SOLD Red Marble Seated Ganesh 8"

Materials:  Gorora stone, red marble from Uttar Pradesh, India carved in Tamil Nadu
Height:      8 inches
Base:          6.5 x 4 inches
Weight:     5 pounds

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This colored red marble statue is a one of a kind sculpture, hand carved by the artists of south India. 

"His four arms stand for His immense power in helping humanity.  The noose and goad borne in two of His hands stand for His all-pervasiveness and grace.  The broken tusk held in the right hand shows that He is the refuge for all.  His huge belly is indicative of His tolerance and also signifies that all things, the entire Universe, are contained in Him.  His feet stand for the bestowal of siddhi and buddhi, attainment of desires and knowledge.  The modaka (sweet goody) in His hand is symbolic of jnana, conferring bliss.  His mount, the shrew, represents the worldly desires which are to be overcome." 
M. Arunachalam, Festivals of Tamil Nadu

Special Features:  Ganesh is in the seated position.  He holds in his hands a noose, an axe, his own broken tusk, and a ball of sweets.

About Gorora Stone:  Gorora stone or Red marble is a wonderful stone for sculpture because of its wide color range.  It is rarer than most soft stones and must be shipped into Tamil Nadu from Uttar Pradesh in the north.  The stone has wonderful cream/yellow/green veins in it contrasting to the beautiful deep red to sometimes pink natural coloration of the stone.  The stone is extremely glossy.  When a red marble statue is polished it has a disarming shimmer. 

Care:  The piece is for indoor use only.  Dust the piece as needed using a cotton piece of cloth.  You can really make it shine if you use a cloth to buff the surface.

Shipping is automatically calculated by UPS for shipping within the US and Canada.  Each piece is usually shipped within 24 hours of the order with the exception of the weekend.   If you are in Canada please select "UPS Standard to Canada" for the shipping option.  If you are an international customer please select "TNT International Shipping" during checkout.  The shipping will come out as $0.  Shipping charges will be calculated based on the destination with the extra shipping charges added to your total.  Please call 203-629-0902 or email us info@lotussculpture.com for a shipping quote.

Click here to learn more about the Hindu god Lord Ganesh.  Please email or call us, toll free, with any questions or comments 1(866) LOTUS-12,  info@lotussculpture.com.