Oil Expressionist Painting of Vinayak from India, "Benevolent Vinayak"

Ganesha, often called Vinayak, is a Hindu god with the head of an elephant and the body of a man. God of knowledge, Vinayak is also known as the Remover of Obstacles, presented here in this fantastic painting by India's Sunil Jaiswal. The artist depicts the deity emerging from the bud of a flower, holding his favorite dessert in one hand.