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Art Number 22994
Artwork Title Ganeshji
Artist Name Bhagyashri Wangad
Medium Oil Pastel on Paper
Size 11.69 x 8.27 inches (29.6926 x 21.0058 cm)
Information This painting by child artist Bhagyashri Lakshman Vangad, class 7 received a Shortlist in Khula Aasmaan kids drawing competition for children for July to September 2019.

Ganesha also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and by several other names, is a popular and most worshipped Hindu god or Hindu deity. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions. Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that celebrates the birth of Ganesha. The festival is also known as Ganesh festival or Ganeshotsav.

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