The Depiction of Snake Ornament on Ganesha Statue in the Collection of Prambanan Temple Museum, Yogyakarta

A unique depiction of Ganesha, featuring a snake and mouse as his vahana (mount), has been identified in the collection of Prambanan Temple Museum, Yogyakarta. This rare representation suggests that Ganesha was revered not only as the lord of beginnings but also as a protector of crop yield, aligning him with the role of a harvest deity. The study employed iconographic analysis to decode this imagery, revealing deeper mythological and cultural significance tied to agricultural prosperity in ancient Hindu traditions.

Murdihastomo, A. (2020). The Depiction of Snake Ornament on Ganesha Statue in the Collection of Prambanan Temple Museum, Yogyakarta. Berkala Arkeologi, 40(1), 63–78. https://doi.org/10.30883/jba.v40i1.477