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Why Ganeshism
The Oxford dictionary lists "-ism" (a noun): as a distinctive practice, system, or philosophy, a political ideology or an artistic movement, like Cubism, Realism, or even Darwinism and intellectualism.Ganeshism is all of the above. Except, of course, as a political ideology. For over a quarter century, the art has been a distinct practice, a study of Ganesha's iconography and symbolism. It has revolved around an ancient Vedic philosophy of self realization, expressed through an art form that is rich in symbolism. One that has far reaching cosmic significance. Unwilling to take 'ownership' of the work, Mahen has lovingly shaped it into a movement, centered around Ganesha, with a purpose to communicate, through art, the symbolic character which gives the deep inner meanings to his many forms.
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Ganeshism Studio is an oasis in the city, a studio and gallery built around an indoor garden. The studio inhabitants include artist Mahen Chanmugam his wife (and boss) Rachel and the next generation; Leah and Manu. Other residents include cats, dogs, bats, tropical fish and water monitors.
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Ganeshism at the Om Yoga Show London
Ganeshism art will be at the OM Yoga Show in London from the 18th-20th October and we're […]
on A personal reflection on the connection between Ganesh and Yoga
Ganesha represents the first energy center in yoga, the muladhara chakra in yoga. But more than that, what the God Within collection wants to bring to light is that any type of spirituality starts within. It starts with your own conversation with yourself during meditation, not with a sermon telling you what to believe. Try. Feel yourself. Find that little special place of your own called the Soul and connect deeply with it. This is where God resides and that's what I have learnt from my yoga practice too (Rachel)
on Sunday Times article
This article was published in January 2019, prior to Ganeshism' s exhibition at the Galle Art Trail.
on Vinayaki, the female form of Lord Ganesh
Some conservative Hindus get sometimes offended when they see some of the sensual female forms of Ganesha. However, female forms of Lord Ganesh are not a myth or just a creation from the artist's mind. There are quite a few academic books and research done on this subject...
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