{"product_id":"four-armed-ganesha-in-wood-carving-by-diya-handicrafts","title":"Four-armed Ganesha in Wood carving by Diya Handicrafts","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eRichly crafted Lord Ganesha in Kumbla wood (Gmelina arborea), a lightweight 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\u003eLord Ganesha is depicted seated on a circular pedestal resembling a throne, in lalitasana. As a four-armed deity, his upper right hand holds an ankusha (elephant goad) to direct devotees toward the righteous path, while his upper left grasps a pasha (noose) to restrain worldly attachments. His lower right hand is raised in the abhaya mudra, offering divine protection and fearlessness, and his lower left cradles a sweet modak, symbolising the rewards of spiritual devotion and wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe deity's facial features are characterised by almond-shaped eyes and a gracefully curving trunk, projecting innocence and inner peace. In his trunk, he is holding another piece of modak, reflecting his childlike playfulness and his love for the food. He wears a low-tiered crown, with a broad frontal base, adorned with arch-shaped decorative motifs, denoting his sovereign status, along with intricately carved necklaces, armlets and anklets. His prominent belly, identifying him as Lambodara, represents his ability to harmoniously digest all the experiences of the universe. It is bound securely by a Naga (serpent) wrapped around his waist, signifying cosmic restraint, time, and resilience. His throne is framed by a carved architectural arch (prabhavali) that rises from the base to support the figure, with a huge kirtimukha, a traditional Indian motif to present the symbolism of warding off evil energies. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Diya Handicrafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67544850661590,"sku":null,"price":18000.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1194\/1498\/files\/1._Four-armed_Ganesha_in_Wood_carving_by_Diya_Handicrafts.png?v=1791354882","url":"https:\/\/www.memeraki.com\/products\/four-armed-ganesha-in-wood-carving-by-diya-handicrafts","provider":"Memeraki Retail and Tech Pvt Ltd.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}