Ganesh Chaturthi 2024: 8 Historic Sculptures Of Ganpati That Portrays His Never-Ending Love For Modak!

What was served as a satisfying desert that satuated his hunger, became part of his significance. Let us delve into some of the centuries-old sculptures of the 'modakpriya' Ganesha that depict his eternal love for Modak!

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1300 Years Old Ganesha Idol from 7th Century A.D found in Ellora Caves, Maharashtra, holding a bowl full of Modak in one hand.

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Ganesha idol from Hindu Shahi era 840-1020 CE, found in Gandhara, currently Afghanistan.

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4th century CE, Gupta Era, red sandstone sculpture of Lord Kartikeya attempting to steal laddoos from Shree Ganesha.

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Eighth-century Khmer Sandstone Shrine of Ganesha, Pre-Angkor, Cambodia. He is depicted in relief and is wearing a short dhoti in the style of Cambodia, which is fastened around the contour of his belly with a jewelled sash. With a kind grin, he bends over to pick up the candies he is holding in his left hand.

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This 13th-century sculpture, originating from a Hindu temple complex located in Singosari, East Java, Indonesia, is of Lord Ganesha, who is seated on a throne of skulls. Currently on display at Leiden, Netherlands' Museum Volkenkunde.

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5th century A.D., Gupta Dynasty, Ganesha Holding Modak, on display at the National Museum of Delhi

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Sitting on two lions is the four-armed Ganesha from 9th–10th century (present-day Pakistan, Northwest Frontier Province, Swat Valley) This bronze sculpture features an inlay of silver and is carved in the traditional Western Himalayan style, encompassing West Tibet, Gilgit & Baltistan, Kashmir, and the Swat Valley.

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This idol, Dancing Ganesha, is from 11th century found in Central India, Madhya Pradesh, Khajuraho, is made out of Sandstone. The sculpture depicts a lotus blossom, a bowl of modaks, and a drum are held by the six-armed figure of Bhagwan Ganesha in this sculpture. The rat, which symbolises abundance and full granaries, is Ganesha's mount.

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