Vara Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesh and he has Pushti Devi as his consort. The popular belief is that this form of Ganapathi can be easily pleased and He fulfills all the desires. Vara Ganapati Mantra Sindhoora Bhimabhananam trinayanam haste cha pashankusha Bibhranam madhumat kapalamanisham sadhivindumouli bhaje Pushtyashilshyathatanum dhvajagrakarayaa padyollasadhastyaa Tadhyonyahita panimattamasumata patrollasat Pushkaram Vara Ganapathi is depicted as having a vermilion complexion. This form has a third eye on the forehead. The four hands hold a crescent moon, noose, goad and Pushti Devi. The Goddess is depicted as holding lotus and a flag. This is a happy form of Ganesha. Exclusive temples dedicated to this form of Ganapati is very rare. But this form is found as subsidiary deity in some temples in Karnataka. Some people wear Vara Ganpati pendant. Vara Ganapathi: Symbolism, Worship, and Significance Symbolism and Iconography: Vara G...

Tryakshara Ganapati form of Ganesh is symbolically associated with the letter ‘AUM.’ It is also one of the 32 forms of Ganesha. Benefit - This form of Ganesha is worshipped for attaining concentration and progress in education and career. Tryakshara Ganapati mantra is: Gajendravadanam Sakhshat chalatkarna suchaamaram Hemavarnam Chaturbahum pashankushadharam Varam! Svadantam dakshine haste savyetvamraphalamtathaa Pushkare moodakam Chaiva Dharayantamusmaret!! Tryakshara Ganapati has a third eye on the forehead. His color is that of gold. He has four hands and they hold noose, goad, mango and broken tusk. The trunk is depicted as holding the sweet, Modak. Worship of this form of Ganesh helps in keeping the mind in control. Meditating on the primordial sound AUM helps in self realization.  Tryakshara Ganpati: Symbolism, Benefits, and Worship Symbolism of Tryakshara Ganapati: Association with 'AUM': Tryakshara Ganapati is closely linked with the sacred ...

Sankatahara Ganapati as the name indicates is the one who removes the sorrows. This is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. Sankatahara Ganapati mantra is Balakarunakantih Vaame, Balam Vahashranke! Lasadindi varahastam gowrangee ratna Shobhaddyam!! Daksheankuksha vardaanam vame pasham cha paayasam patram! Neelanshu kalashamaanah peethe padarune tishtan Sankatahara Nah payata sancta poogadra janano nityam!! Sankatahara Ganapati is depicted as seated on a red lotus flower. He holds a bowl of sweet (payasam), a goad, and a noose. The fourth hand is in boon granting posture. The four-armed Sankatahara Ganapati is always depicted with a Shakti. Constant mediation on Sankatahara Ganapati helps in removing sorrows and impediments on the path to progress. He removes all hardships and protects those who follow the path of Dharma. Symbolism and Benefits of Worship: Sankatahara Ganapati Sankatahara Ganapati, a form of Lord Ganesha, holds significant symbolic meanin...

Dwi Mukhi Ganapati is a unique form of Ganesha with two heads. This form is one among the 32 forms of Ganesh. This form blesses a devotee with long life. Dwi Mukhi Ganapati mantra is Svadanta pashankusha ratnapatram Karairadadhanah harineelagaatrah! Raktaanshuko Ratna Kireeta moulin bhootyai Sadaa mey dwi mukhi ganesha!! The twin headed Dvi Mukha Ganapati has four arms. They hold noose, goad, broken tusk and a pot of gems. The body color is blue-green. Meditation on this form helps in attaining peace. Devotees are also blessed with prosperity and long life. The famous Badrinath Temple in Uttarakhand has Dwi Mukhi Ganapati murti as a subsidiary deity. The twin-headed Dvi Mukha Ganapati is a unique and significant form of Lord Ganesha in Hindu religion. This form is depicted with two heads and four arms, each holding a different symbolic item: a noose (pasha), a goad (ankusha), a broken tusk (danta), and a pot of gems (ratna kumbha)....

Vighna Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. This form of Ganesh is propitiated for removing all troubles and impediments. He removes all the obstacles. Ideal form of Ganesha to be worshipped by those searching for jobs. Sri Vighna Ganapati Mantra is – Shankheshu Chaapa kusumeshu kuthara pashachakra swadanta sruni manjarikaa sharaduhai. Paanishritaih parisameehita bhhoshana shrih vighneshvaro vijayato tapaneeya gaur Vighna Ganapati Form This form of Ganesha has eight hands. Vighna Ganapati is depicted as having golden color. He holds a conch, sugarcane, flower, axe, broken tusk, wheel, paddy and durva grass. Benefits of Worshipping Vighna Ganapati Meditating upon Vighna Ganapati and offering prayers helps a person in removing obstacles and bad influences. It is believed that daily worship of this form of Ganesha brings in prosperity. This form is worshipped for success in exams and interviews. Along with devotion one should practice single-m...

