32 inches Padmanabha Style Shayana Ganesha in Premium Teakwood

Padmanabha Style Shayana Ganesha – A Rare Masterpiece in Premium Teakwood

This extraordinary sculpture of Lord Ganesha in a serene reclining posture is a true museum-grade collectible, reflecting the highest traditions of classical Indian wood carving. Crafted from premium aged teakwood, the piece embodies both artistic excellence and deep spiritual symbolism.

Inspired by the iconic Padmanabha Swamy style, the beloved Vighnaharta is depicted in a Shayana (reclining) posture upon the majestic Shesha Naga, a visual form rarely represented in Ganesha iconography. The divine elephant-headed lord rests gracefully, radiating a sense of cosmic calm and benevolent ease, symbolising the assurance that even in repose, the remover of obstacles continues to protect and bless the universe.

Every inch of the sculpture reveals the brilliance of master craftsmanship. The flowing contours of Shesha Naga, the delicate ornaments adorning Ganesha, and the beautifully sculpted lotus supporting His sacred foot create a harmonious composition. Surrounding carvings evoke a subtle watery effect, symbolising the cosmic ocean — reminiscent of the divine repose seen in Padmanabha iconography.

The sculpture rests elegantly upon a finely finished base, enhancing its majestic presence and making it ideal for luxury interiors, spiritual spaces, and serious collectors of heritage art.

What makes this creation truly special is the story behind it. At Shaaranga, we collaborated with highly accomplished sandalwood artisans, custodians of generations-old carving traditions. Through months of dedication, patience, and devotion to detail, they have brought this rare artistic vision into reality. Such elaborate reclining Ganesha sculptures in teakwood are exceptionally rare to encounter today, making this piece a true collector’s treasure and heirloom artifact.

This masterpiece is not merely a sculpture — it is a statement of devotion, heritage craftsmanship, and timeless Indian artistry.

Shloka on the Serene Ganesha

Sanskrit

शान्ताकारं गजाननं लम्बोदरं दयानिधिम्।
विश्रान्तभावसंयुक्तं वन्दे विघ्नविनाशनम्॥

Telugu

శాంతాకారం గజాననం లంబోదరం దయానిధిం।
విశ్రాంత భావ సంయుక్తం వందే విఘ్న వినాశనం॥

English Transliteration

Shantakaaram Gajaananam Lambodaram Dayaanidhim
Vishraanta Bhaava Samyuktam Vande Vighna Vinaashanam

Meaning

I bow to the serene Lord Ganesha, the elephant-faced one with the gentle belly, the ocean of compassion, who rests in divine calm while effortlessly removing the obstacles of the world.