Ganesha, painting by Dharmraj Jayram Raut

Ganesha, painting by young artist Dharmraj Raut

Honorable Mention in Khula Aasmaan national art contest for children

Shortlisted Honorable Mention

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Art Number 22975
Artwork Title Ganesha
Artist Name Dharmraj Jayram Raut
Medium Oil Pastel on Paper
Size 11.69 x 8.27 inches (29.6926 x 21.0058 cm)
Information This painting by child artist Dharmaraj Jayram Raut, class 12 received a Honorable Mention in Khula Aasmaan national art contest for children for July to September 2019.

Ganesha also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and by several other names, is a popular and most worshipped Hindu god or Hindu deity. Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles, the patron of arts and sciences and the deva of intellect and wisdom. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rites and ceremonies. Ganesha is also invoked as patron of letters and learning during writing sessions. Ganesh Chaturthi is a festival that celebrates the birth of Ganesha. The festival is also known as Ganesh festival or Ganeshotsav.

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