№ MMXXVI

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MM · XXVI

Canvas
Lord Ganesha Worshipped by His Consorts
pahari_miniature

Painting

Lord Ganesha Worshipped by His Consorts

pahari_miniature

Description

Originating from the Pahari region of Northern India, this work reflects the traditional court painting ateliers, though its specific collection history remains unrecorded.

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This exquisite miniature painting captures a deeply tender and auspicious moment in the celestial realm. Lord Ganesha, the revered remover of obstacles, is seated in quiet majesty upon a blooming lotus throne. Flanked by his divine consorts, who offer sweet modaks and gently fan him with a chowri, the scene radiates a serene domesticity infused with profound spiritual devotion. Ganesha holds a manuscript and his characteristic attributes, while his loyal vahana, the mouse, waits attentively below. The delicate floral border and the luminous color palette reflect the refined sensibilities of Pahari miniature traditions, inviting the viewer into a timeless space of divine grace and peaceful contemplation.

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