A stunning reminder of Krishna’s dance on the hood of Kaliya, this Panchaloha bronze depicts Nritya-Ganapati, the elephant-headed Hindu Lord dancing on the head of a five-headed serpent.
A depiction of Ganesha’s victory over Adi-Shesha mentioned in the Ganesha Purana, the statue is beautifully sculpted.
Ganesha balances his legendary humongous form on the serpent’s hood. His hand extends to pull the tail of the serpent with a slight tilt in his head and an animated gaze that infuses vigor into the scene.
The musculature of Ganesha’s legs on the reverse, with the sway of his waistcloth and bend in his body suggests a halted plunge, as if Ganapati had landed on the head of the snake moments ago. Beatified by the natural appeal of Panchaloha, the icon is elevated to a masterpiece through the fine etchings and ornamentation of the dancing Lord, creating a vision that allows the seeker to experience the dance of auspiciousness.
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