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Monday, November 5, 2012

Lord Ganesha - Kerala Mural

Lord Ganesha is considered as the Lord of wisdom and one who erases all obstacles. He is the Lord with an elephant head. He has two wives, Riddhi (wealth and prosperity) and Siddhi (intellectual and spiritual powers). Once I happened to hear Dr. Gopalakrishnan's (Director of Indian Institute of Scientific Heritage - IISH)  scientific explanation of Lord Ganesha's concept. He mentioned an interesting aspect that the head of the lord is almost the same shape of the brain and medulla oblongata which obviously is the seat of wisdom of any person. In order to make the common man understand the different concepts, yogis and the intectualls resort to symbolic concepts to make a connection and to lead them (the common man) to spirituality.

This is a Kerala mural painting done with watercolour and the image is a googled one. I am unaware of the actual creator as in the case of murals, the designs and patterns are basically in vogue through centuries... If you wish to see my own creations with the Kerala mural procedures applied, you can click here and here.

Watercolour, 16x22inches,
140lbs Daler and Rowney Aquafine paper

diagram of brain and medulla oblongata
Can you see the pattern on Ganesha's head and trunk area?


Do leave your comments, I would love to read them. Thanks for stopping by :)
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Linking it to Paint Party Friday


image courtesy of medulla oblongata : google


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22 comments:

  1. abhinavrNovember 5, 2012 at 7:42 PM

    Beautiful painting of Lord Ganesha! And the scientific explanation by Dr. Gopalakrishnan about Lord Ganesha's concept is a new knowledge. Thank you for sharing.

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  2. UnknownNovember 5, 2012 at 11:08 PM

    Such beautiful work Deepa and superb control with water colour(know it is the most difficult medium to work with)

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  3. Tracey FKNovember 9, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    that is some beautiful work with your watercolours... i love the colours so much, but am in awe of your skill levels... such attention to detail...xx

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  4. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    wow, so much detail in your work - it's beautiful and an interesting post as well - I've learnt something new!

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  5. Carolyn DubeNovember 9, 2012 at 4:16 PM

    I never knew that about the brain and medulla- wow! Thanks for the eye candy- happy PPF!

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  6. KARINANovember 9, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Great job !!!

    Nice note on Kerala Mural
    Pictures are also good.

    All the best :)

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  7. UnknownNovember 9, 2012 at 6:09 PM

    This is fascinating. Your painting is stunning. The more I study Vedic philosophy and Buddhism, the more amazed I am at how their core truths have now been born out by science. These ancient philosophers saw into the heart and mind without microscopes and autopsies in a way that can only be described as miraculous.

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  8. soulbrushNovember 9, 2012 at 8:43 PM

    Beautiful as ever. Happy PPF to you.

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  9. MarjiNovember 9, 2012 at 9:06 PM

    Wow, beautiful work. I really loved your Lotus Reaper. I think it is wonderful that these murals inspire you to practice this style. It is so important that this beautiful artform is not lost. Great fo you for having the desire to carry it forward. I want to see more of your own designs because the links you shared were some very lovely works. Happy PPF

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  10. AnonymousNovember 9, 2012 at 11:29 PM

    your work is intricate , so beautiful, and I learn so much when I come here! Thank you for sharing!

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  11. NettyNovember 10, 2012 at 12:11 AM

    Beautiful painting and loving all the info. Happy PPF, Annette x

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  12. Mary C. NasserNovember 10, 2012 at 12:34 AM

    Outstanding watercolor!
    So intricate and detailed!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  13. Lynn CohenNovember 10, 2012 at 6:02 AM

    It's always amazing and beautiful and interesting too! Thanks. HPPF!

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  14. GlorV1November 10, 2012 at 6:23 AM

    Very interesting info. Lots of great detail in your piece Deepa. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing. Happy PPF!

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  15. sharonNovember 10, 2012 at 6:51 AM

    Beautiful work and colours so much detail, you are very talented

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  16. carlareyNovember 10, 2012 at 8:35 AM

    That is incredibly interesting... I never made the connection of the two before.

    I love the way you fill your work with such gorgeous color and pattern.

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  17. Anne MandaNovember 10, 2012 at 11:34 AM

    Beautiful, fabulously detailed painting! The info about the combination of science, symbolism and spiritual is so fascinating! HPPF!

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  18. bellefrogworksNovember 10, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Oh my gosh - your paintings are gorgeous! I love both of your murals-no favorites here. Happy PPF

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  19. magiceyeNovember 14, 2012 at 1:29 PM

    The explanation was fascinating and your work excellent!

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  20. RajeshNovember 15, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    Beautiful.
    Wish you Happy Deepavali.

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  21. UnknownNovember 16, 2012 at 5:19 AM

    Happy PPF!

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  22. Joanna Perry MuralsJanuary 23, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    Really liked reading this. Keep it up!

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