Mourning Doves, Ganesha, Snow in the Garden
The doves perched in that spot for at least an hour and a half–right above the murti of Ganesha.
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State of the Garden
First it was icy and wet and then it was just cold and wet. I chose to work from home and was grateful for that aspect of my job.
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Consignment Shop Find
Siva, Parvati, Ganesha, and Nandin, reverse painting on glass, mid 20th century
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Hare Om Om Ganesha
Eastern Market, August 2018
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Finding Ayyappa
A couple of weeks ago, I found a carved wood murti of Ganesha in a box on the sidewalk with some other stuff and a “free” sign. This Ganesha had serpents (nagas) rising over his head like a canopy–not uncommon imagery. Ganesha was “free” most likely because one of the nagas had broken off. It made me think of Ayyappa, Ganesha’s brother by a different mother. Ayyappa is apart from the others. Of Shiva’s three sons, he is the one who is either or both missing or extra. The trunk was also badly glued, but that can be remedied.
