Grand Ganesha On Architectural Frame
IDOL IS MADE ON THE DRY TEAK WOOD (SAAGWAN).Sagwan wood (Indian teak) acts as the foundational core for silver furniture because it provides the necessary
heavy-duty structural strength, termite resistance, and longevity required to securely support heavy silver.
The idol displays an exceptionally detailed, highly finished silver idol of the Lord Ganesha, set within a grand architectural frame and resting on a
tiered pedestal
Description
Here are the specific visual elements of the sculpture:
The Deity (Lord Ganesha)
Posture: Ganesha is seated on a low royal bench or platform in a balanced, relaxed posture (Lalitasana variation). His right leg is slightly raised, and his left leg
rests closer to the base.
Hands and Sacred Objects: He is depicted with four arms:
His front-right hand is open, raised in the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of protection/blessing), with an auspicious marking visible on the palm.
His front-left hand securely holds a large, stylized sweet.
His two upper hands hold his traditional attributes: the ankusha (goad) in his right hand and a stylized pasha (noose) or conch-like emblem in his left.
Adornments: His body features a polished, reflective finish, contrasted by fine carvings on his ornate crown (mukut), heavy neck ornaments, armlets, and waistband.
His trunk sweeps smoothly to his left, reaching toward the modak.
The Archway and Pedestal
The Prabhavali (Arch): Framing Ganesha is a magnificent, semi-circular decorative archway supported by detailed pillars. The entire rim of the arch is deeply engraved
with a pattern resembling stylized flames or leaves, culminating in an intricate floral crest at the top center.
The Lotus Base: The throne sits atop a massive, rounded base sculpted into two prominent tiers of layered lotus petals (Kamal Asana). The petals feature fine vertical
line engravings that give them texture.
The Support Feet: The very bottom rim of the circular lotus base rests upon small ornamental feet carved in the shape of stylized animal faces (likely lion faces).
This idol emphasizes the bright, reflective sheen of the silver and ensures every minute engraving is crisply defined.
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