Dwija Ganapati 32 Forms of Ganesha

Dwija Ganapati or Dvija Ganapathi is the 6th of Lord Ganesha's 32 forms. Regarded as the Twice Born, Dwija Ganapathi is depicted to be equivalent to Lord Brahma, as per Upanayana a function where the Brahmin’s of young age are taught about Gayatri Mantras to become Vedic Pandits. Everyone who undergoes with this ceremony is believed to be born again. Dwija Ganapati is represented with four heads and four hand in moon-white like in color. Dvija Ganapathi holds Japa beads mala (rudraksha), a water vessel (kamandalam), a staff (thandam) and an ole leaves scripture pustaka (ancient books made from leaves).

Ashvini Nakshatra is related to Dwija Ganesh. Worshipping this form of God Ganesh is believed to help in reduce debt problems and make materialistic gains. Dvija Ganapati can be worshipped in to attain good name and fame in the world.

Dwija Ganapati Temples in India 

Ballaleshwar Temple in Pali, Maharashtra is one of the main Ganesha Temples where Dvija Ganapati can be worshipped. Ballaleshwar Vinayak Temple is one of the eight Astavinayaka temples in Maharashtra. Also temples in Chamarajanagar and Nanjangud in Mysore district, Karnataka has 32 forms of Ganapati sculptures.

Dvija Ganapati Mantra 

“Yah Pustakakshaguna Danda Kamandalu
Shrividyothaman, Karabhooshanaminduvarnam,
Stambera Maanana Chatushtaya Shobhamaanam
Tvam Yah Smaredwija Ganadhipate Sa Dhanyah!”

English Translation and Meaning of Mantra

“Ganapati the Twice-Born". He has four heads and four arms. He is white in colour. His hands hold the rosary, the washing pot (kamandalu), the walking-stick of an ascetic or the ritual spoon (sruk) and the manuscript on palm-leaves (pustaka).”