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Haridra Ganapati

हरिद्रागणपति
Also known as: Haridrā Gaṇapati, Turmeric-Colored Ganapati

About

Twenty-first of the 32 Ganapati forms. Depicted in the color of turmeric (yellow). Represents the auspicious, purifying aspect of Ganesha. Worshipped with turmeric offerings for health, prosperity, and protection.

Attributes

TurmericAuspiciousnessPurityHealthProtection

Symbols

Elephant goadNooseModakaTusk
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Haridrāgaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka ChaturthiHaridra Ganapati Puja

Scriptures

Mudgala Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

South IndiaMaharashtra

Iconography

Yellow (turmeric) complexion. Four-armed, holding elephant goad, noose, modaka, and tusk. Seated on a lotus. Auspicious, radiant expression.