Year of the Rat

Year of the Rat

Ganesha with Siddhi and Buddhi, 1164, India: Madhya Pradesh, rust colored sandstone, The Norton Simon Foundation

DATE:
TIME:
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
SPEAKER:
Educator

January 25 marks the beginning of the Year of the Rat; in celebration of the Chinese New Year, view a sculpture that includes the elephant-headed god Ganesha’s vehicle, a rat, which symbolizes Ganesha’s ability to overcome obstacles of all sizes. Then create a small stuffed animal toy of your choice as a reminder that you can overcome anything.

 

EVENT DETAILS

Fee:
Free with museum admission. This activity is designed for families with children ages 4–10.
Details:
No reservations needed.
Location:
Meets in Entrance Gallery