Lord Ganesha as Narasimha: Conqueror of Evil

This striking sculpture, titled Simha-Ganesha, creatively merges the forms of Lord Ganesha and Narasimha, depicting Ganesha in the ferocious aspect of Narasimha after his defeat of the demon Hiranyakashipu. The figure stands powerfully over the vanquished demon, embodying Narasimha’s intense rage and protective ferocity. In one hand, Simha-Ganesha holds Hiranyakashipu’s heart, while his other hand is entwined with the demon’s entrails, referencing the violent yet righteous way in which Narasimha