GANESHANI
48 x 48 inches
Acrylic and ink on canvas
2019

Ganeshani, also known as Vinayaki and Gajanani, is the female form of Ganesha, mentioned in ancient texts like the Matsya Purana and Vana-Durga Upanishad. Tracing her origins to pre-Vedic times, she is depicted in various forms across India and Tibet, including the Chausath Yogini Temple and a notable sculpture at Gwalior Fort Museum. Described in texts like Shilpa Ratna, she has an elephant head and a woman’s body, symbolizing prosperity, knowledge, and protection. The artist portrays her seated on a lotus, holding symbolic items that reflect her divine power and grace.