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Ganesha (also Ganesa or Ganapati) is one of the most important gods in Hinduism. Ganesha is easily recognized with his elephant head and human body, representing the soul (atman) and the physical (maya). Ganesha is the patron of writers...

A representation of Ganesha, one of the most important gods in the Hindu pantheon. He is considered to be the patron of intellectuals, travellers, commerce and new projects. In his hands he often holds a bag of sweets and either an axe or...

An 11th century CE slate relief of a dancing Ganesha from North Bengal, India. (Asian Art Museum of Berlin)

Ganesha dancing, his pendulous belly moving with the beats of the drummer almost hiding behind. Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh, India, 11th CE.

Hear the origin story of the Hindu deity Ganesha and learn how to identify depictions of Ganesha with the use of artworks in the Asian Art Museum's collection.

Ganesha is the best-known and most widely worship God in the Hingu religion. With the head of an elephant and a pot-bellied body of a human being the depiction of Ganesha is known worldwide. Known to bring success, knowledge, wisdom and wealth...

This sandstone statue of Ganesha (Ganesh) comes from India and was made during the era of the Chandela dynasty, which ruled over large swaths of central India. This specimen was created in the 1000s CE. (Museum Rietberg, Zürich).

Ganesha, Region of Mathura, North India, 10th - 11th century CE, pink sandstone. Musée du cinquentenaire (Brussels, Belgium). Made with ReMake and ReCap from AutoDesk. For more update, please follow @GeoffreyMarchal on Twitter.

Made to accompany From temple to home: celebrating Ganesha, a display at the British Museum from 27 February — 25 May 2014 http://www.britishmuseum.org/whats_on/exhibitions/celebrating_ganesha.aspx Explore the iconography of and find...

Shiva (Siva) is one of the most important gods in Hinduism and a member of the holy trinity (trimurti) with Brahma and Vishnu. Shiva is a complex character who may represent goodness and benevolence, and he serves as the Protector. Shiva...