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Statue of the Ascetic Lord Ganesha in Yoga Meditation. (Handmade, UV-resin)
Handmade 3D-printed idol of Lord Ganesh, also known as Ganpati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar - son Mahayogi, Lord Shiva. Dimensions: height 4.75", width 4.45, depth 3.75".
Elephant-headed god of beginnings, who is traditionally worshiped before any major enterprise as a remover of obstacles and is the patron of artists, scientists, intellectuals, bankers and merchants. Name Ganesha means “Lord of the People”. The statuette is an art-work, depicting ascetic Ganpati in a yoga posture on mount Kailash paying tribute to his father Adiogi Lord Shiva (Shankara) as the first yogi. A Ganesha idol brings enthusiasm to work or yoga practice and helps to overcome any obstacles no matter how difficult they are. Gold (bronze) statue of Ganpati brings prosperity and joy. Silver brings fame. Black figurine attracts success, harmony, and positive energies. The best placement of Lord Ganesha' images: North, North-East and West.
Each statue is made by 3D printing process of UV-cured non-brittle expensive resin. The whole process of 3D-printing can take up to 16 hours. Then it's painted in black primer with a silver/gold metallic compound imitating the look of an antique silver/gold statue and coated with protective lacquer. For the Black option, the statue is finished in black primer without silver or gold metallic wax. 3D printed models may have high level of intricate details and geometry that's impossible to achieve in mass production processes.