themanifestationoflimitlessShivaenergy. Perhapsitisnotjustthe grace, themagnificenceofmasterpiececarvedbythegreatartistsof yesteryearsbutaltheircommitmentanddevotionwhichtothisday startresonatinginourheartsoncewestandtheresilentlywithourheads bowed, imbibingthesacredspirit. Theopencourtyardbathedinsoft morningglowgavetheentiresceneahaloedtouch. Shadowsinthe coveredverandahwalkingalongthecourtyardappearedtobeharboring manyuntoldstories. Sucharethemomentswhenyoufeelatpeacewith yourself.
ChiseledontheothersideofthehugerockbehindtheNagalinga isGanesha, calm, quietandpeaceful. IloveGaneshaidolinthisform – thebigbelyrestingontheground, thelegsdenotingthesitingposture andhissmalvahanmouseinfront. Varioussymbolicalinterpretations areavailableforHisbodypartsandHisVahanabuttomeHeradiates substance, faith, confidenceanddignity, Healwaysfilsmewithakind ofintrinsicjoy, akindofhappinessyoufeelonbeingcomfortablewith yourownbeing. AndthetinyVahana – morethananythingelseit’ sour faiththatmakeustraversethroughthelife.
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