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Ucchishta Ganapati

उच्छिष्टगणपति
Also known as: Ucchiṣṭa Gaṇapati, Remnant Ganapati, Tantric Ganapati

About

Eighth of the 32 Ganapati forms. 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.

Attributes

TantricLeft-hand pathTranscendenceAcceptanceUnity of opposites

Symbols

Japa malaPomegranateBlue lotusElephant goadNooseLotus
Consort
Shakti
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Ucchiṣṭagaṇapataye Namaḥ
Ucchiṣṭa Gaṇapati Mantra
Tantric Gaṇapati mantras

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi (tantric rituals)

Scriptures

Mudgala PurāṇaTantric textsUcchiṣṭa Gaṇapati Tantra

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India (tantric traditions)Kaula traditions

Iconography

Blue or dark complexion. Six-armed, seated with consort on his lap. Holds japa mala, pomegranate, blue lotus, elephant goad, noose, and lotus. His consort holds a lotus. Tantric, mysterious expression.