My Ganesh
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The document describes various forms of the Hindu deity Ganesha, with each form having distinct attributes and names that reflect their characteristics, such as Heramba who protects the weak while riding a lion. A variety of forms are presented ranging from childlike Bala Ganapati to warrior-like Vira Ganapati with 16 arms holding weapons to Siddhi Ganapati representing achievement and self-mastery. Common attributes across many forms include Ganesha's broken tusk, modaka sweet, noose and goad.
My Ganesh
- 1. My Ganesh Ji Kasthuri. R
- 21. Bala Ganapati Bala Ganapati is "the Childlike" God of golden hue. In His hands He holds a banana, mango, sugar cane and jackfruit, all representing the earth's abundance and fertility. His trunk garners His favorite sweet, the modaka .
- 22. Taruna Ganapati Eight-armed, Taruna Ganapati, "the Youthful," holds a noose and goad, modaka, wood apple, rose apple, His broken tusk, a sprig of paddy and a sugar cane stalk. His brilliant red color reflects the blossoming of youth.
- 23. Bhakti Ganapati Shining like the full moon during harvest season and garlanded with flowers, Bhakti Ganapati, dear to devotees, is indeed pleasant to look upon. He holds a banana, a mango, coconut and a bowl of sweet payasa pudding.
- 24. Vira Ganapati The "Valiant Warrior," Vira Ganapati, assumes a commanding pose. His 16 arms bristle with weapons, symbols of mind powers: a goad, discus, bow, arrow, sword, shield, spear, mace, a battleaxe, a trident and more.
- 25. Shakti Ganapati Four-armed and seated with one of His shaktis on His knee, Shakti Ganapati, "the Powerful," of orange-red hue, guards the householder. He holds a garland, noose and goad, and bestows blessings with the abhaya mudra .
- 26. Dvija Ganapati Four-headed Dvija Ganapati, "the Twice-born," is moon-like in color. Holding a noose, a goad, an ola leaf scripture, a staff, water vessel and a his japa beads, He reminds one and all of the urgency for disciplined striving.
- 27. Siddhi Ganapati Golden-yellow Siddhi Ganapati, "the Accomplished," is the epitome of achievement and self-mastery. He sits comfortably holding a bouquet of flowers, an axe, mango, sugar cane and, in His trunk, a tasty sesame sweet.
- 28. Ucchhishta Ganapati Ucchhishta Ganapati is "Lord of Blessed Offerings" and guardian of culture. Of blue complexion and six-armed, He sits with His Shakti, holding a vina, pomegranate, blue lotus flower, japa mala and a sprig of fresh paddy.
- 29. Vighna Ganapati Vighna Ganapati, "Lord of Obstacles," is of brilliant gold hue and bedecked in jewels. His eight arms hold a noose and goad, tusk and modaka, conch and discus, a bouquet of flowers, sugar cane, flower arrow and an axe.
- 30. Kshipra Ganapati Handsome, red-hued Kshipra Ganapati, "Quick-acting" giver of boons, displays His broken tusk, a noose, goad and a sprig of the kalpavriksha (wish-fulfilling) tree. In His uplifted trunk He holds a tiny pot of precious jewels.
- 31. Heramba Ganapati Five-faced, white in color, Heramba Ganapati, "Protector of the Weak," rides a big lion. He extends the gestures of protection and blessing while holding a noose, japa beads, axe, hammer, tusk, garland, fruit and modaka .
- 32. Lakshmi Ganapati Lakshmi Ganapati, pure white giver of success, sits flanked by Wisdom and Achievement. Gesturing varada mudra, He holds a green parrot, a pomegranate, sword, goad, noose, sprig of kalpavriksha and a water vessel.
- 33. Maha Ganapati Accompanied by one of His shaktis, "the Great," Maha Ganapati, is red-complexioned and three-eyed. He holds His tusk, a pomegranate, blue lily, sugar-cane bow, discus, noose, lotus, paddy sprig, mace and a pot of gems.
- 34. Vijaya Ganapati Four-armed, of red hue and riding His resourceful mushika , Vijaya Ganapati is "the Victorious" bestower of success. His insignia are the broken tusk, elephant goad, a noose and a lucious golden mango, His favorite fruit.
- 35. Nritya Ganapati The happy "Dancer," Nritya Ganapati, is four-armed and golden, with rings on His fingers, holding a tusk, goad, noose and modaka sweet . He prances under the kalpavriksha tree, epitomizing exuberant activity and joy.
