(Translated by Google) Ganesha statue
According to mythology, Goddess Durga (Ganesa's mother) told Ganesha to guard her mother's room and that no one should enter.
One day Shiva came and wanted to enter the room, but because Ganesha and Shiva had not seen each other for a long time, they did not know each other and did not know that they were father and son.
Because Ganesha remembered his mother's message, Ganesha forbade Shiva from entering, and finally there was an argument so that Shiva beheaded Ganesha. But Ganesha did not die.
Knowing this, Goddess Durga was very sad. Shiva, who finally knew that Ganesha was his son, promised Goddess Durga that the first animal that passed by would have its head made into Ganesha's head.
And the first animal that passed was an elephant. Then Shiva took an elephant's head to make Ganesha's head. That is why Ganesha became a human figure with an elephant head.
And according to Hindu mythology, Ganesha is depicted as having a large stomach, which means intelligence, prosperity and wisdom.
So for those whose stomachs are a bit bloated, don't worry... 😁
(Original)
Arca Ganesa
Menurut mitologi, dulu Dewi Durga (ibunya ganesa) berpesan kpd ganesa untuk menjaga kamar ibunya dan tidak boleh ada seorang pun yg masuk.
Suatu hari siwa datang dan mau masuk ke kamar tersebut, tetapi krn ganesa dan siwa sudah lama tidak bertemu, mereka tidak saling mengenal dan tidak tau kalau mereka adalah ayah dan anak.
Krn ganesa teringat pesan ibunya, maka ganesa melarang siwa masuk, akhirnya terjadi perdebatan sehingga siwa memenggal kepala ganesa. Tetapi ganesa tidak mati.
Mengetahui hal tersebut, dewi durga sangat sedih. Siwa yg akhirnya tau klo ganesa adalah anaknya berjanji kpd dewi durga bahwa hewan pertama yg lewat, kepalanya dijadikan kepala ganesa.
Dan hewan pertama yg lewat adalah gajah. Lalu siwa mengambil kepala gajah untuk dijadikan kepala ganesa. Itulah kenapa ganesa menjadi sosok manusia berkepala gajah.
Dan menurut mitologi hindu, ganesa digambarkan memiliki perut yg besar, yg bermakna kecerdasan, kemakmuran, dan kebijaksanaa.
Jadi buat yg perutnya agak2 endut, ga usah khawatir ya.. 😁