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Dhundhi Ganapati

ढुण्ढिगणपति
Also known as: Ḍhuṇḍhi Gaṇapati, Sought-After Ganapati, Beloved Ganapati

About

Twenty-sixth of the 32 Ganapati forms. The form that is eagerly sought by devotees for his blessings. Represents the beloved, accessible nature of Ganesha who is always ready to help.

Attributes

Sought-afterBelovedAccessibleReady to help

Symbols

Elephant goadNooseModakaTuskRudrakshaAxeLotus
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Ḍhuṇḍigaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Mudgala Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Red complexion. Four-armed, holding elephant goad, noose, modaka, and tusk. Seated on a lotus. Beloved, accessible expression.