Kshipra Ganapati Form of Lord Ganesh

Kshipra Ganapati is the 10th of Lord Ganesha’s 32 forms. Among all the forms Kshipra Ganapathi is believed to satisfy the devotees immediately. The lord appears in red hue complexion with four hands. On his main right hands holds a broken tusk and on the main left hand holds sprig of Kalpavriksha (wish-fulfilling tree) and on the other both hand holds noose and elephant goad. The trunk of Kshipra Ganapati is curved towards the right upturned holding ratnakumbha (pot containing precious jewels).

Makayiram (Mrigashirsha) Nakshatra is related to Kshipra Ganapati. Worshipping Kshipra Ganapati form of Lord Ganesh is believed to give knowledge. Meditating every day the lord will help devotees by granting long-life and fulfills their wishes.

Some of the well known Kshipra Ganapati Temples in India are

1) Pillayarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Temple in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu
2) Jyothirmaheshwara Temple in Srirangapattinam, Karnataka
3) Bhramaramba Mallikarjuna Temple in Srisailam, Andra Pradesh
4) Ashtavinayak Temple in Pune, Maharastra (This is west facing temple)
5) Manasa Sarovar in Omkar Hills, Bangalore, Karnataka
6) Kanyakumari Temple in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu
7) Manthakara Mahaganapathi Temple in Kalpathy
8) Temples in Chamarajanagar and Nanjangud in Mysore district, Karnataka has 32 forms of Ganapati sculptures

Kshipra Ganapati Mantra 

Dantakalpalata Pasharatna Kumbhanksho Jvalam!!
Bandhooka Kamaniyabham Dhyaayeth Kshipraganadhipam!!

English Translation 

"Ganapati the Speedyle". He has four arms. He is red in colour. His hands show the single tusk, the elephant goad, the creeper of the votive tree (kalpalata), the noose. With the end of his trunk, he carries the stone cup full of precious stones (ratnakumbha).