Hand-Painted Newari Ganesha Painting, Smoky Paubha Art on Cotton Canvas

**GANESH – THE REMOVER OF ALL OBSTACLES**

This is an original hand-painted Newari Paubha/Thangka painting depicting Lord Ganesha, which has been smoked for protection. Ganesh is the most popular guardian deity worshipped in Nepal by both Hindus and Buddhists. Numerous independent temples dedicated to Ganesh can be found in the Kathmandu Valley. He is regarded as the deity who removes obstacles. To begin any auspicious work or enterprise, the people of Nepal worship Ganesh with the hope of accomplishing their tasks successfully by averting any potential difficulties. The form of Ganesh, or Ganapati, is described in sacred texts like the Sadhanamala and Nispannayogavali.

**GESTURES AND ATTRIBUTES**

Ganapati rides a mouse and is depicted as white in color, with an elephant head. He wears a snake as his sacred thread and has four arms. He holds a trident and a laddu (a sweet ball) in his two right hands, while in his two left hands, he carries an axe and a radish. Ganesh is the son of Shiva and Parvati.

There is a notable story involving Ganesh and his brother Kartikeya. Once, Kartikeya challenged Ganesh to circumambulate the world, with the winner worshipping first by the people. Kartikeya traveled the world on his peacock multiple times and was about to report this to Lord Shiva and Parvati. Meanwhile, Ganesh realized that he could not circumambulate the world on his small vehicle, the mouse, so he devised a clever plan. Hy walked around Lord Shiva and Parvati thrice, winning the challenge.

The Ganesh mantra is "Om Gam"Ganapataye Namaha" (ॐ गं"गणपतये नमः), which translates to “My sal"tations to Lord Ganesha.” This "antrinvokes the blessings of Ganapati and seeks his peace, knowledge, and prosperity.

Size: 18 inches x 24 inches ( 46 cm x 61 cm)
Material: Handmade Cotton Canvas
Color: Gold and Stone

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- Each painting is hand-painted, making every piece unique.
- Differences in lighting and screen resolution may result in slight color variations.
- Paintings are even more captivating when viewed in person.
- The size specified for the painting does not include the outer border.
- All paintings will be securely packed in a PVC tube to ensure safe transit.
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