The various elements of Ganesha and the elements that he holds in his hands are played with while designing new idols, products related to him or featuring him and also handicrafts related to him.
A few varieties are described below:
*Ganesha idols: Ganesha idols are available in all sizes-huge statues to very tiny ones. They are available in so many materials that it can be easily said that there is no material that has not been used to create his images! It can also be said that there is no distinction between where one may find a Ganesha image. The following images are a few examples of Ganesha in different sizes, different materials and in varied postures and styles.
1. A tiny plastic moulded Ganesha in gold colour ( approx 20mm in height ) with minimal detailing and an organic form.
2. A tiny ceramic Ganesha(approximately 20mm in height) with simplified styling where the ears and the curved trunk are the main features.
3. A tiny brass Ganesha (approximately 30mm in height) styled with emphasis on the ears and the curved trunk.
4. A tiny ceramic Ganesha (approximately 40mm in height) with a traditional look, with a gold crown, dhoti and tilak.
5. A tiny Ganesha (approximately 20mm in height) carved out of a semiprecious stone.
6. A tiny ceramic Ganesha (approximately 40mm in height) with minimal features and the highlight being the turban detailing.
7. A moulded Ganesha in fibre/plastic (approximately 50mm in height) with an organic form with emphasis on ears, head and curved trunk.
8. A carved Ganesha in a single semiprecious stone Malachite (green) (approximately 40mm in height)
9. A tiny Ganesha made out of blown glass elements shaded in black colour (approximately 20mm in height)
10. A tiny Ganesha made of glass elements that are coloured and with a gold finish at places seated on a glass leaf) (approximately 60mm in height)
11. A Silver Ganesha (approximately 20mm in height) in traditional styling with gold accents to be placed in altars for personal worship.
12. A brass Ganesha with a green patina resting on a decorative base (approximately 60mm in height).
13. A carved Ganesha in dark brown soapstone in a very traditional, South Indian temple idol type of styling (approximately 40mm in height).
14. An artistic representation of Ganesha seated on the back of a tortoise in painted terracotta with great emphasis on his headgear (approximately 80mm in height).
15. A brightly painted ceramic Ganesha with emphasis on the large elephant ears (approximately 50mm in height).
