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Rare 12th-Century Bala Ganesh Sculpture Found in Adilabad
A very old sculpture was found near Adilabad.
It shows baby Ganesha sitting on his mother Parvati’s lap.
Parvati is sitting calmly and holding a fruit.
The sculpture shows a breastfeeding scene, which is said to be unusual.
Baby Ganesha has two hands and no crown.
Experts said its style resembles sculptures at the Lakshmi Narayana temple in Jainath.
The sculpture is currently under a tree near a railway track.
Villagers were asked to move it to the gram panchayat so it can be protected.
A rare 12th-century sculpture depicting Bala Ganesh has been found in Adilabad district.
The sculpture shows Goddess Parvati seated in Sukhasana posture while holding Bala Ganesh on her lap.
The breastfeeding depiction is described as a rare feature in both Telugu states.
Bala Ganesh is shown with two hands and without a crown on his elephantine head.
The sculpture is near a railway track and villagers have been urged to help preserve it.
- Who
- The sculpture was noticed by Prudhviraj Roddawar, Sriramoju Haragopal and Dr. E. Sivanagireddy.
- What
- A rare 12th-century Bala Ganesh sculpture was found and identified.
- Where
- Under a tree near a railway track outside Chanda-Sivaram village, near Adilabad city.
- When
- It was noticed on Saturday; the article does not provide a calendar date.
- Why
- Villagers were urged to move it to the gram panchayat for preservation.
Key facts
- Estimated date
- 12th century
- Subject
- Bala Ganesh seated on Goddess Parvati’s lap
- Distinctive feature
- A breastfeeding posture described as rare in both Telugu states
- Iconography
- Bala Ganesh has two hands and no kireeta, or crown
- Stylistic comparison
- The sculpture is described as resembling works at the Lakshmi Narayana temple in Jainath
- Current location
- Under a tree near a railway track outside Chanda-Sivaram village
- Preservation request
- Villagers were asked to shift it to the gram panchayat
Sources
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