§ 01Origins & Significance
Who is Vira Ganapati
The warrior form of Ganesha, depicted with sixteen arms holding various weapons. Represents the protective, martial aspect that vanquishes obstacles and enemies. Worshipped for courage, protection, and overcoming adversaries.
§ 05Names & Epithets
Names by which the divine is addressed
Vīra Gaṇapati वीरगणपति
Warrior Lord of the Ganas
§ 06Symbols & Attributes
What they hold
WarriorValorProtectionStrengthObstacle vanquisher
प
Paraśu
Axe, symbolizing the cutting of attachments.
बा
Bāṇa
Arrow, representing focused energy.
ध
Dhanus
Bow, symbolizing strength and control.
ग
Gadā
Club, representing power.
च
Cakra
Discus, symbol of the mind's sharpness.
मु
Muṣala
Hammer, representing force.
ख
Khaṭvāṅga
Club with skull, symbolizing transcendence of death.
पा
Pāśa
Noose, to bind obstacles.
§ 07Iconography in Depth
Form, mudras, weapons & vahana
Red complexion. Sixteen arms holding various weapons. Seated on a lotus.
§ 09Mantras
Sacred utterances
Mūla Mantra
ॐ वीरगणपतये नमः
Oṁ Vīragaṇapataye namaḥ
Salutations to the Warrior Lord of the Ganas.
— Mudgala Purāṇa
§ 12Festivals & Vrata
The year of Vira Ganapati
Bhādrapada · Śukla Caturthī
Vināyaka Caturthī
Ganesha's primary festival, celebrated with fasting and worship.
§ 13Where Worshipped
Tīrthas & major shrines
Pan-India
§ 14Scriptures
Where to read further
Mudgala Purāṇa
Contains descriptions of the 32 forms of Ganesha, including Vīra Gaṇapati.
c. 13th century
§ 16Related Deities
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ग
Base form; Vīra Gaṇapati is one of his 32 forms.
Gaṇeśa
गणेश
स
Consort (in some traditions).
Siddhi
सिद्धि
ब
Consort (in some traditions).
Buddhi
बुद्धि
श
Father (in Purāṇic tradition).
Śiva
शिव
प
Mother (in Purāṇic tradition).
Pārvatī
पार्वती