Dvija Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. This form of Ganesha is worshipped for gaining knowledge and to make materialistic gains (money). This is also a unique form among the 32 forms of Ganesha as this form as four heads. Dvija Ganapati mool mantra is: Ya Pustakakshaguna Danda Kamandalu Shrividyothaman, Karabhooshanaminduvarnam, Stambera Maanana Chatushtaya Shobhamaanam Tvam Yah Smaredwija Ganadhipate Sa Dhanyah! Dwija Ganapathi Form Dvija Ganapati has four heads and four hands. He holds a book, a Rudraksha mala, a staff and kamandala. Benefits of Dvija Ganapati Worship It is believed that worshipping Dvija Ganapati is good for attaining name and fame in the world.  He is also propitiated for gaining knowledge. Helps in winning lottery. Worship of this form helps in making money.

Ekadanta Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. This form of Ganesh is believed to bless students and help them in concentrating in their efforts. Ekadanta means one with a single tusk. Ekadanta Ganapathi mantra is Lambodaram Shyamatanum Ganesham Kutaramakshastraja moordhavagaatram Saladukkam dantamadhaha Karabhyam Vameteraabhyam cha dadhaanameede Ekadanta Ganapati is blue colored and has four hands. The hands hold axe, Rudraksha, sweet and the broken tusk. A symbolism attached with Ekadanta Ganapati states that those who work hard will be blessed with sweet by this form of Ganesha – meaning they will be successful in their endeavor. This form of Ganesha is worshipped for attaining inner strength and to overcome lust. Meditating on this form helps in attaining peace. Ekadanta Ganapati is a unique and significant form of Lord Ganesha, characterized by his blue complexion and four hands, each holding symbolic items: an axe, a Rudraksha bead, a sweet, and ...

Simha Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. This form of Ganesh protects people from all forms of dangers and fears. Simha Ganapati mantra is Veenam Kalapalatamarincha Varadam dakshe vidhatte karaih! Vaame tamarasam cha ratnakalasham sanmanjareem chaabhaye!! Shundaa dandala sanmrigendra Vadanah Shankhendugowraha Shubhah! Deevyadravanibhamashuko ganapatih paayadapayatsa nah!! There are different forms of Simha Ganapati – in some forms He is depicted as riding a lion. In most images he has eight arms and holds – Vishnu chakra, vina, kalpa tree branch, pot, flowers and sword. One arm is in protecting posture and another is in blessing posture. It must be noted that some of the images of Simha Ganapati have striking resemblance to the Narasimha incarnation of Vishnu. Simha Ganapati form is worshipped at the famous Pandharpur Vitthal Temple in Maharashtra . Meditating on this form helps in attaining courage to face problems in life. He also destroys a...

Taruna Ganapathi is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. Taruna Ganapati is depicted as having a compassionate face. It is believed that this form of Ganesh helps in curing health problems. The Taruna Ganapathi mantra is - Pashankusha pupa kapitha  jamboo swadanta shalikshuapi  svahasthai dhattai sadaa yah  tarunarunabh payathsa yushman  taruno ganeshah. In this form Ganesha has eight hands and holds noose, goad, berry, golden apple, paddy, broken tusk, modak and sugarcane. The body color of Taurana Ganapati is that of midday sun. The popular belief is that worship of this form will help in getting good health. A murti of this form is worshipped in the Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain .

Maha Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. Worship of this form of Ganapathy is highly meritorious and a devotee is blessed with happiness, intellect and prosperity. Maha Ganapati mantra is Hasteemdranana minduchuda marunachayam trinetram rasah Dashilishtam priyaya sa padmakaraya svankashtayah santatam Beejapoora gadekshu karmuka laschhakrabja pashotapala Vreehagra svavishaana ratna kalasham hastaih vahantam bhaje This is a unique form of Ganesha as He has a third eye and crescent moon on his head just like Shiva. Maha Ganapati has 10 hands. His consort sits on his left lap. The ten hands hold lily flower, mango, broken tusk, conch, wheel, arrow, noose, paddy bunch, jewel pot and sugarcane. This form of Ganesha is believed to bless a devotee with glory and prosperity. Maha Ganapati, a unique form of Lord Ganesha, embodies significant symbolism and offers various spiritual benefits to devotees. Here’s a detailed look at the symbolism and benefits asso...

