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Dvija Ganapati

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

About

Sixth of the 32 Ganapati forms. Depicted as a twice-born (Brahmin) form, with four faces. Represents the embodiment of the Vedas, sacred knowledge, and the Brahminical aspect. Associated with learning and spiritual initiation.

Attributes

Twice-bornBrahmin formVedic knowledgeSpiritual initiationFour faces

Symbols

VedasBookJapa malaKamandaluStaffLotus
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Dvijagaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Mudgala Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaBrahmin communities

Iconography

White complexion. Four faces. Four-armed, holding book, japa mala, kamandalu (water pot), and staff. Seated on a lotus. Serene, scholarly expression.