Blessing Lord Ganesha - Stone SculptureThe spectacular stone figure of Lord Ganesha is nicely carved out of stone. Lord Ganesha, son of Lord Shiva and Parvati, is widely invoked as the Remover of Obstacles and Lord of Beginnings. He creates on our path and removes the same following invocation. He is also known as the Lord of Obstacles (Vighnesha, Vighneshvara). Lord Ganesha is also the patron of arts and sciences, and the god of intellect and wisdom. He is honoured at the start of rituals

half-lion incarnation of Lord Vishnu

This rich tradition of Indian art has evolved over time and this legacy has been handed down from generation to generation

the buffalo demon (mahisha means buffalo)

The beautiful brass figure of Lord Ganesha is given a spectacular treatment with some exquisite designs on it

But he too was afraid as that very night he dreamed a dreadful dream

The blossoming tree with some spectacular flowers and leaves celebrates the glory of Kalamkari style of paintings centred on Andhra Pradesh of Central India

The method of waxing and dewaxing gives rise to a splendid effect in the painting

The gracefulness and feminine nature on her face is manifest in the painting

is also wearing a tiger skin

Rudraksha - Japa Mala

compassion

The volume also contains the first complete English translation of Candrakirti's Madhyamakavatara (The Entry into the Middle Way)