Nritiya Ganapati is the dancing form of Ganesha and is one of the 32 forms of Ganapathy. This form of Ganesh is propitiated by artists, especially performing artists like dancers. He blesses artists with success and proficiency. Nritya Ganapati Mantra is Pashankusha Kutaradanta Chanchatkara Kalupta Varanguleeyakam Peetamprabham kalpatarodhashtham bhajami Nritthopa Padam Ganesham Nritya Ganapati is depicted dancing under a Kalpa Vriksha – wish fulfilling tree in Hindu Puranas. The form of Ganesha has golden color. It has four hands – holding goad, noose, rope and broken tusk. Nritya Ganapati blesses one with proficiency in 4 types of fine arts.

Veera Ganapathi is one of the 32 forms of Hindu God Ganesh. This is the warrior form of Ganapathy and this form is worshipped for gaining courage in facing physical difficulties. Veera Ganapathi mantra is Vetala Shakti shara karumuka chakra kanga, Khadanga, mudgara gadaakusha nagapasham, shoolam cha kunta parashu, dhvajakudhvahantam, veeram ganeshamarunam, satatam smarami The mantra details about the weapons that is held by Veera Ganapati. In the Veera Ganapathi form, Ganesha is worshipped at the world famous Madurai Meenakshi Temple in Tamil Nadu. In this form, Ganesh has sixteen hands and holds numerous weapons – goblin (vethal), bow, arrow, chakra (wheel), sword, trident, victory flag, club, serpent, noose, ankusha, mace, hammer, shield, spear, and axe. Red is the body color. People who are always scared, fear darkness, fear snakes etc should meditate on the Veera Ganapathi form. Worshipping Veera Ganapathi, a dynamic and powerful form of Lord Ganesha,...

Bhakta Ganapati is one of the 32 forms of Ganesha. This is a calm and serene form of Ganesh. It is believed that praying to Bhakta Ganapathi helps in controlling temper. Bhakta Ganapati mantra is Nalikeramarakadali guda payasa dharinam! Sharat chandrabha vapusham bhaje bhakta ganadipam. In murti form, Bhakta Ganapati is depicted has having white color. He has four hands – holding coconut, mango flower and pot of sweet – payasam. Meditating on Bhakta Ganapati is ideal for keeping mind calm. It is also believed that this form of Ganapati protects devotees from dangers.  The form of Bhakta Ganapati carries significant symbolism and benefits for devotees: White Color : In Hindu symbolism, white represents purity, peace, and auspiciousness. Bhakta Ganapati being depicted in white signifies his purity of heart and his role in bringing peace and auspiciousness to the devotees. Four Hands and Their Symbolism : Coconut : The coconut symbolizes prosperity, auspiciousness, and fu...

Trimukha Ganapati is Ganesha with three faces and is one among the 32 forms of Ganesh. Prayers to Trimukha Ganapathi help in getting rid of past sins. He also guides a person in this life to attain Moksha. Trimukha Ganapati mantra is Srimattikshana shikankushaksha Vardaan Dakshe Dadhaanah Karah! Paasham chamrita poornakumbhamabhaye vaame dadhaano mudhaa!! Pethe swarnamayaravinda vilasata satkarnikaa bhasure! Swaasinah trimukhah palaas ruchiro naagaasana paatu nah!! Trimukha Ganapati has contemplative face and sits atop a lutus. He has six arms – one right hand shows the protection mudra and one left hand is in blessing posture. The other four hands hold roasary, noose, goad and a pot of nectar. Guilt of sins committed unknowingly is forgiven by Trimukha Ganapati. Constant meditation on this form helps in alleviating the fear of future.

Uddanda Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. This form of Ganesha punishes the evil doers and reinstates Dharma. This form of Ganesha is very rare and there are no major known temples exclusively dedicated to this form of Ganapati. In this form Ganesha has ten hands. The most curious aspect of this form is a female who sits on the lap of Uddanda Ganapati. She is described as the consort of Ganesha. Uddanda Ganapati also has a third eye – quite similar to the one Shiva has. The color that is assigned to this form is red. All the above said characteristics indicate that this is an angry form of Ganesha and it appears to annihilate Adharma. The hands hold a pot of gems, lily, sugarcane, mace, lotus, paddy, pomegranate, noose, garland and tusk. There is no consistency on the items that are assigned to Uddanda Ganapati. Some pictures also have him holding an axe.

