Ganesha, our favouritepot-bellied god that is the lord of all obstacles and their destroyer – the Vigneshwara and VighnaNashaka–is presented here in a septet of musical harmony and symphony. This bronze sculptural group, from the region of Swamimalai, beautifully ornatesGanesha’s presence as the patron of universal rhythm and music of the cosmos. As Saraswati’s veena, Krishna’s flute, and Shiva’s ‘damru’ enchant the devout with their melodious sounds, Ganesha, as the Nadapratithishta, guides his followers through his holy patronage of music and the arts.The aesthetic presentation of these Ganeshas also embody the religious idea of worship for the devotee that chants and recites the hymns, ‘shloka’s,’ and ‘mantras’ while paying their respects and performing a ‘puja.’
