Ganesha 10th Century CE, Ashapuri, Raisen Triveni Museum, Madhya Pradesh, India

Ganesha holds a significant role in Indian mythology, as he is the son of Shiva and Parvati. He is often depicted in Shiva Parivar sculptures. The Rupamandana mentions the Ganesha sculpture and prescribes that he should be riding on a mouse, holding a dant, parshu, padma, and modak in his hands. The independent sculptures of Ganesha were produced in the medieval period, which signifies the popularity of Ganesha worship in contemporary society.