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Sankatahara Ganapati

सङ्कटहरगणपति
Also known as: Saṅkaṭahara Gaṇapati, Remover of Distress

About

The form that removes all difficulties, troubles, and distress. Represents the compassionate savior who rescues devotees from all forms of suffering and hardship. Holds elephant goad, noose, modaka, lotus, bowl of jewels, and varada mudra.

Attributes

Distress removerCompassionate saviorTrouble removerProtector

Symbols

GoadNooseModakaLotusBowl of jewelsVarada mudra
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Saṅkaṭaharagaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Sankatahara ChaturthiVinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Mudgala Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaSouth IndiaMaharashtra

Iconography

Red or golden complexion. Four-armed, holding goad, noose, modaka, and lotus. One hand in varada mudra.