Tryakshara Ganapati Form of Ganesha

Tryakshara Ganapati is the 19th among the 32 forms of Lord Ganesha and symbolizes the primordial sound “OM”. Tryakshara Ganapathi means “the lord of three letters” from Bheejashara, the three seed letter called 'A', 'U' and 'M' combines to give “AUM”. In this form, Lord Ganesh appears in golden complexion with four hands and third eye on his fore head. He has big floppy ears with fly whisks. His trunk is curled towards the left holding his favorite sweet Modaka. In his four hands, the right hands holds tusk and elephant goad, and on his left hands holds mango and a noose.

Chitra Nakshatra is related to Tryakshara Ganapati. Worshipping this form of Ganesha is believed to bestow spiritual knowledge. By meditating the primordial sound daily the devotee can attain self-realization.  Tryakshara Ganesha can be worshipped in Tirumakudalu Temple in Narasipura, Karnataka. Also temples in Chamarajanagar  and Nanjangud in Mysore district of Karnataka has 32 forms of Ganapati sculptures.

Tryakshara Ganapati Mantra

Gajendravadanam Sakhshat Chalatkarna Suchaamaram
Hemavarnam Chaturbahum Pashankushadharam Varam!
Svadantam Dakshine Haste Savyetvamraphalamtathaa
Pushkare Moodakam Chaiva Dharayantamusmaret!!

English Translation and Meaning 

“The Three-letters 'A', 'U' and 'M' Ganapati". He has four arms. His hands hold the single tusk, the elephant goad, the noose and the mango. He holds the cake modaka with the trunk end.