{"product_id":"ganesha-statue-antique-thai-style-enthroned-bronze-seated-ganesha-statue-65cm3","title":"Ganesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Enthroned Bronze Seated Ganesha Statue - 6.5cm\/3\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAntique Thai Style Enthroned Bronze Seated Ganesha Statue - 6.5cm\/3\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures - (Height) 6.5cm\/3\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn antique Thai style bronze enthroned seated Ganesha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive azurite and malachite patina of the piece is particularly delightful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere Ganesha is seated on an ornate throne. The piece is made from two separate but interlocking parts. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGanesha is the elephant headed son of Shiva. \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn his hand Ganesha holds laddus, the name for Indian sweetmeats. Whilst some may interpret this as Ganesha simply having a sweet tooth or a (relatable) penchant for candy, it is no surprise that the sweet delicacies carry further meaning. These tasty treats represent the reward for a wisely-led life and the eternal sweetness that comes from a fulfilled experience. Dentists around the world will be delighted to hear that Ganesha is never depicted actually \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eeating\u003c\/i\u003e the sweetmeats, but this item of the deity does also show his parallels with everyday human life. This relates to Ganesha’s status as a Vedic God, which means he does not forget even those who are not his devotees and instead looks out for everyone. This is communicated through his depiction as always looking upwards or at eye-level, as he is surveying all human life and is therefore not solely focussed on those praying to him.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003eIn this depiction of Ganesha he also holds the remnants of his broken tusk. The breaking of the tusk has several backstories. One instance suggests that it was shattered when Shiva cut the head off the elephant, prior to bestowing it onto Ganesha. Another writes that Ganesha’s quill broke and he needed a writing instrument – try telling your boss that next time you try to write up a report with an elephant tusk because your computer crashed. Regardless of its multiple origins, the holding of the tusk represents less of a keepsake, and more of a depiction that our spirituality is more important than our outer bodies, meaning we must overcome the duality of the two as separate entities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe direction of Ganesha's trunk has symbolic meaning. Here Ganesha's trunk hangs straight down. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe straight-trunked Ganesha is the rarest form, symbolizing the opening of the Sushumna Nadi, a central energy channel in the body.  It signifies a state of complete alignment between the individual and the divine, where there is no separation or distortion. Although rarely found, idols with straight trunks are considered highly auspicious and are worshipped with reverence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn his early forms in India, Ganesha was associated with fertility. Later he became widely revered as the Remover of Obstacles and more generally as Lord of Beginnings and Lord of Obstacles, patron of arts and sciences and the deity of intellect and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEither side of Ganesha are two Naga serpents providing protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSATISFACTION GUARANTEE - We have been offering SE Asian Art, through our website, for many years and are proud of the reputation we have developed for fair and honest listings. However, if for any reason, whatsoever, you are unhappy with your purchase please just let us know and we will provide a full refund. We want you to be 100% happy with your purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HD Asian Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64676788633971,"sku":"zht1789790941193","price":109.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/7054\/8083\/files\/ganesha-statue---antique-thai-style-enthroned-bronze-seated-ganesha-statue---65c_1.jpg?v=1789790945","url":"https:\/\/yuletideclad.shop\/products\/ganesha-statue-antique-thai-style-enthroned-bronze-seated-ganesha-statue-65cm3","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}