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Maha Ganapati

महागणपति
Also known as: Mahā Gaṇapati, Great Ganapati

About

The great, supreme form of Ganesha, often depicted with twelve arms. Represents the highest, most powerful aspect of Ganesha. Worshipped as the source of all other forms. Holds goad, noose, modaka, tusk, lotus, pomegranate, bow, arrow, trident, discus, mace, and sword.

Attributes

SupremeGreatPowerfulSource of all forms

Symbols

GoadNooseModakaTuskLotusPomegranateBowArrowTridentDiscusMaceSword
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Mahāgaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Mudgala PurāṇaGaṇapati Upanishad

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Red or golden complexion. Twelve arms holding various attributes. Seated on lotus.