Ganesha, Remover of Obstacles and Lord of Auspicious Beginnings
ca. late 10th to early 11th century, Probably from the central niche of a temple exterior wall, south side, Sandstone, India, Odisha, possibly Bhubaneshwar, 39.33
Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai
On the last day of Ganesh Chaturthi, gigantic sculptures of Lord Ganesh are wheeled through the streets of Mumbai, India, on their way to immersion in the Arabian Sea.
Ganpati Visarjan in Mumbai, © SjPailkar iStockPhoto