A Red Ganesh Thangka is a customary Buddhist artistic representation of Lord Ganesh - also known as Ganesha or Ganapati - in a bright red color palette. This type of thangka is often created on cotton or silk, further surrounded by ornate brocade borders.
Lord Ganesh, a revered deity in Hinduism and Buddhism, is known for removing obstacles and for his wisdom and intellect. He is portrayed with an elephant head and a human body. This red Ganesh thangka beautifully presents his figure with numerous intricate details and symbols.
The thangka features Lord Ganesh standing on a lotus flower or throne, possessing multiple arms and hands to depict items of symbolic significance. He body is red in color. The vibrant red coloring of the thangka is of particular importance in Buddhist iconography. According to religious practice, this color signifies energy, enthusiasm and potency, signifying the auspicious and transformative nature of Lord Ganesh's attributes.
The red Ganesh thangka is a meditative tool to help devotees deepen their connection with the divine and seek blessings from Lord Ganesh. It is an object of reverence and is commonly seen in Buddhist temples, monasteries, and the homes of practitioners.
