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Ucchishta Ganapati

उच्छिष्टगणपति
Also known as: Ucchiṣṭa Gaṇapati, Tantric Ganapati

About

A tantric form associated with the left-hand path, representing the transcendence of purity and impurity. Depicted with his consort, holding leftover food. Symbolizes the acceptance of all aspects of existence. Holds japa mala, pomegranate, blue lotus, elephant goad, noose, and lotus.

Attributes

TantricLeft-hand pathTranscendenceAcceptance

Symbols

Japa malaPomegranateBlue lotusGoadNooseLotus
Consort
Shakti
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Ucchiṣṭagaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi (tantric)

Scriptures

Mudgala PurāṇaUcchiṣṭa Gaṇapati Tantra

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India (tantric traditions)

Iconography

Blue or dark complexion. Six-armed, seated with consort on his lap.