{"product_id":"face-of-lord-ganesha-in-wood-carving-by-diya-handicrafts","title":"Face of Lord Ganesha in Wood Carving by Diya Handicrafts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eThis tranquil face of Ganesha is crafted in Kumbla wood (Gmelia arborea). Lord Ganesha is worshipped to remove obstacles and bring happiness and prosperity in one’s life. This wood is lightweight in nature and yet durable medium traditionally sourced from the deciduous forests of Kerala. This piece reflects the rich South Indian heritage of temple woodcarving. Kumbla wood is revered for its smooth grain, allowing for the precise detailing required in sacred iconography.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe sculpture depicts the elephant head of Ganesha placed on a lotus-shaped pedestal. The petals of the lotus are carved realistically, blooming in a full circle. At the top of the pedestal, Lord Ganesha is delineated with an unruffled and placid facial expression. His long ears symbolise the absorption of all evils, while his long curvilinear trunk suggests protecting his devotees from obstacles, with a tooth showing on the left side of his profile, highlighting his form as ekadanta The artist has chiselled his eyes like two beautiful lotus blossoms. Beneath his face, half of his torso is rendered, layered with a long string of necklace and a bare body. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Ganesha is adorned with a pyramidal-shaped crown with a broad base and a decorative motifs attached to its centre and ends, highlighting his role as the protector of his people. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diya Handicrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67544911249622,"sku":null,"price":8000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Face_of_Lord_Ganesha_in_Wood_Carving_by_Diya_Handicrafts.png?v=1791355219","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/face-of-lord-ganesha-in-wood-carving-by-diya-handicrafts","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}