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Tryakshara Ganapati

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

About

Nineteenth of the 32 Ganapati forms. 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.

Attributes

Three syllablesAUMCreation-preservation-destructionFullness

Symbols

Elephant goadNooseModakaTuskLotusJapa mala
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Tryakṣaragaṇapataye Namaḥ
Om Gaṇapataye Namaḥ (three-syllable)

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Gaṇapati Upanishad

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaMantra practitioners

Iconography

Golden complexion. Four-armed, holding elephant goad, noose, modaka, and tusk. Sometimes shown with lotus and japa mala. Seated on a lotus. Meditative expression.