Aum Ganesha Sculpture

An absolute masterpiece from V. Sompura. The sculpture is represent abstract depiction of AUM Ganesha, which has been entirely hand carved from finest white marble stone. Creating this piece, the artist chose to depict symbol of OM together in a shape of an elephant. Both powerful and deeply symbolic images, yet the artist achieved to seamlessly blend these into a single form and shape - the result appears so natural that the elements cannot be imagined distinct one of another. AUM (OM) - Aum here is represented by symbol on the left-hand side of the sculpture. With spread of Buddhism and yoga culture to Western world, OM has become among the most chanted sound around the world. It is said that the whole universe is made up of the sound of aum. Ganesha - Ganesha is the most worshipped deity in India. He is a symbol of prosperity. Elephants are also considered one of the deity and is a symbol of good luck. The intricate combination of AUM symbol and the elephant head on the right-hand side it makes this an absolute masterpiece. A perfect fusion of energy and form. About Lord Ganesh Lord Ganesh is a son of Lord Shiva and his wife, Goddess Parvati. Clearly distinguished by his elephant head, Ganesh is a symbol of perseverance, protection, well-being, health, and prosperity. In India, Lord Ganesh is followed by every religion as a welcoming gesture or an introductory deity to start a new chapter in life (job, new house, wedding, etc.). Symbolically, the rat, which is his vahan or vehicle, is a representation of chaos, while a bloated tummy depicts accepting all inhibitions and negativities. Truly, Lord Ganesh brings joys and unlimited bliss to our lives. PS: With all hand made stone and wood sculptures, there might be some natural erosion with cracks and spots, but that adds to the one of kind pieces that we sell here at Mystik River.