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Sankatahara Ganapati

सङ्कटहरगणपति
Also known as: Saṅkaṭahara Gaṇapati, Remover of Distress

About

Thirty-second of the 32 Ganapati forms. The form that removes all difficulties, troubles, and distress. Represents the compassionate savior who rescues devotees from all forms of suffering and hardship.

Attributes

Distress removerCompassionate saviorTrouble removerProtector

Symbols

Elephant goadNooseModakaLotusBowl of jewelsVarada mudra
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Saṅkaṭaharagaṇapataye Namaḥ
Sankatahara Chaturthi Mantras

Festivals

Sankatahara Chaturthi (monthly)Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Mudgala PurāṇaSankatahara Stotram

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaSouth IndiaMaharashtra

Iconography

Red or golden complexion. Four-armed, holding elephant goad, noose, modaka, and lotus. One hand in varada mudra. Seated on a lotus. Compassionate, protective expression.