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Dvija Ganapati

द्विजगणपति
Also known as: Dvija Gaṇapati, Twice-born Ganapati

About

The twice-born (Brahmin) form of Ganesha, with four faces. Represents the embodiment of the Vedas, sacred knowledge, and the Brahminical aspect. Associated with learning and spiritual initiation. Holds book, japa mala, kamandalu, and staff.

Attributes

Twice-bornBrahmin formVedic knowledgeSpiritual initiation

Symbols

VedasBookJapa malaKamandaluStaffLotus
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Dvijagaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Mudgala Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

White complexion. Four faces. Four-armed, holding book, japa mala, kamandalu, and staff. Seated on a lotus.