- 36. Urdhva Ganapati Seated with one of His shaktis on His left knee, Urdhva Ganapati is "the Elevated" Lord of golden hue. In His six hands He holds a sprig of paddy, a lotus, the sugar cane bow, an arrow, His ivory tusk and a blue water lily.
- 37. Ekakshara Ganapati Ekakshara, of "Single-Syllable" (gam), is three-eyed, of red complexion and attire. Crescent moon on His crown, He sits in lotus pose upon Mushika, offers the boon-giving gesture and holds a pomegranate, noose and goad.
- 38. Varada Ganapati Varada Ganapati, "the Boon-Giver with prominent third eye of wisdom, holds a dish of honey, the noose and goad and encloses a pot of jewels in His trunk. His shakti is at His side, and the crescent moon adorns His crown.
- 39. Tryakshara Ganapati Tryakshara Ganapati, "the Lord of Three Letters" (A-U-M), is gold in color and has fly whisks in His big floppy ears. He carries the broken tusk, goad, noose and mango and is often seen grasping a sweet modaka in His trunk.
- 40. Kshipra Prasada Ganapati Kshipra Prasada Ganapati, "the Quick Rewarder," presides from a kusha -grass throne. His big belly symbolizes the manifest universe. He holds a noose, goad, tusk, lotus, pomegranate and a twig of the wish-fulfilling tree.
- 41. Haridra Ganapati Haridra Ganapati, the golden one dressed in bright yellow vestments, sits calmly on a posh, regal throne. Along with His tusk and a modaka, He wields a noose to hold devotees close and a sharp goad to spur them onward.
- 42. Ekadanta Ganapati Ekadanta, of "Single Tusk," is distinguished by His blue color and sizeable belly. The attributes of this murti are an axe for cutting the bonds of ignorance, prayer beads for japa, a laddu sweet and the broken right tusk
- 43. Srishti Ganapati Riding on His docile and friendly mouse, Srishti Ganapati is the lord of happy "Manifestation." This active God, of red complexion, holds His noose a goad, a perfect mango, and His tusk, representing selfless sacrifice.
- 44. Uddanda Ganapati Uddanda Ganapati is the bold "Enforcer of Dharma," the laws of being. His ten hands hold a pot of gems, a blue lily, sugar cane, a mace, lotus flower, sprig of paddy, a pomegranate, noose, garland and His broken tusk
- 45. Rinamochana Ganapati Rinamochana Ganapati is humanity's liberator from guilt and bondage. His figure of alabaster skin is apparelled in red silks. He bears a noose and a goad, His milk-white tusk and a favorite fruit, the rose apple.
- 46. Dhundhi Ganapati Red-hued Dhundhi Ganapati, "the Sought After," holds a strand of rudraksha beads, His broken tusk, an axe and a small pot of precious gems thought to represent the treasury of awakenings He saves for all ardent devotees.
- 47. Dvimukha Ganapati Dvimukha Ganapati, called Janus by the Romans, with two divergent faces, sees in all directions. His blue-green form is dressed in red silk. He wears a bejeweled crown and holds a noose, goad, His tusk and a pot of gems.
- 48. Trimukha Ganapati Trimukha Ganapati, the contemplative "three-faced" Lord of red hue, sits on a golden lotus, telling His beads, holding a noose, goad and vessel of nectar. He gestures protection with a right hand and blessings with a left.
- 49. Sinha Ganapati Sinha Ganapati, white in color, rides a lion and displays another lion in one hand, symbolizing strength and fearlessness. He also holds a kalpavriksha sprig, the vina, a lotus blossom, flower bouquet and a pot of jewels
- 50. Yoga Ganapati Yoga Ganapati is absorbed in mantra japa , His knees strapped in meditative pose, hands holding a yoga staff, sugar cane stalk, a noose and prayer beads. His color is like the morning sun. Blue garments adorn His form.
- 51. Durga Ganapati Durga Ganapati, the "Invincible," waves the flag of victory over darkness. This splendid murti is of deep gold hue, dressed in red, holding a bow and arrow, noose and goad, prayer beads, broken tusk and a rose apple.
- 52. Sankatahara Ganapati Sankatahara Ganapati, "the Dispeller of Sorrow," is of sunlike hue, dressed in blue, and seated on a red lotus flower. He holds a bowl of pudding, a goad and a noose while gesturing the boon-granting varada mudra .
