Lord Ganesh Idols Of A Range Of Models- Know Their Names And Significance

When we are going to launch a new business, most of us worship Lord Ganesha to have auspicious beginnings in our corporate life. In our personal lives, we also welcome this god to remove obstacles and have good fortune. Lord Ganesha is known to us in more than 30 forms, and the most recognized one is Mahaganapathi. However, we have talked about some of those forms of Lord Ganesha.

Bala Ganapathi

This is child Ganapathi, representing the earth. The Bala Ganapathi idol has four hands to hold four fruits—sugarcane, Mango, Banana, and Jackfruit. The trunk of this elephant-faced god holds the modaka, the most favorite sweet. He saves His devotees from sin.

Durga Ganapati

As Parvati's son, Ganapati has attributes similar to those of his mother, Durga. Thus, Durga Ganapati has eight arms that hold a bow and arrow, a noose, an elephant goad, a broken tusk, prayer beads, and a rose apple.

Dvija Ganapati

The term Dvija indicates something born twice. Lord Ganesha, in this form, reflects the story of Lord Shiva beheading the god. Then, Lord Shiva resurrects him by replacing his head with an elephant's. From the Upanayana, we have learned that Lord Brahma corresponds to Dvija Ganapati. Lord Brahma has four hands and heads while holding beads, a goad, a noose, and a palm-leaf inscription.

Dhundhi Ganapati

Many Hindus and other devotees worship this posture of Ganesha to attain moksha through spiritual study. Dhundhi Ganapati, with four hands, bears a broken tusk, ax, beads mala, and a pot filled with gems.

Ekakshara Ganapati

You can find this Ganapati with a different look. He has a crescent moon, a Single Syllable, and a third eye. The OM sound created this single syllable. Ekakshara Ganapati, in yogic lotus pose, sits on Mooshika, His vehicle. Moreover, He always blesses us with one of His hands.

Lakshmi Ganapati

With Goddess Budhi and Goddess Siddhi on his two thighs, Lakshmi Ganapati possesses eight hands. His hands depict gestures like those of Varada Mudra and Abhya Mudra. He also holds a Pomegranate, a green Parrot, a sword, a goad, and a noose.

Trimukha Ganapati

This Ganapati has three faces and six arms. He holds a goad, nectar pot, beads, and noose with His arms. His right hand is in Abhaya mudra, while his left is in varada mudra.

Sinha Ganapati

We think of Him as a fearless Lord Ganapati with eight arms. He sits on a tiger and holds a kalpvriksh twig, lotus, veena, and a flower bouquet in His hands. This Ganapati represents strength and courage.

Sankatahara Ganapati

Lord Ganesha of this model dispels sorrow. He sits on a lotus. His four arms hold a noose, a goad, and a pudding bowl.

Vira Ganapati

Lord Ganesha of this form possesses 16 arms. Depicted in a standing posture, he holds weapons, including a banner, sword, trident, mace, noose, and hammer. He helps overcome evil and ignorance.

Thus, these are some forms of Ganapati with different implications.