Unique Ganesha murtis from 3 nations -
1. Ganesha mould from Rakhigarhi, Haryana- Kushana- 2nd c. CE.
2. Sri Vighnesvara Ganesha, late 7th–8th century Central Vietnam, Sandstone.
This is a beautiful Cham styled standing Ganesha, which is directly inspired by Pallava art from
1. Ganesha mould from Rakhigarhi, Haryana- Kushana- 2nd c. CE.
2. Sri Vighnesvara Ganesha, late 7th–8th century Central Vietnam, Sandstone.
This is a beautiful Cham styled standing Ganesha, which is directly inspired by Pallava art from
India. Now at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York
3. A 5th c. CE marble Ganesha from Gardez,Afghanistan
The inscription reads that this “great and beautiful image of Mahāvināyaka” was consecrated by the Shahi King Khingala” Photograph and details of inscription:Dhavalikar,
3. A 5th c. CE marble Ganesha from Gardez,Afghanistan
The inscription reads that this “great and beautiful image of Mahāvināyaka” was consecrated by the Shahi King Khingala” Photograph and details of inscription:Dhavalikar,
M.K., “Gaņeśa: Myth and Reality”, in: Brown 1991, pp. 50, 63. It’s the same period as that of Gupta dynasty.
4. Standing Ganesha with two Gana attendants. Kabul museum.
Source: Y. Krishan, The Origins of Ganesha.
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4. Standing Ganesha with two Gana attendants. Kabul museum.
Source: Y. Krishan, The Origins of Ganesha.
Jay Ganesha 🙏
#GaneshChaturthi2021
#TeamLostTemples
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