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Urdhva Ganapati

ऊर्ध्वगणपति
Also known as: Ūrdhva Gaṇapati, Uplifted Ganapati, Rising Ganapati

About

Sixteenth of the 32 Ganapati forms. Depicted with his consort on his lap in a rising posture. Represents the ascending energy of spiritual practice and the elevation of consciousness.

Attributes

UpliftedRisingAscensionSpiritual elevation

Symbols

Elephant goadNooseLotusBlue lilyRiceModakaTuskGarland
Consort
Shakti
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Ūrdhvagaṇapataye Namaḥ

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Mudgala Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-India

Iconography

Golden complexion. Six-armed, seated with his consort on his left lap. Holds elephant goad, noose, lotus, blue lily, rice, modaka, tusk, and garland. Uplifted, elevating expression.