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<\/a><\/a><\/a>The image of Ganesh is ever there in Hindu mythology. The strange part is that mostly the image is of a robust fat Ganesh. Like the Starving Buddha in the Lahore Museum, I have not seen a starving Ganesh. I am not familiar with the imagery associated with Ganesh, but there is a fish at his feet in our Ganesh Lahori.<\/p>\n Discovered deep down the earth, we nurtured it with relevant preservative oils. I often use pure ghee for this restoration, which actually is good for the clay work. The Head Crown, the clothes, even the handling is totally unique. I do not think Ganesh worshipper have ever seen a Ganesh like this. It is to the credit of the artists of Lahore to put the stamp of individuality in whatever they created in life.<\/p>\n In the symbolism of Ganesh it is said that a fat stomach is meant to digest all good and bad in life. But our Ganesh has a fat stomach. A fish like this is used in the imagery of the Chinese fish man. That is also a god of luck. In any case we wish our Hindu friends happy viewing of a unique clay work of Lahore.<\/p>\n \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" RESPECTING AND SAVING GODS OF OTHER RELIGIONS A BURIED GANESH MADE IN LAHORE IN SULTANATE REIGN A Hindu god of luck The image of Ganesh is ever there in Hindu mythology. The strange part is that mostly the image is of a robust fat Ganesh. Like the Starving Buddha in the Lahore Museum, I have … Continue reading RESPECTING AND SAVING GODS OF OTHER RELIGIONS – A BURIED GANESH MADE IN LAHORE IN SULTANATE REIGN<\/span> <\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a>