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Maha Ganapati

महागणपति
Also known as: Mahā Gaṇapati, Great Ganapati, Supreme Ganapati

About

Thirteenth of the 32 Ganapati forms. 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.

Attributes

SupremeGreatPowerfulSource of all forms

Symbols

Elephant goadNooseModakaTuskLotusPomegranateBowArrowTridentDiscusMaceSword
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Mahāgaṇapataye Namaḥ
Mahā Gaṇapati Mantra
Gaṇapati Atharvashirsha

Festivals

Vinayaka ChaturthiGanesh Jayanti

Scriptures

Mudgala PurāṇaGaṇapati UpanishadTantric texts

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Red or golden complexion. Twelve arms holding various attributes. Seated on a lotus with his consort. Often depicted with three eyes. Majestic, supreme expression.