32 forms of Sri Ganapati

Lord Ganesh

Lord Ganesh exits in 32 forms,in vedic astrology its believed that if each forms are pooja based on particular person's Nakshatra, presenting particular flowers and chanting respective mantra surely an exact result(pala) will be boon by lord ganesh.

1.Bala Ganapati

Mantra - Om Bala Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Bharani

Flower - Lotus

Description - Childlike Ganapati

2.Taruna Ganapati

Mantra - Om Tarunaye Namah।

Nakshtra - Krittika

Flower - Malati

Description - Youthful Ganapati

3.Bhakti Ganapati

Mantra - Om Bhakti Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Rohini

Flower - Magnolia champaca / Sampige

Description - Devotee (Devotion) Ganapati

4.Vira Ganapati

Mantra - Om Vira Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Mrigashira

Flower - Daturi

Description - Valiant Ganapati

5.Shakti Ganapati

Mantra - Om Shakti Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Ardra

Flower - Bhettatavare

Description - The Powerful Ganapati

6.Dvija Ganapati

Mantra - Om Dvija Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Punarvasu

Flower - Nydile

Description - Ganapati the Twice-Born

7.Siddhi Ganapati

Mantra - Om Siddhi Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Pushya

Flower- Parijata

Description - Ganapati bestowing success (Siddhi)

8.Ucchhishta Ganapati

Mantra - Om Uchhista Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Ashlesha

Flower- Dhundumalige

Description - Ganapati devouring the remnants of the meal

9.Vighna Ganapati

Mantra - Om Vighna Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Mukha

Flower - Suji Mallige

Description - Lord of Obstacles

10.Kshipra Ganapati

Mantra - Om Kshipra Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Any Rashi

Flower-

Description - Ganapati who is easy to Appease

11.Heramba Ganapati

Mantra - Om Heramba Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Pubbe

Flower - Basavana pada

Description - Mother's Beloved Son Ganapati

12.Lakshmi Ganapati

Mantra - Om Lakshmi Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Huthare

Flower - Kannaidile

Description - Ganapati the Fortunate

13.Maha Ganapati

Mantra - Om Maha Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Hasta

Flower - Vakula

Description - The Great Ganapati

14.Vijaya Ganapati

Mantra - Om Vijaya Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Chitta

Flower - Nagasampige

Description - Ganapati the Victorious

15.Nritya Ganapati

Mantra - Om Nritya Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Swati

Flower - Padari

Description - Ganapati the Dancer

16.Urdhva Ganapati

Mantra - Om Urdhva Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Vishaka

Flower - Nagasampige

Description - The Elevated Ganapati

17.Ekakshara Ganapati

Mantra - Om Ekakshara Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Anuradha

Flower - Padari

Description - Ganapati identified with Single Syllable

18.Vara Ganapati

Mantra - Om Vara Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Any Rashi

Flower- Any

Description - The Boon-giver Ganapati

19.Tryakshara Ganapati

Mantra - Om Triakshara Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Purvashada

Flower - Rose

Description - Lord of the Three-letters A+U+M Ganapati

20.Kshipra Prasada Ganapati

Mantra - Om Kshipra-Prasada Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Any Rashi

Flower- Any

Description - Ganapati the Quick-Rewarder

21.Haridra Ganapati

Mantra - Om Haridra Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Moola

Flower - Shevanti

Description - The curcuma-colored Ganapati

22.Ekadanta Ganapati

Mantra - Om Ekadanta Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Hutharashada

Flower - Red Rose

Description - The Single Tusked Ganapati

23.Srishti Ganapati

Mantra - Om Shrishti Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Shravana

Flower - Dasavala

Description - Ganapati the Creator

24.Uddanda Ganapati

Mantra - Om Uddanda Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Danishta

Flower - Sugunda Raja

Description - Ganapati the Unchained

25.Runavimochana Ganapati

Mantra - Om Runavimochana Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Shatabisha

Flower - Kempu Dhasavala

Description - Ganapati the liberator from depts

26.Dhundhi Ganapati

Mantra - Om Dhundhi Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra -Purvabhadrapad

