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Vinayaki

विनायकी
Also known as: Vināyakī, Gaṇeśānī, Gajānandā

About

The female counterpart of Ganesha. Elephant-faced goddess. Represents the Shakti of the remover of obstacles. Worshipped in certain tantric traditions and in some parts of India.

Attributes

Obstacle removalGanesha's ShaktiWisdom

Symbols

Elephant faceModakaAxeNoose
Consort
Ganesha

Associated Mantras

Om Vināyakyai Namaḥ

Scriptures

Tantras

Regions Worshipped

NepalTibetan BuddhismTantric traditions

Iconography

Elephant-faced goddess. Multiple arms, holding Ganesha's attributes: modaka, axe, noose, and broken tusk.