Ganesha Stone Statue in Abhaya Mudra Holds Laddu & Axe With Cobra & Mooshika 44"

Name: Ganesha Stone Statue in Abhaya Mudra Holds Laddu & Axe With Cobra & Mooshika 44"
Brand: Lotus Sculpture
SKU: 192ls1669
Price: 3999 USD
Availability: InStock

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Statue Details

Materials: Stone, Hand Carved Indonesian Lava Stone from Java

Total Height Including Base: 44 inches or 112 cms

Base Height: 11 inches

Base Width & Depth: 24 x 19 inches

Weight: Approximately 873 pounds or 396 kgs

Ganesha is the elephant-headed remover of obstacles and lord of new beginnings in Hinduism, the first deity invoked before any undertaking, who governs wisdom, prosperity, and the clearing of every path in life and spiritual practice
He sits in abhaya mudra holding a laddu sweet, axe, and fly whisk, wearing a mala necklace, carved bracelets, and decorated garments, with a cobra across his chest, a carved halo behind his head, and Mooshika his mouse mount seated at his feet
This fully attributed Ganesha brings protective and auspicious presence to a garden entrance, outdoor puja space, or mandir room
This garden Ganesha sculpture is hand carved from one block of stone and completely one of a kind, perfect in any weather hot or cold, you will receive this exact statue in your order

Meet Our Indonesian Stone Carvers! Click here watch how they bring Gods to life from solid blocks of stone.

Ganesha is the elephant-headed son of Shiva and Parvati and the most widely invoked deity in Hinduism. As the remover of obstacles, lord of new beginnings, and patron of wisdom and the arts, he is called upon before any significant undertaking in life, work, or spiritual practice. His iconography is among the richest in all of Hindu sacred art, with each attribute in his hands and on his body carrying precise symbolic meaning. This sculpture presents one of the most complete and iconographically detailed renderings of Ganesha available in stone garden sculpture.

This sculpture depicts Ganesha seated with one foot resting on the ground and the other raised, in a posture of relaxed authority. He has four arms, each holding a specific attribute. His lower right hand is raised in abhaya mudra, the open-palmed gesture of fearlessness and divine protection directed toward the devotee. His lower left hand holds a laddu, the round sweet associated with Ganesha as a symbol of the rewards he bestows on his devotees, prosperity, success, and the sweetness of life fulfilled. His upper right hand holds an ankusha, the elephant goad or axe, which he uses to clear obstacles and remove obstructions from the devotee's path. His upper left hand holds a fly whisk, a symbol of royal authority and divine status used in traditional Hindu ceremonial worship. A cobra is draped across his chest and over his left shoulder, coiling at his body, a direct connection to his father Shiva who also wears the cobra as a sacred ornament. Around his neck hangs a mala bead necklace draped in full relief across his chest. He wears a decorated waistband and ornamental clothing with carved surface detail across the garment. Carved bracelets and armlets are visible at his wrists and upper arms. Behind his head rises a carved halo or prabhamandala, a circular aureole representing divine radiance and the sacred light that emanates from a deity's presence. At his feet sits Mooshika, the mouse who serves as Ganesha's vehicle and mount, a small but clearly carved figure at the base of the sculpture. Mooshika represents the ego and desire that Ganesha has mastered and rides rather than being controlled by.

The sculpture is carved from stone with a dark grey surface and fine even texture that holds the dense iconographic detail throughout. Stone of this density suits permanent outdoor garden placement and develops a natural patina over time. The level of detail across this piece, from the cobra wrapping, the individual mala beads, the fly whisk, the halo, the decorated garment, and the Mooshika at his feet, reflects sustained and skilled hand-finishing work.

At 44 inches tall, this Ganesha commands strong garden presence. He works as a garden centerpiece, at an entrance gate or driveway, as the anchor of an outdoor puja space, or indoors in a large entryway, mandir room, or dedicated altar. For anyone seeking a complete and iconographically rich Ganesha, this sculpture presents his full attributes with clarity and devotional depth.

Need Ganesh a little taller? Here are ideas to make your own base or pedestal>>>

Click on the video above to watch our Indonesian artists carve gods from solid stone.

"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.

Lava stone statues from Bali do not need much maintenance. The best way to maintain the statue is to simply dust the piece periodically to keep any dirt from accumulating. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor use.

You can use soap, warm water and a cotton cloth to periodically go over the statue to remove any dust or dirt buildup.

Soap and warm water is the best way to maintain the statue. You can use a small brush to get into the small crevices of the statue like the hands and hair.

Lava stone's durability makes it perfect for cold winters and hot summers of any climate. The stone can stand up to the harshest conditions of heat and bitter cold. We suggest you bathe the sculpture at least once a year so that dirt does not collect on the sculpture. This will maintain the sculpture for your grandchildren and then their grandchildren!

If you have any questions concerning your lava stone statue please email us at info@lotussculpture.com or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.

USA Shipping

This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California gallery and ready for immediate packing & shipping. Packing takes anywhere from 1-4 business days. Shipping takes anywhere from 1-6 business days. The shipping price is automatically calculated from Oceanside, California to the destination in the online checkout. Or you can get a shipping quote by clicking the Calculate Shipping link beneath the Add to Cart button. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance to the destination from our Oceanside, California showroom.
The delivery charges include insurance, a residential lift gate delivery to your home or business. The freight company will call you to schedule a delivery day and time frame to make the delivery. Someone must be present to receive the statue. Depending on where you are located we will use either R&L Carriers, UPS Freight, Estes, DHX or Roadrunner Transport.
The freight company will use a lift gate to bring the sculpture to the ground and then use a pallet jack to move it anywhere on the same level. They will move it anywhere in your driveway or in your garage. They will not take it to your backyard or in the elevator to your apartment or up or down any steps. They will not be unpacking the statue and taking the crate away. Think of them as you would UPS or Fedex. They only deliver the statue. If you require a little extra service, (within reason) a tip to a delivery man usually works wonders!
For placing the statue our customers have either placed the statue themselves with help of a friend and a tool like a hand truck or a dolly. Or by contacting their landscaper who is used to moving large and heavy objects like rocks and trees into place. For much larger and heavier sculptures sometimes the customer needs a piece of heavy equipment for placing the statue like a crane or forklift. If you have any questions contact me directly at kyle@lotussculpture.com or (760) 994-4455

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International Shipping

This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California showroom and ready for immediate packing & shipping. This piece is too heavy to ship via UPS and will be shipped using an international freight service. Packing takes anywhere from 1-4 days depending on the statue. We can ship the statue using either sea or air freight to either the your home or the closest port.
If you place your order online shipping will show in the order as $0. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, California to determine the shipping price. The shipping quote will be emailed to you and no charge will be made without your approval.
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.
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