{"id":829,"date":"2020-10-08T06:26:05","date_gmt":"2020-10-08T13:26:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/?p=829"},"modified":"2023-11-22T14:50:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T22:50:01","slug":"32-forms-of-lord-shree-ganesh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/about\/829\/32-forms-of-lord-shree-ganesh","title":{"rendered":"32 Forms of Lord Shree Ganesh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Exploring the 32 Forms of Lord Ganesha: Divine Manifestations and Their Significance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lord Ganesha, the revered Elephant-headed God, is a deity of immense significance in Hinduism. He is known as the remover of obstacles and the bestower of wisdom, prosperity, and good fortune. Lord Ganesha is not confined to a single form; instead, He manifests in various divine incarnations, each carrying its own symbolism and profound meaning. In this exploration, we delve into the captivating world of the 32 forms of Lord Ganesha, unraveling their unique characteristics and significance in the tapestry of Hindu spirituality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/01.Bala-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-830 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/01.Bala-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/01.Bala-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Bala Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u092c\u093e\u0932 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bala&nbsp;Ganapati is &#8220;the Childlike&#8221; God of golden hue. In His hands He holds a banana, mango, sugar cane and jackfruit, all representing the earth&#8217;s abundance and fertility. His trunk garners His favorite sweet, the&nbsp;<em>modaka<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/02.Taruna-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-832 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/02.Taruna-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/02.Taruna-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Taruna Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0924\u0930\u0941\u0923 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eight-armed,&nbsp;Taruna Ganapati, &#8220;the Youthful,&#8221; holds a noose and goad,&nbsp;<em>modaka,<\/em>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/03.Bhakti-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-833 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/03.Bhakti-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/03.Bhakti-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Bhakti Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u092d\u0915\u094d\u0924\u093f \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Shining&nbsp;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&nbsp;<em>payasa<\/em>&nbsp;pudding.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/04.Vira-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-834 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/04.Vira-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/04.Vira-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Vira Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0935\u0940\u0930 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;&#8220;Valiant Warrior,&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/05.Shakti-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-835 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/05.Shakti-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/05.Shakti-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Shakti Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0936\u0915\u094d\u0924\u093f \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four-armed&nbsp;and seated with one of His shaktis on His knee, Shakti Ganapati, &#8220;the Powerful,&#8221; of orange-red hue, guards the householder. He holds a garland, noose and goad, and bestows blessings with the&nbsp;<em>abhaya mudra<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/06.Dvija-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1146 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/06.Dvija-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/06.Dvija-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Dvija\u00a0Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0926\u094d\u0935\u093f\u091c \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four-headed Dvija Ga\u1e47apati, \u201cthe Twice-Born,\u201d is moon-like in color. Holding a noose, a goad, an&nbsp;<em>ola<\/em>&nbsp;leaf scripture, a staff, water vessel and a His japa beads, He reminds one and all of the urgency for disciplined striving<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/07.Siddhi-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1147 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/07.Siddhi-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/07.Siddhi-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Siddhi Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0938\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0927\u093f \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Golden-yellow Siddhi Ga\u1e47apati, \u201cthe Accomplished,\u201d is the epitome of achievement and self-mastery. He sits comfortably holding a bouquet of flowers, an axe, mango, sugarcane and, in His trunk, a tasty sesame sweet.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/08.Uchhishta-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1148 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/08.Uchhishta-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/08.Uchhishta-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>8. Ucchishta Ga\u1e47apati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0909\u091a\u094d\u091b\u093f\u0937\u094d\u091f \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ucchhishta&nbsp;Ganapati is &#8220;Lord of Blessed Offerings&#8221; and guardian of culture. Of blue complexion and six-armed, He sits with His Shakti, holding a vina, pomegranate, blue lotus flower, japa&nbsp;<em>mala<\/em>&nbsp;and a sprig of fresh paddy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/09.VIGHNA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1149 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/09.VIGHNA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/09.VIGHNA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>9. Vighna Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0935\u093f\u0918\u094d\u0928 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vighna&nbsp;Ganapati, &#8220;Lord of Obstacles,&#8221; is of brilliant gold hue and bedecked in jewels. His eight arms hold a noose and goad, tusk and&nbsp;<em>modaka,<\/em>&nbsp;conch and discus, a bouquet of flowers, sugar cane, flower arrow and an axe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10.KSHIPRA.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1150 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10.KSHIPRA.