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Bâla Ga∫apati is “the Childlike” God of golden hue. In His hands He holds a banana, mango, sug ar cane and jackfruit, all representing the earth’s abundance and fer-tility. His trunk garners His favorite sweet, the modaka.

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Thirty-Two Forms of Ga∫eßaIn temples and shrines around the planet, from Moscow to London, from Durban to Kuala Lumpur, Ga∫eßa’s worship-ful image, or mûrti, appears in many forms. The Mudgala Purâ∫a, in addition to the above eight, lists thirty-two. We present sketches here of these on the following pages. Chil-dren will enjoy coloring them. It may interest you to know that the first sixteen mûrtis, the Sho∂aßa Ga∫apati, are in-stalled in an eight-sided, chariot-shaped structure at the Íri Íaˆkara Ma∫∂apam of Râmeßvaram, South India, estab-lished by the late Írî lâ Írî Chandrasekharendra Saraswati, 68th preceptor of the Kanchi Kamakoti Pîtham.

The Quiet Within

Our Loving Ganesha’s a powerful GodYet, He is so quiet you might think it oddThat such a meticulous, intricate soulWould care to guide all of our karma so old.

Indeed it is fortunate that He is so nearFor if He were not we would hardly be here,For He holds the base chakra so firmly in placeThat we may thus live in this one time in space.

Pray to Him dearly, and truth you’ll be seeingThat the quiet inside is the cave of your Being,To attain through your striving, to be quiet within,That the heritage of all happy births you will win.

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Shining like the full moon during harvest season and garlanded with flowers, Bhakti Ga∫apati, dear to devo-tees, is indeed pleasant to look upon. He holds a banana, a mango, coconut and a bowl of sweet pâyasa pudding.

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Eight-armed, Taru∫a Ga∫apati, “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.

CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 61

Shining like the full moon during harvest season and garlanded with flowers, Bhakti Ga∫apati, dear to devo-tees, is indeed pleasant to look upon. He holds a banana, a mango, coconut and a bowl of sweet pâyasa pudding.

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Eight-armed, Taru∫a Ga∫apati, “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.

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Four-armed and seated with one of His ßaktis on His knee, Íakti Ga∫apati, “the Powerful,” of orange-red hue, guards the householder. He holds a garland, noose and goad, and bestows blessings with the abhaya mudrâ.

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The “Valiant Warrior,” Vîra Ga ∫a pati, assumes a com-manding pose. His 16 arms bristle with weapons, sym-bols of mind powers: a goad, discus, bow, arrow, sword, shield, spear, mace, a battleaxe, a trident and more.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 63

Four-armed and seated with one of His ßaktis on His knee, Íakti Ga∫apati, “the Powerful,” of orange-red hue, guards the householder. He holds a garland, noose and goad, and bestows blessings with the abhaya mudrâ.

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The “Valiant Warrior,” Vîra Ga ∫a pati, assumes a com-manding pose. His 16 arms bristle with weapons, sym-bols of mind powers: a goad, discus, bow, arrow, sword, shield, spear, mace, a battleaxe, a trident and more.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 65

Golden-yellow Siddhi Ga∫a pati, “the Accomplished,” is the epitome of achievement and self-mastery. He sits comfortably holding a bouquet of flowers, an axe, man go, sugar cane and, in His trunk, a tasty sesame sweet.

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Four-headed Dvija Ga∫apati, “the Twice-born,” is moon-like in color. Holding a noose, a goad, an ola leaf scrip-ture, a staff, water vessel and a his japa beads, He reminds one and all of the urgency for disciplined striving.

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Golden-yellow Siddhi Ga∫a pati, “the Accomplished,” is the epitome of achievement and self-mastery. He sits comfortably holding a bouquet of flowers, an axe, man go, sugar cane and, in His trunk, a tasty sesame sweet.

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Four-headed Dvija Ga∫apati, “the Twice-born,” is moon-like in color. Holding a noose, a goad, an ola leaf scrip-ture, a staff, water vessel and a his japa beads, He reminds one and all of the urgency for disciplined striving.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 67

Vighna Ga∫apati, “Lord of Ob stacles,” 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.

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Ucçhish†a Ga∫apati is “Lord of Blessed Offerings” and guardian of culture. Of blue complexion and six-armed, He sits with His Íakti, holding a vî∫â, pome gra nate, blue lotus flower, japa mâlâ and a sprig of fresh paddy.

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Vighna Ga∫apati, “Lord of Ob stacles,” 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.

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Ucçhish†a Ga∫apati is “Lord of Blessed Offerings” and guardian of culture. Of blue complexion and six-armed, He sits with His Íakti, holding a vî∫â, pome gra nate, blue lotus flower, japa mâlâ and a sprig of fresh paddy.