- 59. Akhuratha : One who has Mouse as His Charioteer Alampata : Ever Eternal Lord Amit :Incomparable Lord Anantachidrupamayam :Infinite and Consciousness Personified Avaneesh :Lord of the whole World Avighna :Remover of Obstacles Balaganapati : Beloved and Lovable Child Bhalchandra : Moon-Crested Lord Bheema :Huge and Gigantic Bhupati :Lord of the Gods Bhuvanpati :God of the Gods Buddhinath :God of Wisdom Buddhipriya : Knowledge Bestower Buddhividhata : God of Knowledge Chaturbhuj : One who has Four Arms Devadeva : Lord! of All Lords Devantakanashakarin : Destroyer of Evils and Asuras Devavrata : One who accepts all Penances Devendrashika : Protector of All Gods Dharmik : One who gives Charity Dhoomravarna :Smoke-Hued Lord Durja : Invincible Lord Dvaimatura : One who has two Mothers Ekaakshara : He of the Single Syllable Ekadanta : Single-Tusked Lord Ekadrishta : Single-Tusked Lord Eshanputra : Lord Shiva's Son Gadadhara : One who has The Mace as His Weapon Gajakarna : One who has Eyes like an Elephant Gajanana : Elephant-Faced Lord Gajananeti : Elephant-Faced Lord Gajavakra : Trunk of The Elephant Gajavaktra : One who has Mouth like an Elephant Ganadhakshya : Lord of All Ganas (Gods) Ganadhyakshina : Leader of All The Celestial Bodies Ganapati : Lord of All Ganas (Gods) Gaurisuta : The Son of Gauri (Parvati) Gunina : One who is The Master of All Virtues Haridra : One who is Golden Coloured Heramba : Mother's Beloved Son
- 60. Kapila : Yellowish-Brown Coloured Kaveesha : Master of Poets Krti : Lord of Music Kripalu : Merciful Lord Krishapingaksha : Yellowish-Brown Eyed Kshamakaram : The Place of Forgiveness Kshipra : One who is easy to Appease Lambakarna : Large-Eared Lord Lambodara : The Huge Bellied Lord Mahabala : Enormously Strong Lord Mahaganapati : Omnipotent and Supreme Lord Maheshwaram : Lord of The Universe Mangalamurti : All Auspicious Lord Manomay : Winner of Hearts Mrityuanjaya : Conqueror of Death Mundakarama : Abode of Happiness Muktidaya : Bestower of Eternal Bliss Musikvahana : One who has Mouse as His Charioteer Nadapratithishta :One who Appreciates and Loves Music Namasthetu : Vanquisher of All Evils and Vices and Sins Nandana : Lord Shiva's Son Nideeshwaram : Giver of Wealth and Treasures Omkara :One who has the Form Of OM Pitambara :One who has Yellow-Coloured Body Pramoda :Lord of All Abodes Prathameshwara :First Among All Purush : The Omnipotent Personality Rakta : One who has Red-Coloured Body Rudrapriya :Beloved Of Lord Shiva Sarvadevatman :Acceptor of All Celestial Offerings Sarvasiddhanta : Bestower of Skills and Wisdom Sarvatman :Protector of The Universe Shambhavi : The Son of Parvati Shashivarnam : One who has a Moon like Complexion Shoorpakarna :Large-Eared Lord Shuban :All Auspicious Lord Shubhagunakanan : One who is The Master of All Virtues Shweta : One who is as Pure as the White Colour Siddhidhata : Bestower of Success and Accomplishments Siddhipriya : Bestower of Wishes and Boons
- 61. Siddhivinayaka : Bestower of Success Skandapurvaja : Elder Brother of Skand (Lord Kartik) Sumukha : Auspicious Face Sureshwaram :Lord of All Lords Swaroop : Lover of Beauty Tarun : Ageless Uddanda : Nemesis of Evils and Vices Umaputra : The Son of Goddess Uma (Parvati) Vakratunda : Curved Trunk Lord Varaganapati : Bestower of Boons Varaprada : Granter of Wishes and Boons Varadavinayaka : Bestower of Success Veeraganapati : Heroic Lord Vidyavaridhi : God of Wisdom Vighnahara : Remover of Obstacles Vignaharta : Demolisher of Obstacles Vighnaraja : Lord of All Hindrances Vighnarajendra : Lord of All Obstacles Vighnavinashanaya : Destroyer of All Obstacles and Impediments Vigneshwara: Lord of All Obstacles Vikat : Huge and Gigantic Vinayaka : Lord of All Vishwamukha : Master of The Universe Vishwaraja : King of The World Yagnakaya : Acceptor of All Sacred and Sacrificial Offerings Yashaskaram :Bestower of Fame and Fortune Yashvasin : Beloved and Ever Popular Lord Yogadhipa : The Lord of Meditation