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Tryakshara Ganapati

त्र्यक्षरगणपति
Also known as: Tryakṣara Gaṇapati, Three-Syllable Ganapati

About

The form represented by the three syllables 'A-U-M' (Om). Represents the three aspects of existence: creation, preservation, and destruction. Symbolizes the fullness of divine sound. Holds elephant goad, noose, modaka, tusk, lotus, and japa mala.

Attributes

Three syllablesAUMCreation-preservation-destructionFullness

Symbols

GoadNooseModakaTuskLotusJapa mala
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Tryakṣaragaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Gaṇapati Upanishad

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Golden complexion. Four-armed, holding goad, noose, modaka, and tusk. Seated on lotus.