Portrayal of Lord Ganesha in mandap: Phad by Kalyan Joshi

Kalyan Joshi, a Phad artist wonderfully captures Lord Ganesha sitting under a mandap (a decorative canopy) with a yellow background on a square-shaped scroll made of canvas. Lord Ganesha is one of the most revered deities in Hinduism. His presence in Phad art signifies the divine blessings and protection sought by devotees. The mandap represents a sacred and divine space, often associated with temples and shrines. In this context, it symbolizes a place of worship where devotees can connect with Lord Ganesha on a spiritual level. Yellow is associated with knowledge, learning, and auspiciousness, symbolizing purity and spirituality. In the case of Lord Ganesha, yellow also represents the mustard oil that is often used in his worship. The presence of devotees visiting Lord Ganesha under the mandap signifies the act of pilgrimage and worship.