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Ekaakshara Ganapati

एकाक्षरगणपति
Also known as: Ekākṣara Gaṇapati, Single-Syllable Ganapati

About

The form represented by the single syllable 'Gam' (or 'Om'). Represents the primordial sound, the essence of Ganesha in sound form. Worshipped through mantra meditation. Holds elephant goad, noose, modaka, and lotus.

Attributes

Primordial soundOmGamEssenceMantra form

Symbols

GoadNooseModakaLotus
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Ekākṣaragaṇapataye Namaḥ
Om Gaṃ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Gaṇapati Upanishad

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaMantra practitioners

Iconography

Red complexion. Four-armed, holding goad, noose, modaka, and lotus. Seated on lotus.