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Five-faced, white in color, Heramba Ga∫apati, “Protec-tor 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.

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Handsome, red-hued Kshipra Ga∫apati, “Quick-acting” giver of boons, displays His broken tusk, a noose, goad and a sprig of the kalpav®iksha (wish-fulfilling) tree. In His uplifted trunk He holds a tiny pot of precious jewels.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 69

Five-faced, white in color, Heramba Ga∫apati, “Protec-tor 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.

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Handsome, red-hued Kshipra Ga∫apati, “Quick-acting” giver of boons, displays His broken tusk, a noose, goad and a sprig of the kalpav®iksha (wish-fulfilling) tree. In His uplifted trunk He holds a tiny pot of precious jewels.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 71

Accompanied by one of His ßaktis, “the Great,” Mahâ Ga∫apati, is red-complexioned and three-eyed. He holds His tusk, a pom egranate, blue lily, sugar-cane bow, dis-cus, noose, lotus, paddy sprig, mace and a pot of gems.

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Lakshmî Ga∫apati, pure white giver of success, sits flanked by Wisdom and Achievement. Gesturing varada mudrâ, He holds a green parrot, a pom egra nate, sword, goad, noose, sprig of kal pav®iksha and a water vessel.

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Accompanied by one of His ßaktis, “the Great,” Mahâ Ga∫apati, is red-complexioned and three-eyed. He holds His tusk, a pom egranate, blue lily, sugar-cane bow, dis-cus, noose, lotus, paddy sprig, mace and a pot of gems.

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Lakshmî Ga∫apati, pure white giver of success, sits flanked by Wisdom and Achievement. Gesturing varada mudrâ, He holds a green parrot, a pom egra nate, sword, goad, noose, sprig of kal pav®iksha and a water vessel.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 73

The happy “Dancer,” N®itya Ga ∫a pati, is four-armed and golden, with rings on His fingers, holding a tusk, goad, noose and modaka sweet. He prances under the kalpav®iksha tree, epitomizing exuberant activity and joy.

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Four-armed, of red hue and riding His resourceful mû-shika, Vi jaya Ga∫apati is “the Victorious” bestower of success. His insignia are the broken tusk, elephant goad, a noose and a lucious golden mango, His favorite fruit.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 73

The happy “Dancer,” N®itya Ga ∫a pati, is four-armed and golden, with rings on His fingers, holding a tusk, goad, noose and modaka sweet. He prances under the kalpav®iksha tree, epitomizing exuberant activity and joy.

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Four-armed, of red hue and riding His resourceful mû-shika, Vi jaya Ga∫apati is “the Victorious” bestower of success. His insignia are the broken tusk, elephant goad, a noose and a lucious golden mango, His favorite fruit.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 75

Ekâkshara, of “Single-Syllable” (gaμ), is three-eyed, of red complexion and attire. Crescent moon on His crown, He sits in lotus pose upon Mûshika, offers the boon-giv-ing gesture and holds a pomegranate, noose and goad.

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Seated with one of His ßaktis on His left knee, Ërdhva Ga∫apati 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.

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Ekâkshara, of “Single-Syllable” (gaμ), is three-eyed, of red complexion and attire. Crescent moon on His crown, He sits in lotus pose upon Mûshika, offers the boon-giv-ing gesture and holds a pomegranate, noose and goad.

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Seated with one of His ßaktis on His left knee, Ërdhva Ga∫apati 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.

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Tryakshara Ga∫apati, “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.

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Varada Ga∫apati, “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 ßakti is at His side, and the crescent moon adorns His crown.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 77

Tryakshara Ga∫apati, “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.

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Varada Ga∫apati, “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 ßakti is at His side, and the crescent moon adorns His crown.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 79

Haridrâ Ga∫apati, the golden one dressed in bright yel-low 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.

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Kshipra Prasâda Ga∫apati, “the Quick Rewarder,” pre-sides from a kusha-grass throne. His big belly symbol-izes the manifest universe. He holds a noose, goad, tusk, lotus, pomegranate and a twig of the wish-fulfilling tree.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 79

Haridrâ Ga∫apati, the golden one dressed in bright yel-low 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.

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Kshipra Prasâda Ga∫apati, “the Quick Rewarder,” pre-sides from a kusha-grass throne. His big belly symbol-izes the manifest universe. He holds a noose, goad, tusk, lotus, pomegranate and a twig of the wish-fulfilling tree.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 81

Riding on His docile and friendly mouse, S®ish†i Ga∫a-pati is the lord of happy “Manifestation.” This active God, of red complexion, holds His noose a goad, a per-fect mango, and His tusk, representing selfless sacrifice.

