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Shakti Ganapati

शक्तिगणपति
Also known as: Śakti Gaṇapati, Ganapati with Consort

About

Depicted embracing his consort (Shakti). Represents the union of divine energy and wisdom, the creative power of the divine couple. Symbolizes the inseparability of consciousness and energy. Holds elephant goad, noose, modaka, and his consort holds a lotus.

Attributes

Union with ShaktiCreative powerDivine coupleEnergy and wisdom

Symbols

EmbraceShakti on lapGoadNooseModaka
Consort
Shakti (Siddhi or Buddhi)
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Śaktigaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Mudgala Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaTantric traditions

Iconography

Red complexion. Four-armed, embracing consort on left lap.