The scene depicted in the sculpture is derived from the epic Indian epic
and devotion to the one common soul
You can imagine Ganesha catching hold of a problem (rat/mouse/bandicoot) by its tail
where the resonating kudam represents the skull
Her presence alongside Lord Hayagreeva symbolizes the inseparable bond between knowledge and prosperity
Krishna Dancing on Kaliya - Wood Carving Set The scene depicted in the"This model is a painted wooden recreation of Krishna as a child, dancing triumphantly atop the serpent Kaliya. Krishna is depicted in mid dance, one foot planted on the serpents many heads, the other lifted gracefully. He is richly adorned with jewelry, armlets, anklets, and a decorated waistband, and his hair is styled in a side bun with an elaborate crown. The story comes from the Bhagavata Purana, where young Krishna subdues the venomous serpent