Uploaded October 2020 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago
Last week you learned how Ganesha, Lord of auspiciousness, and the remover of obstacles, obtained an elephant head.
Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy this traditional composition glorifying Ganesha. His five-headed form is a symbolic representation of the five layers that envelope the human soul, namely the body, breath, mind, wisdom, and bliss.
Virtual SDMA + is collaborating with Natesha School of Bharatanatyam to bring you unique online performances throughout the month of October. Tune in every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. PST for a new online experience.⠀
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View this work and more South Asian works of art featuring elephants in "The Elephant in the Room: Indian Paintings from the Edwin Binney 3rd Collection" on view now.
For more information: sdmart.org/exhibition/the-elephant-in-the-room-indian-paintings-from-the-edwin-binney-3rd-collection
To read up on our current guidelines: sdmart.org/reopening
Featured: "Adoration of Five-headed Ganesha," ca. 1955. Pigments and lacquer on cotton, clay and paper. Edwin Binney 3rd Collection. 1990.233.
Dance: ‘Srivighnarajam Bhaje’
Artist: Mihika Nadig
Choreography: Suman Nayak
Composer: Oothukadu Venkatasubbaiyer
Music Ensemble:
Vocal & Nattuvangam (cymbals): Kanaka Krishna Prashanth
Mridangam(Indian drums): Nagai P. Sriram
Violin: K. Ganesan
Videography: Vijay Nadig
Video Editing: Keerti Tadimeti
Special Thanks: Nandini Nadig
Website | SDMArt.org
Natesha Dance Website | nateshadance.com
Instagram | instagram.com/sandiegomuseumofart
Facebook | facebook.com/TheSanDiegoMuseumOfArt
Twitter | twitter.com/SDMA
Last week you learned how Ganesha, Lord of auspiciousness, and the remover of obstacles, obtained an elephant head.
Now, sit back, relax, and enjoy this traditional composition glorifying Ganesha. His five-headed form is a symbolic representation of the five layers that envelope the human soul, namely the body, breath, mind, wisdom, and bliss.
Virtual SDMA + is collaborating with Natesha School of Bharatanatyam to bring you unique online performances throughout the month of October. Tune in every Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. PST for a new online experience.⠀
⠀
View this work and more South Asian works of art featuring elephants in "The Elephant in the Room: Indian Paintings from the Edwin Binney 3rd Collection" on view now.
For more information: sdmart.org/exhibition/the-elephant-in-the-room-indian-paintings-from-the-edwin-binney-3rd-collection
To read up on our current guidelines: sdmart.org/reopening
Featured: "Adoration of Five-headed Ganesha," ca. 1955. Pigments and lacquer on cotton, clay and paper. Edwin Binney 3rd Collection. 1990.233.
Dance: ‘Srivighnarajam Bhaje’
Artist: Mihika Nadig
Choreography: Suman Nayak
Composer: Oothukadu Venkatasubbaiyer
Music Ensemble:
Vocal & Nattuvangam (cymbals): Kanaka Krishna Prashanth
Mridangam(Indian drums): Nagai P. Sriram
Violin: K. Ganesan
Videography: Vijay Nadig
Video Editing: Keerti Tadimeti
Special Thanks: Nandini Nadig
Website | SDMArt.org
Natesha Dance Website | nateshadance.com
Instagram | instagram.com/sandiegomuseumofart
Facebook | facebook.com/TheSanDiegoMuseumOfArt
Twitter | twitter.com/SDMA
