Lord Ganesh in Indian Art: Table of Conents

First Online: October 08,2000
Last  Updated: June 16,2008

Table of Contents

King of Sets Article on the elephant headed deity Ganesh who is worshipped as the God of Beginning and the Fighter of Obstacles.

Ganapati's Birthday The birthday of Lord Ganesh is among the most celebrated of the festivals in India.

• Elephant Head, Elephant Belly
• Ganapati Descending to Earth
• Ganapati in Wooden Inlay Work
• Ganesh in Stained Glass
• Ganesh in a Modern Metallic Sculpture
• Ganesh on a Carved Wooden Door
• Ganesh with a Veena Instrument
• An Idol of Ganesh Overwhelmingly Decorated With Flowers on his Birthday
• An Idol of Ganesh Made With White Clay
• Idol of Ganapati, Gokarn Pilgrimage Center
• Lord Ganesh in a Floral Rangoli
• Lord Ganesh rides his favorite mouse to earth
• Mysore Style Ganesh
• A Painted Idol of Elephant Headed Ganesh at Marketplace
• Painted Leather Puppet of Ganesh
• Riding Ganapati in a Kavi Wall Mural
• Various Statues of Ganesh for Sale for Ganesh Festival
• A Wooden Idol of Ganesh Worshipped by Tribals of Madhya Pradesh

See Also:

• Indian Elephants -- Section on the elephants of India explores their use in temples, as work-force, and their role in Indian society; includes a FAQ and a number of pictures.

• Lord Shiva in Indian Art