Ganesha

1800/1899

Salar Jung Museum
Hyderabad, India

Carved Ganesha also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka; is one of the most worshipped deities in the Hindu religion. He is known as a remover of obstacles, patron of knowledge and god of intellect and wisdom. The sculpture depicts him flanked by two attendants, his vahana or vehicle mooshaka is also seen.

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Title: Ganesha
Creator Nationality: Indian
Date Created: 1800/1899
Location: Salar Jung Museum
Subject Keywords: Hindu deity
Medium: Wood
School: South India

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