Ganesha’s remark in Bengal pattachitra Plate art by Hasir Chitrakar

Hasir Chitrakar, Bengal pattachitra artisan represents Lord Ganesha with his rats alongside, in a dynamic pose sitting firmly by his pillow. The artist have typically used a limited colour palette, with vibrant hues enhancing the visual impact. The facial expression of Ganesha conveys a sense of serenity, wisdom, and approachability. Ganesha’s form itself is a combination of elephant and human features, which depicts the unity in all living beings and the coherence between the contradicts. Similarly, rats emphasizes the idea of diversity and the coexistence of different elements within the realm of Ganesha’s influence.