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/10.KSHIPRA-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>10. Kshipra Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093f\u092a\u094d\u0930 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Handsome,&nbsp;red-hued Kshipra Ganapati, &#8220;Quick-acting&#8221; giver of boons, displays His broken tusk, a noose, goad and a sprig of the&nbsp;<em>kalpavriksha<\/em>&nbsp;(wish-fulfilling) tree. In His uplifted trunk He holds a tiny pot of precious jewels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/11.HERAMBA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1151 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/11.HERAMBA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/11.HERAMBA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>11. Heramba Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0939\u0947\u0930\u092e\u094d\u092c \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Five-faced,&nbsp;white in color, Heramba Ganapati, &#8220;Protector of the Weak,&#8221; rides a big lion. He extends the gestures of protection and blessing while holding a noose, japa beads, axe, hammer, tusk, garland, fruit and&nbsp;<em>modaka<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/12.LAKSHIMI-Ganapati-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1255 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/12.LAKSHIMI-Ganapati-1.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/12.LAKSHIMI-Ganapati-1-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>12. Lakshmi Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0932\u0915\u094d\u0937\u094d\u092e\u0940 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lakshmi&nbsp;Ganapati, pure white giver of success, sits flanked by Wisdom and Achievement. Gesturing&nbsp;<em>varada mudra,<\/em>&nbsp;He holds a green parrot, a pomegranate, sword, goad, noose, sprig of&nbsp;<em>kalpavriksha<\/em>&nbsp;and a water vessel.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/13.MAHA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1153 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/13.MAHA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/13.MAHA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>13. Maha Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u092e\u0939\u093e \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Accompanied&nbsp;by one of His shaktis, &#8220;the Great,&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14.VIJAYA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1154 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14.VIJAYA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/14.VIJAYA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>14. Vijaya Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0935\u093f\u091c\u092f \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four-armed,&nbsp;of red hue and riding His resourceful&nbsp;<em>mushika<\/em>, Vijaya Ganapati is &#8220;the Victorious&#8221; bestower of success. His insignia are the broken tusk, elephant goad, a noose and a lucious golden mango, His favorite fruit.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/15.NRITYA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1156 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/15.NRITYA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/15.NRITYA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>15. Nritya Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0928\u0943\u0924\u094d\u092f \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;happy &#8220;Dancer,&#8221; Nritya Ganapati, is four-armed and golden, with rings on His fingers, holding a tusk, goad, noose and&nbsp;<em>modaka<\/em>&nbsp;sweet<em>.<\/em>&nbsp;He prances under the&nbsp;<em>kalpavriksha<\/em>&nbsp;tree, epitomizing exuberant activity and joy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/16.URDHVA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1157 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/16.URDHVA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/16.URDHVA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>16. Urdhva Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u090a\u0930\u094d\u0927\u094d\u0935 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seated&nbsp;with one of His shaktis on His left knee, Urdhva Ganapati is &#8220;the Elevated&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17.EKAKSHARA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1158 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17.EKAKSHARA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/17.EKAKSHARA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>17. Ekakshara Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u090f\u0915\u093e\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0930 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ekakshara,&nbsp;of &#8220;Single-Syllable&#8221;&nbsp;<em>(gam),<\/em>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/18.VARADA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1159 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/18.VARADA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/18.VARADA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>18. Varada Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0935\u0930\u0926 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Varada&nbsp;Ganapati, &#8220;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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/19.TRYAKSHARA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1160 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/19.TRYAKSHARA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/19.TRYAKSHARA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>19. Tryakshara Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0924\u094d\u0930\u094d\u092f\u0915\u094d\u0937\u0930 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tryakshara&nbsp;Ganapati, &#8220;the Lord of Three Letters&#8221; (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&nbsp;<em>modaka<\/em>&nbsp;in His trunk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/20.KSHIPRA-PRASADA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1161 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/20.KSHIPRA-PRASADA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/20.KSHIPRA-PRASADA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>20. Kshipra Prasada Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0915\u094d\u0937\u093f\u092a\u094d-\u092a\u094d\u0930\u0938\u093e\u0926 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kshipra&nbsp;Prasada Ganapati, &#8220;the Quick Rewarder,&#8221; presides from a&nbsp;<em>kusha<\/em>-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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/21.HARIDRA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1162 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/21.HARIDRA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/21.HARIDRA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>21. Haridra Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0939\u0930\u093f\u0926\u094d\u0930\u093e \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Haridra&nbsp;Ganapati, the golden one dressed in bright yellow vestments, sits calmly on a posh, regal throne. Along with His tusk and a&nbsp;<em>modaka,<\/em>&nbsp;He wields a noose to hold devotees close and a sharp goad to spur them onward.