Hindu God Ganesh Stories

More About Ganesh ................................

• Ganesh is the first son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi , who are symbolically the great forces in Nature to make dynamic changes in the Universe and destroy all types of evils and negative influences on mankind. These are the powers beyond human control.
  
• Ganesh is said to have been born to his parents not in the usual biological phenomenon but externally by cosmic influences and reactions. That is why he is known as ‘Manasik Putra’ son of Cosmic Mind. Several attempts were made by the great Rishis to explain these cosmic influences and reactions in the form of popular stories for the understanding of the common man but basically it signifies that the new born baby ‘Ganesh’ was an entity endowed with unlimited cosmic powers .
• Several stories of various manifestations or incarnations of Lord Ganesh and his powers, have been described in different Puranas or religious texts. As ordinary man can not easily comprehend a formless God, a non-physical Power, the sages of India developed idolatry form of worship and adoration and created many stories to describe the Power associated with Him... In this context there are several forms of idols of Ganesh, far exceeding those of any other God in Hindu mythology. .In a general way the idol of Ganesh consists mainly of an elephant head with one broken trunk, a huge abdomen with short legs , and his vehicle, a mouse standing nearby. He is adorned with garlands of tender flowers, fruits etc.
  
• He is therefore known also by several other names like Vighneswara, Ganapathi Lambodara etc to highlight the powers attributed to him.
• Ganesh himself with his two consorts Buddhi (Intelligence) and Siddhi (Achievement) symbolizes ‘Wisdom’. The icon of elephant head and riding on a small mouse represents the possibility of heavy responsibilities being capable of intelligently working through the smallest of tools, material or spiritual. It also symbolizes how even small creatures can sustain great strength through wisdom. Legend says he was the first non-stop writer or stenographer for the epic Mahabharatha when the great sage Vyasa dictated the same non-stop.
  
  
  
  1. This statue Ganesh Playing a vital role: first non-stop writer or stenographer for the epic Mahabharatha when the great sage Vyasa dictated the same non-stop.
     
     
     
  2. BALA GANESH:This Statue depicted as a child or boy with playful articles around him, sometimes in the lap of his father or mother (Shiva & Parvathi).Plenty of sweets around.
     
     
  3. NRITHYA GANESH/ NATARAJA GANESH: Shown with 8 hands swaying in a dancing pose, and having divine ornaments on hands and legs.red stone statue color, hued belly, and 8 arms hold a bow and arrow, club, axe, cobra, discus, bell, and a tusk. Carved within the base are two rats facing one another with a bowl of rice in the middle.
     
     
     
  4. TRIAKSHRA (TRYAKSHA) GANESH:Stone Statue Also known as ‘OM’ Ganapathi Shown as sitting in the midst of ‘OM’ (A U M ), the symbolic origin of Creation
     
     
     
     
  5. GANAPATHI (or GANESH): A name given by visiting gods to the brilliant son of Parvathi on the auspicious occasion of his birth to indicate that the new born baby was indeed the true Lord of Ganas (Tamas, Rajas, & Satwa), the different states of human mind, This the most commonly used name by all devotees.
     
  6. UCCHISTA GANESH:holding a cunch, pomegranate fruit, Veena (musical instrument), and a rosary, posing a protective mood.
     
  7. DURGA GANESH: Huge body,red stone statue and yellow and red garments depicting the great power of destroying evil like goddess Durga. Eight hands carrying all tools of power.
     
     
     
     • Some popular Slokas on Ganesh:-
     Om Vakrathundaya Vidmahe,
     Eka Dathaya Dhimahi
     Thanno Danti Prachodayat
     
     
     
     • The following is a poem invoking Vinayaki (female Ganesha) in a book text called Kumara dating back to 6th centiury
     
     
     Prostrations to the Goddess VINAYAKI
     Who is an elephant above the neck
     And below is an yuouthful female
     Salutations to Sakti-Ganapati who
     Is vermilion, the color of the horizon
     When the sun is about to set, her
     Corpulent belly hangs out enticingly
     Her breasts bend her waist with their
     Weight and she sports ten splendid
     Arms holding weapons.
     
     
     

Bone Inlay Wooden Artworks

The history of Chinese people using bone objects is long and rich. During the following dynasties, continuous developments were made to the processing of bone articles. Among them is the art of inlaying bones into wood is famous.

In making bone-inlaid wood artworks, pieces of ivory, bones, bronze, or stones are processed and carved into certain decorative patterns before being inlaid into a notched wooden base. After that, the semi-finished product is polished and further embellished before being painted.

In terms of making techniques, there are three inlaying methods: high, flat and high-and-flat inlaying. In the case of high inlaying, the inlaid objects, usually carved with decorative patterns, are higher than the surface of the wooden base; while in flat inlaying, the inlaid objects are level with the wooden base.

First, the bone-inlaid artworks featured excellent craftsmanship, and were exquisitely designed.

Second, rosewood and on mosia henryi (a precious hardwood) wood were used as raw materials, making the bone-inlaid artworks simple and pure.

Third, the aforementioned three inlaying methods, which continue to be in use today, were employed.

Finally, the artworks covered a wide range from historical figures and landscapes, to flowers and birds, as well as other fields.

The traditional craft has been further developed in modern times, as many more bone-inlaid styles have been created and applied in various kinds of furniture, with the styles being used for interior decoration in modern hotels and residential

The traditional craft has been further developed in modern times, as many more bone-inlaid styles have been created and applied in various kinds of furniture, with the styles being used for interior decoration in modern hotels and residential