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Uddanda Ganapati

उद्दण्डगणपति
Also known as: Uddaṇḍa Gaṇapati, Fierce Ganapati

About

The fierce, disciplinarian form of Ganesha. Represents the power to enforce discipline, overcome stubborn obstacles, and maintain order. Holds elephant goad, noose, modaka, tusk, mace, and lotus.

Attributes

FierceDisciplinarianOrderStubborn obstacle remover

Symbols

GoadNooseModakaTuskMaceLotus
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Uddaṇḍagaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Mudgala Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Red or dark complexion. Eight-armed, holding various weapons.