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/22.EKADANTA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1163 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/22.EKADANTA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/22.EKADANTA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>22. Ekadanta Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u090f\u0915\u0926\u0928\u094d\u0924 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ekadanta,&nbsp;of &#8220;Single Tusk,&#8221; is distinguished by His blue color and sizeable belly. The attributes of this&nbsp;<em>murti<\/em>&nbsp;are an axe for cutting the bonds of ignorance, prayer beads for japa, a&nbsp;<em>laddu<\/em>&nbsp;sweet and the broken right tusk.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/23.SHRISHTI-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1165 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/23.SHRISHTI-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/23.SHRISHTI-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>23. Srishti Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0938\u0943\u0937\u094d\u091f\u093f \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riding&nbsp;on His docile and friendly mouse, Srishti Ganapati is the lord of happy &#8220;Manifestation.&#8221; This active God, of red complexion, holds His noose a goad, a perfect mango, and His tusk, representing selfless sacrifice.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/24.UDDANDA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1166 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/24.UDDANDA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/24.UDDANDA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>24. Uddanda Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0909\u0926\u094d\u0926\u0923\u094d\u0921 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Uddanda&nbsp;Ganapati is the bold &#8220;Enforcer of Dharma,&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/25.RINAMOCHANA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1167 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/25.RINAMOCHANA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/25.RINAMOCHANA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>25. Rinamochana Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u090b\u0923\u092e\u094b\u091a\u0928 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rinamochana&nbsp;Ganapati is humanity&#8217;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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/26.DHUNDHI-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1168 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/26.DHUNDHI-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/26.DHUNDHI-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>26. Dhundhi Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0922\u0941\u0923\u094d\u0922\u093f \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Red-hued&nbsp;Dhundhi Ganapati, &#8220;the Sought After,&#8221; holds a strand of&nbsp;<em>rudraksha<\/em>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/27.DVIMUKHA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1169 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/27.DVIMUKHA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/27.DVIMUKHA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>27. Dvimukha Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0926\u094d\u0935\u093f\u092e\u0941\u0916 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dvimukha&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/28.TRIMUKHA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1170 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/28.TRIMUKHA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/28.TRIMUKHA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>28. Trimukha Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0924\u094d\u0930\u093f\u092e\u0941\u0916 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Trimukha&nbsp;Ganapati, the contemplative &#8220;three-faced&#8221; 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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/29.SINHA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1171 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/29.SINHA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/29.SINHA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>29. Sinha Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0938\u093f\u0928\u094d\u0939\u0902 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sinha&nbsp;Ganapati, white in color, rides a lion and displays another lion in one hand, symbolizing strength and fearlessness. He also holds a&nbsp;<em>kalpavriksha<\/em>&nbsp;sprig, the vina, a lotus blossom, flower bouquet and a pot of jewels.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/30.YOGA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1172 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/30.YOGA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/30.YOGA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>30. Yoga Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u092f\u094b\u0917 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yoga Ganapati is absorbed in mantra japa<em>,<\/em>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/31.DURGA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1173 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/31.DURGA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/31.DURGA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>31. Durga Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0926\u0941\u0930\u094d\u0917 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durga Ganapati, the &#8220;Invincible,&#8221; waves the flag of victory over darkness. This splendid&nbsp;<em>murti<\/em>&nbsp;is of deep gold hue, dressed in red, holding a bow and arrow, noose and goad, prayer beads, broken tusk and a rose apple.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"850\" src=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/32.SANKATAHARA-Ganapati.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1174 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/32.SANKATAHARA-Ganapati.png 600w, https:\/\/shreeganesh.com\/site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/32.SANKATAHARA-Ganapati-212x300.png 212w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>32. Sankatahara Ganapati<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u0938\u0902\u0915\u091f\u0939\u0930 \u0917\u0923\u092a\u0924\u093f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sankatahara Ganapati, &#8220;the Dispeller of Sorrow,&#8221; 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&nbsp;<em>varada mudra<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Lord Ganesha&#8217;s 32 forms offer a profound insight into the multifaceted nature of divinity. Each form carries its own symbolism and significance, catering to the diverse spiritual needs and aspirations of devotees. 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