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Bhaktachandamurti

भक्तचन्दमूर्ति
Also known as: Bhakta Canda Mūrti, Bhaktachandamurti, Devotee's Moon

About

Third of the 32 Ganapati forms. The form that is as beloved to devotees as the moon. Represents the deep connection between the deity and his devotees, symbolizing the reciprocation of devotion.

Attributes

DevotionReciprocationBeloved formMoon-like radiance

Symbols

CoconutMangoPomegranateSugarcaneLadleElephant goadNooseModaka
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Bhaktacandamūrtaye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Mudgala Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Four-armed, red complexion. Holds coconut, mango, pomegranate, and sugarcane in four hands; other hands hold ladle, elephant goad, noose, and modaka. Seated on a lotus. Moon-like radiance, serene expression.