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Vira Ganapati

वीरगणपति
Also known as: Vīra Gaṇapati, Warrior Ganapati, Valiant Ganapati

About

Fourth of the 32 Ganapati forms. The warrior form of Ganesha, depicted with sixteen arms holding various weapons. Represents the protective, martial aspect that vanquishes obstacles and enemies.

Attributes

WarriorValorProtectionStrengthObstacle vanquisher

Symbols

AxeArrowBowClubDiscusHammerKhatvangaNooseGoadSwordSpearTridentShieldVajraLotusMace
Vahana (Mount)
Mouse

Associated Mantras

Om Vīragaṇapataye Namaḥ
Vīra Gaṇapati Stotram

Festivals

Vinayaka Chaturthi

Scriptures

Mudgala Purāṇa

Regions Worshipped

Pan-IndiaWarrior communities

Iconography

Red complexion. Sixteen arms holding various weapons and symbols. Seated on a lotus. Fierce, valiant expression. Often depicted with a sword and shield.