Showing posts with label MS Murthy. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MS Murthy. Show all posts

24 Aug 2017

Ganesha in Multiple Forms


Ganesha, symbolic of new beginnings, success, wisdom and generosity is worshipped on Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival that reveres the elephant God. The ten-day festival is celebrated starting on the fourth day of the Hindu luni-solar calendar month Bhadrapada, which typically falls in the months of August or September.

S.G.Vasudev, GANESHA 31cms x 31cms  Medium: Relief in copper
S.G.Vasudev, 31cms x 31cms, Relief in copper
The festival is marked with installation of Ganesha clay idols in homes, or in public spaces on elaborate pandals. It ends on the tenth day after start, wherein the idol is carried in a public procession with music and group chanting, then immersed in a nearby water body such as a river or ocean, thereafter the clay idol dissolves and Ganesha is believed to return to Mount Kailasha to Parvati and Shiva (source - Wikipedia)

With greater environmental awareness, there is an emphasis on eco-friendly materials  to minimise pollution of water bodies.

As the festival marks Ganesha's birthday, and celebrates him as the god of good beginnings, prosperity and obstacle remover, he is worshipped across the country with equal fervour during festivals, rituals and other celebrations.

16 Sept 2015

Ganesha – Artistic Representations

Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
MS Murthy, Pen and ink on paper, 6x6"
Ganesha, one of the most popular deities in India is symbolic of new beginnings, success, wisdom, generosity and is perceived as a destroyer of evils and obstacles. In Indian tradition, Ganesha is worshipped across the country with equal fervour during festivals, rituals and other celebrations.

His multiple forms have been visualized, interpreted and portrayed in thousands of artistic representations. A constant source of inspiration, here are a few beautiful images from artists, which I would like to share with you.

Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
Anand Bekwad, mix media on canvas, 3x5'
Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
Gurudas Shenoy, Mural

Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
Azis TM, Acrylic on canvas, 24x24"
Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
Babu Xavier, acrylic on canvas, 5x4'
Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
Prasanna Kumar, Pencil Drawing, 21x21 cm

Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
Shraddha Rathi, acrylic on canvas, 24"x48"
Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
Suchita Tarde, Acrylic on Canvas, 24X24"
Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
Vidya vivek, Acrylic on Tussar Silk, 30x30"

Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
Umesh UV, watercolor on paper,
13.5x9.5"
Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
Asha Sudhaker Shenoy, Acrylic on
canvas board, 10x 12"
And, finally, a watercolour by Samir Mondal.
Ganesha paintings by Indian Contemporary Artists, Art Scene India
Samir Mondal, watercolor on paper,12x12"

I love to hear from you, tell me which ones are your favourite? If you are an artist, please share your image in the comments below.

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