Brass Reclining Ganesha Idol with Stone Inlay 4 Inch Lazy Ganpati on Lotus Base

Brass Inlay work Lord Ganesha Resting Idol

This is Shayana Ganesha, the resting form, and it is one of the most charming, most humanly relatable, and most joyfully devotional forms of Bappa in the entire iconographic tradition. In solid brass, covered in turquoise mosaic, coral red stone, and silver mirror inlay work across his garment and cushion, on a gold lotus base, at a compact 4 inches wide, this is the Ganesha that makes everyone who sees it smile. And then, inevitably, reach for it.

About this item:

Shayana Ganesha, the reclining or sleeping form of Lord Ganesha, is one of the most beloved and least conventional compositions in the entire tradition of Ganesha sacred art. It appears in temple sculpture, in folk art, in festival installations, and in devotional objects across Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu, always with the same effect: immediate warmth, immediate recognition, immediate affection.

This idol brings all of that into a compact, desk-appropriate, beautifully detailed 4-inch form. The turquoise mosaic panels that cover his garment, the same Tibetan inlay tradition used in the great sacred bronzes of Nepal and Ladakh, give his reclining form the same visual richness as idols three times the size. The coral red stone panels of his resting cushion anchor the composition with warmth. The silver mirror inlay work, small circular mirrors set in the black-bordered band of his garment, catches and reflects ambient light with a delicacy that makes the piece appear to glow from within.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is a reclining Ganesha auspicious for a pooja room? Yes, Shayana Ganesha is a recognised and fully auspicious form of Ganesha worship. He is depicted in reclining form in temple sculpture across South India and Maharashtra, and this form is specifically associated with the state of divine potential before action, a deeply auspicious quality in any sacred space.
Is this idol solid brass or hollow? Solid brass throughout. The 1.04 kg weight at 4 inches reflects genuine solid casting, not hollow construction or lightweight resin with a brass coating.
Are the stones glued on or individually set? Each stone, turquoise, coral, and the silver mirror pieces, is individually set into its own prepared socket in the brass surface using the traditional inlay method. No surface gluing. The stones and mirrors are stable under normal display and handling conditions.
Can I place this flat on a shelf without it sliding? The lotus base provides a stable, flat contact surface with the shelf. The 1.04 kg weight ensures the piece sits with solid, non-sliding stability on any flat surface.