§ 01Origins & Significance
Who is Durga Ganapati
Thirty-first of the 32 Ganapati forms. The invincible form of Ganesha, associated with the fierce energy of Durga. Represents the power to overcome all difficulties (durga) and the protection of devotees.
§ 05Names & Epithets
Names by which the divine is addressed
Durgā Gaṇapati दुर्गागणपति
Invincible Ganapati
§ 06Symbols & Attributes
What they hold
InvincibleFierceProtectiveOvercoming difficulties
अं
Elephant goad
Symbol of control over obstacles.
पा
Noose
To bind difficulties.
मो
Modaka
Sweet symbolizing spiritual reward.
दं
Tusk
Broken tusk representing sacrifice.
प
Lotus
Purity and spiritual unfolding.
बा
Arrow
Piercing ignorance.
ध
Bow
Readiness to protect.
ख
Sword
Cutting through delusion.
§ 07Iconography in Depth
Form, mudras, weapons & vahana
Red or golden complexion. Eight arms holding various weapons and attributes. Seated on a lotus. Fierce, protective expression.
§ 09Mantras
Sacred utterances
Mūla Mantra
ॐ दुर्गागणपतये नमः
Oṁ Durgāgaṇapataye namaḥ
Salutations to Durgā Gaṇapati, the invincible lord.
— Mudgala Purāṇa
§ 12Festivals & Vrata
The year of Durga Ganapati
Bhādrapada · Śukla Caturthī
Vināyaka Caturthī
Ganesha's main festival, fasting and worship.
Āśvina · Prathamā to Navamī
Navarātri
Nine nights of Durgā, also honoring Durgā Gaṇapati.
§ 13Where Worshipped
Tīrthas & major shrines
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Various Ganesha temples
Pan-India
Worshiped as one of the 32 forms.
§ 14Scriptures
Where to read further
Mudgala Purāṇa
Describes the 32 forms of Gaṇapati, including Durgā Gaṇapati.
c. 13th century
§ 16Related Deities
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ग
Primary form; Durgā Gaṇapati is one of his 32 aspects.
Gaṇeśa
गणेश
द
Associated fierce energy; namesake.
Durgā
दुर्गा
स
Consort (in some traditions).
Siddhi
सिद्धि
ब
Consort (in some traditions).
Buddhi
बुद्धि
ऋ
Consort (in some traditions).
Ṛddhi
ऋद्धि