Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Wall Art and Photo Gifts from Heritage Images

Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. Creator: Unknown

Parvati Nursing Ganesha, 19th century. India's multiple religious traditions produced lively exchanges in the representation of the divine. Here, the artist adapted Christian iconography of the Virgin and Child for a touching image of the Hindu goddess Parvati nursing her elephant-headed son Ganesha. According to one story, Parvati, wife of the god Shiva, desperately wanted a child and created a boy to guard her door while Shiva was away. Prevented from entering Parvati's room when he returned, Shiva became so enraged that he decapitated the boy. At Parvati's insistence, Shiva sent his servants to find the child a new head. They came back with the head of an elephant, and with it Ganesha was restored to life

Media ID 36366980

© Heritage Art/Heritage Images

Bare Feet Breast Breast Feeding Breastfeeding Breasts Cross Legged Elephant Family Life Feet Foot Ganapati Ganesh Ganesha Gauri Goddess Of Air Henna Hennaed Hinduism Legs Crossed Lotus Position Milk Nose Ring Padma Asana Padmasana Parvati Suckling Veil Veiled Vinayaka Walters Art Museum

MADE IN THE UK
Safe Shipping with 30 Day Money Back Guarantee

FREE PERSONALISATION*
We are proud to offer a range of customisation features including Personalised Captions, Color Filters and Picture Zoom Tools

SECURE PAYMENTS
We happily accept a wide range of payment options so you can pay for the things you need in the way that is most convenient for you

* Options may vary by product and licensing agreement. Zoomed Pictures can be adjusted in the Basket.