A fusion of Narasimha and Ganesha. A strange, composite deity, almost unheard of in popular tradition. The ferocious Vishnuavatara blends with the warrior-roopa (form) of the son of Shiva. It makes for a form that sends an all-numbing chill down the spine of the mortal and the adharmee. The deity that emerges is ashtabhujadhari and strongly resembles the all-consuming Kirtimukham.
The Naramsimha Ganesha that you see on this page is sculpted from a unique bronze alloy called the panchaloha (a five-iron alloy). The characteristic hue is of dense, solid earth. It adds to the aura of the wrathful deity. Seated on a high, multi-tiered lotus plinth, the Lord cradles a veena on His belly, which somewhat offsets the divine passion.
A traditional arc above the fierce head of Narasimha Ganesha, with Kirtimukham at its zenith. Supported by short structures like temple pillars. This part of the composition is a hallmark of the handiwork of Swamimalai, the home of contemporary bronze sculpture.
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