Part of Ratha (Chariot)

National Crafts Museum & Hastkala Academy

Title : Part of Ratha (Chariot)

Accession No : 68/7/4659

A wooden sculpture of Ganesha is placed on a part of a Ratha. The shrine of the Ganesha is placed in the centre of the shrine. Ganesha is shown seated on a heavily decorated throne. The throne is intricately carved with demons, gods/goddesses, apsaras, animals etc. The entire sculpture is narrative in nature.

Gallery

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Source

  • RepositoryNational Crafts Museum and Hastkala Academy
  • CollectionMuseum Collection

Provenance

  • CountryIndia
  • StateSouth India

Period

  • Start Date19th century

Condition

  • ConditionGood
  • Action NoteCNR

Dimensions

  • Measurement (CMS)121 x 38 x 22
  • Weight (GRMS)0.00

Significance

  • ReligiousIn Hinduism, Ganesha is one of the most well-known and venerated representations of God. He is the first son of Shiva and Parvati, and the 'consort' of Buddhi (also called Riddhi) and Siddhi. Ga' symbolizes Buddhi (intellect) and 'Na' symbolizes Vidnyana (wisdom). Ganesha is thus considered the master of intellect and wisdom. He is depicted as a big-bellied, yellow or red god with four arms and the head of a one- tusked elephant, riding on, or attended to by, a mouse.

Description

  • DescriptionA wooden sculpture of Ganesha is placed on a part of a Ratha. The shrine of the Ganesha is placed in the centre of the shrine. Ganesha is shown seated on a heavily decorated throne. The throne is intricately carved with demons, gods/goddesses, apsaras, animals etc. The entire sculpture is narrative in nature.
  • Inscription/Markings No
  • Referenceoiop. “Wondrous Woodcraft of India - One India One People Foundation.” One India One People Foundation, oneindiaonepeople.com, 30 Nov. 2017, https://oneindiaonepeople.com/wondrous-woodcraft-india/.
  • KeywordGanesha, Demons, Narrative, Mythology, Flora, Fauna, Wood