Large Ganesha Statue - Antique Thai Style Bronze Dancing Ganesh Statue - 121cm/48"

Antique Thai Style Bronze Dancing Ganesha Statue - 121cm/48"

Measures (Height) 121cm/48"

A magnificent antique Thai style bronze dancing Ganesha. The distinctive patina of the piece is particularly delightful. Ganesha is the elephant headed son of Shiva.

In the vast pantheon of Hindu deities the Dancing Ganesha stands as a captivating representation of divine joy, rhythm, and cosmic harmony.

Dancing Ganesha epitomizes the cosmic dance, a sacred choreography that orchestrates the rhythms of creation and dissolution. The deity's dance symbolizes the eternal cycle of life, where each step in the cosmic ballet marks a transition, a transformation, and a celebration of the divine order.

He holds his broken tusk in one hand and a bowl of sweetmeats in another hand. 

He also holds an axe and noose (loose on his arm). Whilst an elephant-headed deity wielding an axe and lasso may inspire images of a belligerent warhead, rest assured these items represent something far more encouraging. Instead, these instruments are rooted in metaphor and promote the idea that we should cut away the obstacles before us. In destroying our vices and obstacles, be they certain hurdles in our lives or more abstract feelings such as jealousy and anger, we can source new beginnings and cultivate a new approach to the things that have been worrying us. 

In 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.

Dancing Ganesha serves as an icon of resilience and triumph over obstacles. The rhythmic movements of the dance are a dynamic expression of the deity's ability to navigate the twists and turns of existence with grace, dispelling impediments and paving the way for spiritual growth.

The symbolism of Dancing Ganesha transcends individual devotion, embodying cosmic truths and universal harmony. The dance becomes a manifestation of the interconnectedness of all beings, reflecting the divine order that underlies the intricate tapestry of the cosmos.

Dancing Ganesha, with his rhythmic movements and divine grace, beckons devotees into the sacred space of the cosmic dance—a dance that encompasses creation, destruction, and the unending celebration of life.

The symbolism embedded in the dance of Ganesha invites practitioners to tread the path of joy, resilience, and surrender, ultimately finding themselves in harmony with the cosmic choreography of the universe.

As devotees engage with the profound meaning of the Dancing Ganesha, they discover not just a deity on the dance floor but a guiding presence inspiring them to dance through life's intricate rhythms with grace, devotion, and the joyous celebration of the divine order.

Provenance: Ex- private London collection. All items are guaranteed to be as described. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all purchases upon request.

To aid with safe transport your Ganesha will be packed in a wood crated before shipping. The cost of wood crating, packing and shipping (with DHL) is included. 

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