Ganesa: A Monograph On The Elephant Faced God

Gaṇeśa A Monograph on the Elephant-Faced God" by Alice Getty, with scholarly influence from Alfred Charles Auguste Foucher, is a detailed exploration of the Hindu deity Gaṇeśa. The book examines the origins, evolution, symbolism, iconography, and worship of Gaṇeśa across various regions and periods. Richly illustrated and well-researched, it places Gaṇeśa within the broader context of Indian religious art and mythology. This monograph serves as a foundational Western scholarly work on one of Hinduism's most beloved and complex deities.