Shakti Ganapathi is 5th of Lord Ganesha’s 32 forms. In Shakti Ganapati form, Lord Ganesh appears in tantric seated position with 4 hands and embracing Shakti Devi seated on his left knee, who gives power to all. His lower right hand posture Abhya Mudra bestow's blessing, both the left and right upper hands hold noose and goad and his left lower hand holds around Shakti Devi. The colour of Shakthi Ganapati is in reddish brown colour (sunset sky) and the Shakti Devi is associated in Green colour.
Shakti Ganapathi is the last form representing the primordial element - Space (Akash). Worshipping this form of Lord Ganesh is believed to help the devotee to take control of the five senses, so to concentrate and achieve objectives without any trouble. Shakti Ganesha is also the protector of the householder, vanquishing evil and brings peace to the house.
Shakti Ganapathi Temples in India
Shakti Ganapati can be worshipped in Thiruparankundram Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu which is visited by many pilgrims. Also Ganapathi temples in Chamarajanagar and Nanjangud in Mysore district of Karnataka has 32 forms of Ganapati sculptures.
Shakti Ganapati Mantra
“Alingya Deveem Haritandgyashtim
Parasparakshlishta Katipradesham!
Sandhyarunam Pashasni Vahantham
Bhayapaham Shakti Ganeshameede.”
English Translation and Meaning of Mantra
He is red in colour. He has four arms. His low right hand shows the movement of lack of fear (abhaya); the two others wear the elephant goad and the noose; the last hand, who holds a lemon, embraces the goddess. With the top of his trunk, Shakti Ganapati holds a cake.
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