while holding a modak, ankusha (goad), and pasha (noose) delivers the full promise of his divine role: fear nothing, obstacles are cleared, and the sweet reward of devotion is already on its way
This murti features powerfully extended four arms, layered bead necklaces, carved leg wrappings, a lotus throne, and Mooshika at the base, the natural grain deepening in every carved recess
This Ganesha statue is perfectly sized for a home puja room, personal altar, or desk as a handcrafted devotional sculpture bringing joyful abundance and protection into daily life
Ganesh is hand carved from one piece of neem tree wood and completely one of a kind, you will receive this exact statue with your purchase

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Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and lord of all beginnings, is the deity called upon first in every Hindu prayer and ceremony, and his raised hand in abhaya mudra is one of the most direct and personal gestures in all of sacred art: a divine assurance that fear has no place in the space his presence occupies. Seated in lalitasana on a carved lotus throne, his four arms carry his complete sacred iconography: the lower right raised in abhaya mudra offering fearless protection directly to the devotee, the lower left holding a modak representing the sweet reward of sincere inner practice, the upper right holding an ankusha (goad) that sharpens focus and cuts through every obstacle, and the upper left a pasha (noose) that binds and removes what blocks the devotee's path. Mooshika, his devoted mouse vahana, sits carved at the lower right of the lotus throne, faithfully present beside the pendant leg as Ganesha's eternal companion and vehicle through the world.

This sculpture is hand-carved in India from dark wood, its deep reddish-brown tone and natural grain running through every surface, warming at the raised relief of the bead necklaces, beaded waist sash, and carved crown, and darkening in the recesses of the carving to give the piece depth and shadow. The four arms extend powerfully outward with strength and proportion that give this murti a commanding physical presence despite its 18 inch height. The beaded necklace strands, carved leg wrappings, lotus throne petals, and the arch panel detailing and rosette medallion on the stepped base platform are all rendered with careful hand-worked detail in the South Indian temple carving tradition. At 18 inches this murti is ideally sized for a home puja room, personal altar, or desk where Ganesha's fearless protection and auspicious blessing are actively invited into daily life.

"The statue chooses you.

You know when you find the right piece to bring into your home and into your heart."

~ Kyle Tortora, Founder, Lotus Sculpture ~

"In heaven Lord Ganesh will establish the predominance of gods, on earth that of people, in the nether world that of serpents and anti-gods"
~A Hymn from Sri Bhagavat-Tathva~

The chubby, gentle, wise, elephant-headed Ganesh, or Ganesha, is one of Hinduisms most popular deities. He is the remover of obstacles, the deity whom worshippers first acknowledge when they visit a temple. He is also patron of letters and of learning; he is the legendary scribe who, using his broken tusk, which he often holds, wrote down parts of the Mahabharata epic. Ganesh is usually depicted colored red; he is pot bellied, has one tusk broken, and has four arms that may hold a pasam, a goad, and a pot of rice or sweetmeats. The sweet meats are held in a type of bowl known as a laddus. His appetite for these sweets is legendary and offerings of them are often left at his shrine.

Statues of Ganesh can be found in most Indian towns. His image is placed where new houses are to be built; he is honored at the start of a journey or business venture, and poets traditionally invoke him at the start of a book.

A pasam is a triple twine weapon. Each of the three twines represents, arrogance and conceit, Maya - the illusory nature of the real world, ignorance. In Hindu ideology weapons are a viewed as symbolic tools to destroy the ego rather than to cause any type of bloodshed. Goads (or elephant prods) are typically used to direct elephants. Goads are symbolic of how one should steer the soul away from the ignorance and illusions of this earthly world just as a mahout would steer an elephant away from any treacherous path.

The use of a wood polish will keep the wood looking fresh and the colors vibrant.

Wood statues are easy to take care of as they just need some annual upkeep to keep them looking as they did when they were first carved. All the wood used by Lotus Sculpure's artists is dried out for months. Moisture causes cracks in the sculpture as the wood contracts and expands in different temperatures. Our wood has little to no moisture in it assuring that the sculpture is not going to crack in its journey into different climates. Here are some simple tips to keep your statue in good condition:

Dust the statue as needed to prevent dirt build up
To make the statue shine use a natural wood cleaner and a cotton cloth to buff the sculpture

We prefer Old English to polish and buff our statues. The use of a wood polish like Old English will keep the wood looking fresh and keep the colors looking vibrant. For natural wood and painted wooden statues we recommend Old English for lighter woods. For darker wood statues we recommend Old English for darker woods. Lotus Sculpture cleans and polishes each wooden statue prior to shipping them to the customer.

We recommend keeping wooden statues in an indoor environment. Wood statues can go outside however, they will wear more quickly and develop an antique appearance. If you would like to put a wood statue from Lotus Sculpture outside and keep the same appearance of the sculpture we would recommend first coating the statue with a couple of layers of sealant or polyurethane. We would then recommend placing the statue in a partially covered area. The more exposure to the elements the more the statue will wear over time. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any questions regarding your wooden statue from Lotus Sculpture, (760) 994-4455 or info@lotussculpture.com.

USA Shipping

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You can obtain a shipping quote for any statue by clicking the link, Calculate Shipping beneath to the Add To Cart button on every statues' page. Besides the shipping price, the results will also display the date the statue will arrive at your home. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.

International Shipping

This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate shipping to anywhere in the world. International shipping charges will be calculated automatically upon checkout.
You can obtain a shipping quote for any statue by clicking the link, Calculate Shipping beneath to the Add To Cart button on every statues' page. Or you can email info@lotussculpture.com or call us 760-994-4455 to receive a shipping quote. Please include the item number of the statue you are interested in purchasing as well as your country and postal code. Lotus Sculpture uses Instapak foam injection packing system or bubble wrap and recycled peanuts to ensure that all our pieces arrive undamaged. Click here to learn more about Lotus Sculptures packing.