Praising Lord Ganesha 1

In praise of Lord Ganesha, artist Nikheel Aphale has incorporated an extract from the Ganesh Aarti into this beautiful artwork. In Hindu mythology, Ganesha is the God of new beginnings and remover of obstacles. The lines have been inscribed in Nikheel’s signature calligraphy style, and the intricate details and intriguing colour palette of the artwork add to its allure. The size mentioned is that of the artwork, without framing.

The verse inscribed in the artwork is:
सुखकर्ता दुःखहर्ता वार्ता विघ्नाची
नुरवी पुरवी प्रेम कृपा जयाची
सर्वांगी सुंदर उटी शेंदुराची
कंठी झळके माळ मुक्ताफळाची

It translates to:
Sukhkarta Dukhharta Varta Vighnachi
Nurvi Purvi Prem Krupa Jayachi
Sarvangi Sundar Uti Shendurachi
Kanthi Zalke Mal Muktaphalachi

The meaning of these lines is:
Salutations to the Lord who is the giver of joy, the remover of sorrow and the one who eliminates hurdles; the one who spreads love and grace everywhere; the one who has sindhoor smeared all over his body; and the one who wears the necklace of the "muktaphal".