Surpakarna Ganesha is one among the names of Ganapati. This Eyecatch Gift idol of Lord Ganesh is made in Terracotta and diamond decorated with sivler color painted, this Surpakarna Ganesha idol seated on strong oval base, It is a perfect gift for house warming, wedding, thanks givingday or anniversary or festive occassions.
The story of Surpakarna form of Ganesh is associated with Agni, the Hindu fire god. Surpa means winnowing basket and indicates the big ear of the elephant-headed god.
Legend has it that once Agni, the fire god, was cursed by a group of Rishis to lose his luster. They cursed him to become extinguished and be lost forever.
This curse made Agni powerless. He started losing his luster. There was commotion in the universe. Without fire there was no yajna, there was no food and there was imbalance in the universe.
Ganesha took pity on Agni and in order to save the universe fanned Agni into life again with his ears. He used his ears like a surpa or winnowing basket.
Ganesha is one who clears your way of all obstacles. His other name is Vighnaharta, i.e. the one who takes away all impediments, obstacles, sorrows. So, he is worshipped to ensure the success of any new venture. The intention here, is to pre-emptively remove any difficulties which might come in the path of success. Such is Ganesha's reputation of ensuring a smooth flow of all operations, that he is the first one to be worshipped during yajnas.
Dimension: 3.5 inches (H) x 6 inches (W) x 4 inches (depth) (9 x 15.3 x 10 cm) approx
Weight: 380 grams approx