Loving Ganesha: Chapter 5 (Section 2) - Forms of Ganesha--Ganapateh Svarupani; The 32 Forms of Lord Ganesha, Ganesha Iconography

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Here is another section of chapter 5 of Loving Ganesha, with more images of the

32 forms of Lord Ganesha. This page can be found at

http://www.himalayanacademy.com/books/lg/lg_ch-05.html

 

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5

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.

6

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.

7

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.

8

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.

9

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.

10

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.

11

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.

12

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.

13

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.

14

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.

 

 

 

 

 

Loving Ganesha by Satguru Sivaya Subramuniyaswami

 

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