7 Avatars of Lord Ganesha

Zee Media Bureau | Sep 04, 2024, 12:20 PM IST

Ganesh Chathurti or Vinayak Chathurti is a festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This Hindu festival is of 10 Days and is celebrated with Pageantry all across the World. There are many Avatars of Lord Ganesha and some of them are:

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Vighna Ganpati

Vighna Ganpati

This Avatar of Lord Ganesha is known to clear all the obstacles of the Devotees. The idol can be seen holding Tusk, Sugarcane, Pasa (a supernatural weapon), Shankh, Chakra, Axe and Ankusha.

 

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Maha Ganpati

Maha Ganpati

This Lord Ganesha is the Supreme form of Energy. This Avatar has Trinetra (Three Eyes) and Dashabhuja (10 Arms). The Idol can be seen holding Neelkamal, Tusk, Pasa, Chakra etc. He is depicted in red colour.

 

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Lakshmi Ganpati

Lakshmi Ganpati

This Avatar of Lord Ganesha sits with Lakshmi Ji in Ashtabhuja Form (8 Hands) and his idol is White in colour. The Idol can be seen holding Parrot, Sword, Pasa, Kamandala, Pomegranate and Kalpa Vriksha Sprig. 

 

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Srishti Ganpati

Srishti Ganpati

This Avatar of Lord Ganesha symbolises Creation. The Idol can be seen holding Ankusha, Broken Tusk, Mango and Pasa. He is depicted in Red colour and incorporates energy.

 

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Ekdanta Ganpati

Ekdanta Ganpati

This Avatar of Lord Ganesha is Single Tusked. The Idol can be seen holding Modak, Axe, Broken Tusk and Rosary Beads. The Idol is depicted in Blue colour sitting in Meditation Pose.

 

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Veera Ganpati

Veera Ganpati

This Avatar of Lord Ganesha has 16 Hands holding different weapons such as Trident, Sword, Shield etc. depicting Courage. The Idol embodies Courage standing in a Warrior form.

 

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Bala Ganpati

Bala Ganpati

This Avatar of Lord Ganesha is portrayed as a Young child, holding the modak with his Trunk. The Idol represents earth’s Fertility and is seen holding Mango, Jackfruit, Banana and Sugarcane.

 

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