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Ekadanta, of “Single Tusk,” is distinguished by His blue color and sizeable belly. The attributes of this mûrti are an axe for cutting the bonds of ignorance, prayer beads for japa, a la∂∂u sweet and the broken right tusk.

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Riding on His docile and friendly mouse, S®ish†i Ga∫a-pati is the lord of happy “Manifestation.” This active God, of red complexion, holds His noose a goad, a per-fect mango, and His tusk, representing selfless sacrifice.

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Ekadanta, of “Single Tusk,” is distinguished by His blue color and sizeable belly. The attributes of this mûrti are an axe for cutting the bonds of ignorance, prayer beads for japa, a la∂∂u sweet and the broken right tusk.

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Âi∫amochana Ga∫apati is humanity’s liberator from guilt and bondage. His figure of alabaster skin is ap-parelled in red silks. He bears a noose and a goad, His milk-white tusk and a favorite fruit, the rose apple.

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Udda∫∂a 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.

CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 83

Âi∫amochana Ga∫apati is humanity’s liberator from guilt and bondage. His figure of alabaster skin is ap-parelled in red silks. He bears a noose and a goad, His milk-white tusk and a favorite fruit, the rose apple.

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Udda∫∂a 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.

CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 85

Dvimukha Ga∫apati, 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.

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Red-hued Îhu∫∂hi Ga ∫apati, “the Sought After,” holds a strand of rudrâksha 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.

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Dvimukha Ga∫apati, 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.

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Red-hued Îhu∫∂hi Ga ∫apati, “the Sought After,” holds a strand of rudrâksha 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.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 87

Siˆha Ga∫apati, white in color, rides a lion and displays another lion in one hand, symbolizing strength and fearlessness. He also holds a kalpav®iksha sprig, the vî∫â, a lotus blossom, flower bouquet and a pot of jewels.

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Trimukha Ga∫apati, 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.

CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 87

Siˆha Ga∫apati, white in color, rides a lion and displays another lion in one hand, symbolizing strength and fearlessness. He also holds a kalpav®iksha sprig, the vî∫â, a lotus blossom, flower bouquet and a pot of jewels.

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Trimukha Ga∫apati, 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.

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Durga Ga∫apati, the “Invincible,” waves the flag of vic-tory over darkness. This splendid mûrti is of deep gold hue, dressed in red, holding a bow and arrow, noose and goad, prayer beads, broken tusk and a rose apple.

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Yoga Ga∫apati is absorbed in man tra 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.

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CHAPTER 5: FORMS OF GAıEÍA 89

Durga Ga∫apati, the “Invincible,” waves the flag of vic-tory over darkness. This splendid mûrti is of deep gold hue, dressed in red, holding a bow and arrow, noose and goad, prayer beads, broken tusk and a rose apple.

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Yoga Ga∫apati is absorbed in man tra 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.

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Ga∫eßa IconographyBy Dr. L.S. Madhava Rao,

From “Ga∫eßa as Primus Inter Pares,” Published in the Organiser, September 18, 1994

In every Hindu function, invocation to Lord Ga∫eßa for His blessings takes precedence over all other Gods to ward off any mishap. This has been the practice from the

Vedic times. Every part of Ga∫eßa’s body, such as ear, nose, eyes, trunk, has some significance. One has only to know it, believe in it and follow it. He is intellect par excellence. A critical examination of the various names of the Deities will enable us to know and trace the features of religious development and understand the religious tendencies of the people. Here an attempt is made to highlight how Lord Ga∫eßa in His different bhaˆgimas (postures and attitudes) is worshiped in Ågamic temples.1. Icons without headdress in the sitting pose and with two

arms: To this class belong two variations. The first is the prevalent utku†akâsana [“sitting on the hams” with one or both knees raised] see illustration, page 93). Second is Ga∫eßa seated in padmâsana, lotus pose, with legs crossed, which is quite rare.

2. Ga∫eßa icons with two arms and headdress: These im-ages are mostly carved out of stone and normally belong to a period between the 9th and 12th centuries. These are represented in the usual utku†aka pose, and the probos cis is shown taking a left turn and eating from a bowl of pudding held in the left hand.

3. Four-armed figures without alaˆkâra [ornamentation] and prabhâvalî [encircling arch]: These are discernable specimens of early Ga∫apati sculpture with four arms, devoid of any kind of ornamentation and with little proportion.

4. Ga∫apati icons with four arms, ribbon-like prabhâvalî,

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Saˆka†ahara Ga∫apati, “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 var ada mudrâ.

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