{"product_id":"ganesha-1","title":"Ganesha","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS : \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePublisher: Indiana Books\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthor: Chitralekha Singh \u0026amp; Prem Nath\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8184082886\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8184082883\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLanguage: English\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaperback : 96 Pages\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCover: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight : 250 gm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: 2011\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE BOOK\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGanesha\u003c\/b\u003e by Chitralekha Singh and Prem Nath is an exhaustive and beautifully illustrated exploration of one of the most beloved deities in the Hindu pantheon. Lord Ganesha, the \"Remover of Obstacles\" and the \"Lord of Beginnings,\" is presented through a multi-dimensional lens that covers his origins, symbolism, and cultural significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eThe book delves into:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMythological Origins:\u003c\/b\u003e Various legends surrounding his birth, his elephant head, and his broken tusk.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSymbolism \u0026amp; Iconography:\u003c\/b\u003e A deep dive into what his various forms represent—from the large ears that listen to the needs of devotees to the trunk that symbolizes adaptability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGlobal Presence:\u003c\/b\u003e Documentation of Ganesha’s worship beyond India, tracing his influence across Southeast Asia and the Far East.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFestivals \u0026amp; Rituals:\u003c\/b\u003e Detailed descriptions of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"46\"\u003eGanesh Chaturthi\u003c\/i\u003e and the specific traditions associated with his worship.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eArtistic Representations:\u003c\/b\u003e A visual gallery of Ganesha in sculpture, painting, and modern art, highlighting his role as the patron of arts and sciences.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eABOUT THE AUTHOR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDr. Chitralekha Singh\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"26\"\u003ePrem Nath\u003c\/b\u003e are a prolific authorial duo known for their scholarly yet accessible books on Indian mythology and heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDr. Chitralekha Singh\u003c\/b\u003e is an academic and art historian with a deep interest in Indian iconography. She has authored several works on Hindu deities, including Shiva and Krishna, focusing on how spiritual concepts are translated into visual art.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"\u003e\n\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePrem Nath\u003c\/b\u003e complements this academic rigor with historical research and narrative storytelling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Indiana Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51443887014186,"sku":"VASY-8184082886","price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/1218\/4618\/files\/nao825.webp?v=1776663329","url":"https:\/\/crazyshelf.com\/products\/ganesha-1","provider":"Crazyshelf.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}