Shakti Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Hindu God Ganesh. This form of Ganesha is worshipped for the control of the five senses. Shakti Ganapati Mantra is Alingya deveem haritandgyashtim parasparakshlishta katipradesham! Sandhyarunam pashasni vahantham bhayapaham Shakti ganeshameede In this form Ganesha is depicted as hugging a Goddess. Some scholars are also of the view that this is a Tantric posture of Ganapati. The color of Shakti Ganapathi is deep red like setting sun. He has four hands and holds a noose, flower garland, one hand is in blessing posture and with the fourth he hugs the goddess, who is seated on this lap. It is believed that prayers to this form helps in controlling the sense organs, so that a devotee will concentrate on his mission and achieve it without any major trouble.  Shakti Ganapati, depicted as hugging a Goddess in a Tantric posture, carries deep symbolic meaning: Tantric Symbolism: The embrace of Shakti Ganapati with a Goddess ...

Kshipra Prasada Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. Kshipra means ‘very quick’ and the blessings and punishments of this form of Ganesh are instant. This form removes all obstacles from the path of his devotees immediately. For those who tread the path of Adharma, punishment is quick. Kshipra Prasada Ganapati mantra is Ghrita pashankusha kalpalata svadatascha beejapoorayutah! Shashikala kalita moulihi trilochana arunascha gajvadanaha!! Bhasurabhooshana deeptah brihaduaraha padmavishatrollasitah! Vighnapayodharapavanah Karadhrita kamalah sadaastu me bhootayai!! Kshipra Prasada Ganapati is a unique form of Lord Ganesha, characterized by specific symbolism and associated benefits: Appearance and Symbolism: Crimson Red Body Tone: This signifies auspiciousness and the vibrant energy of Ganesha. Crescent Moon on Hair: Symbolizes the cooling energy and influence of the moon. Third Eye on Forehead: Represents wisdom, knowledge, and insight. Attributes and Postur...

Bala Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. This is the child form of Ganesha and is worshipped to keep the mind calm and tension free. Bala Ganapathy mantra is ‘Karasthe kadali choothapana sekshookmodakam bala suryamimam vande devam balaganaadeepam.’ The face of Bala Ganapati is of a child elephant. The usual posture is sitting. But there are also sleeping and crawling postures. The color that is associated with this form of Ganesha is that of the early morning sun. Bala Ganapati has four hands. The left hands hold sugarcane and jackfruit and the right hands hold a bunch of banana and mango. The trunk is shown holding a Modak. The popular belief is that offering prayers and chanting the mantra associated with Bala Ganapati will help in improving health and also soothes the mind and keeps it tension free. It is also said that worship of this form of Ganesha by children will help in attaining good health and intelligence. Bad habits of children will also ch...

Dhundhi Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Ganesha. This form is worshipped in many temples in India . This form of Ganesh helps in attaining moksha or liberation through spiritual studies. He removes all troubles that comes in the way of spiritual pursuit. In the Dhundi Ganapati form, Ganesh has four hands. In the upper right hand he holds Rudraksha mala or beads. The lower right hand he holds his broken tusk. In upper left hand he holds his axe and in the lower left hand he holds a pot of gems. The mantra of Dhundhi Ganapati form is Akshamalam kutharam cha ratnapatram svadantakam| Dhatte Karaih vighnarajaha duninama mudesastu nah || In the Dhundi Ganapati form, the symbolism of the objects held by Ganesh in each of his four hands conveys profound spiritual and philosophical meanings. Upper Right Hand - Rudraksha Mala (Beads): The Rudraksha mala represents concentration, meditation, and spiritual practice. It signifies the importance of focusing the mind and s...

Heramba Ganapati is one among the 32 forms of Hindu God Ganesha. Those people who lack confidence in facing problems of life worship this form of Ganesh. This form is also a protector of weak. Heramba Ganapati mantra is – Abhaya varadahastah paashadantakshamala Srini parashu dadhaano mudgaram modakam cha! Phalamadhi gatasimhah panchamaatanga vakthrah Ganapatiratigaurah paatu herambanamaa!! Features of Heramba Ganapati Five Faces: The five faces represent the five elements (earth, water, fire, air, and ether) and the five directions (north, south, east, west, and upward). Ten Hands: Blessing Posture: Signifies his benevolent nature and readiness to bestow blessings. Boon Giving Posture: Represents his ability to grant wishes and fulfill desires. Remaining Hands: Hold symbolic items: Goad: Represents the removal of obstacles and guidance. Rope: Symbolizes control over the mind and worldly attachments. Tusk: Signifies overcoming challenges and perfection. Rudraksha Mala: Repr...