Flower - Goranti

Description - The Ganapati Sought After

27.Dvimukha Ganapati

Mantra - Om Dvimukha Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra -

Flower-

Description - Two-faced Ganapati

28.Trimukha Ganapati

Mantra - Om Trimukha Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra -

Flower-

Description - Three-faced Ganapati

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29.Simha Ganapati

Mantra - Om Simha Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Any Rashi

Flower-

Description - The Lion Ganapati

30.Yoga Ganapati

Mantra - Om Yoga Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Any Rashi

Flower-

Description - Ganapati the Ascetic

31.Durga Ganapati

Mantra - Om Durga Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Any Rashi

Flower-

Description - Ganapati the Invincible

32.Sankatahara Ganapati 

Mantra - Om Sankatahara Ganapataye Namah।

Nakshtra - Revati

Flower - Kempu thunbe

Description - Ganapati - Dispeller of Troubles

Interesting Video on Lord's Hanuman name, watch it:

Meaning Being Lord Hanuman name

Kurudumale Ganesh

 Kurudumale Ganesh

Its massive and a single piece saligrama Idol. The Ganesh Idol here is at least 12 feet long and 6 to 7 feet in width.

This temple is located in Kurudumale in Mulabagalu taluk of Kolar district in Karnataka. The interesting fact about this temple is, that it is built of a single rock without any foundation,not even a drop of rain and hotness of sunlight doesn't fallen on this idol.

Its believed that Ganesha idol here is considered to be very powerful. Many people start new jobs or new work only after taking the blessing of
Lord Ganesha. There are no other saligrama Ganesha idol as big as this anywhere on this earth!

The history of this temple takes us back to Satya Yuga, where trimurthies (Lord Brahma, Lord Vishu and Lord Shiva) created this idol in-order to destroy the "TRIPURASURA" demon.

In Kali yuga. Tripurasura was an asura(demon) who tormented people, saints , sages demigods, gods in Krita or Satya yoga. He who inhabited Tripura, a mythological triplet fortress made of iron, silver and gold constructed by Mayasura.  From a boon he had grown very powerful and gods could not destroy him. However his end would come from a bachelor who enters wedlock, yet lives a celibate life! All the gods came together formed  shakthis known as Siddhi and Buddhi (vruddhi in north India)  as Lord Ganesha's brides. Lord Ganesha married both Siddhi and buddhi in the presence of all, and later the shakthis turned into his weapons. Lord Ganesha holds these weapons in his hands, always. Meanwhile Tripurasura roams freely causing all the mayhem and chaos around the world. His end is by this Lord Ganesha in Kaliyuga!

During the establishment of idol by trinity,all the devathas gatherrd here due to which this place came to known as kotadri, and the hill in which it is located is known as ''Kootamale'.' However, over the years it became kurudumale, a very rude form to say.

This Ganesha Idol unique in it appearance. This idol is being worshipped from past four yugas. Another speciality of this idol is no matter how far you stand and view, the idol only grows bigger and bigger! Something even eye physicians cannot give a conclusive explanation!

This idol lord Rama first worshipped in treta yuga before fighting Ravana. Rama emerges victorious and rescues his wife lord Sita, who was held captive by Ravana!

In Dawapara yuga, Sri Krishna worshiped this Ganesha in order to get rid of shamantha kamaniya's curse. The spell is removed and Krishna is absolved of his curse. In fact, this is the same temple where Pandavas visited before they went to war with Kuravas, the former emerge victorious and regains their kingdom!

In Kaliyuga, Krishna Devaraya of vijayanagara dynasty understood its importance after lord ganesh show up in his dreams and requested a temple
to be built around the idol with meticulous details depicting its importance.

Today, one can find fine stone carvings etched on the temple pillars depicting the stories of Lord Rama, and Lord Krishna.

Here is a documentary video by TV9 channel and belief about the god:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2mqTjhnQeMk

A visit this place before staring any good work and get the blessing of Lord ganesh so that no obstacles will come on your work path.

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