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Abodes of Lord Ganesh • Curated by Padmani

Abodes of Lord Ganesh

Ganesha is the most revered deity in Indian tradition, worshiped before commencing any sacred or auspicious activity. Known by noble names such as Vinayagar, Vigneshwar, Gajamugan, Ekathandha, Chathurbujan, Gajanana, Ganapathi, and Lamboothara, He is ubiquitous in every corner. With an elephant face, broad ears, four hands, and a single tusk, He carries Pasha (rope), Ankusha (goad), and Modaka (sweet delicacy), while His fourth hand bestows protection and grace. His bulky head symbolizes supreme wisdom, broad ears denote attentive listening, ever-moving trunk teaches ceaseless action, and single tusk signifies single-minded devotion. Riding a mouse, He demonstrates mastery over passions and ego.

Attributes & Titles of Lord Ganesh

Ganapathi
Head of all the Ganas
Chathurbujan
Having four hands
Ekathandha
Having one tusk
Vinayagar
A prominent leader

The 33 Forms of Lord Vinayagar

1Aadhi Vinayagar
2Bala Vinayagar
3Tharuna Vinayagar
4Bakthi Vinayagar
5Veera Vinayagar
6Sakthi Vinayagar
7Dwaja Vinayagar
8Sithi Vinayagar
9Uchishta Vinayagar
10Vigna Vinayagar
11Shipra Vinayagar
12Heramba Vinayagar
13Lakshmi Vinayagar
14Maha Vinayagar
15Vijaya Vinayagar
16Nirutha Vinayagar
17Oorthuva Vinayagar
18Ekatchara Vinayagar
19Vara Vinayagar
20Druyakshara Vinayagar
21Skshipraprasada Vinayagar
22Haridhra Vinayagar
23Ekathandha Vinayagar
24Srushti Vinayagar
25Uthanda Vinayagar
26Rannamoosana Vinayagar
27Thundi Vinayagar
28Dhuvimuga Vinayagar
29Mummuga Vinayagar
30Singa Vinayagar
31Yoga Vinayagar
32Durgaa Vinayagar
33Sankatahara Vinayagar
Inner Eight Forms of Lord Ganesh Ganesh Temple Index

Prominent Sacred Abodes of Ganesh

Prominent Shrine Location / Detail Prominent Shrine
Karpaga Vinayagar Pillaiyarpatti near Karaikudi Aadhi Vinayagar at Sethalapathy near Mayavaram
Mukuruni Vinayagar Meenakshi Amman Temple, Madurai Ashta Vinayak Temples near Pune
Mannakkulla Vinayagar Pondicherry Valanchuzhi Vinayagar at Thiruvalanchuzhi near Kumbakonam
Ganapatipule Titwala Rajpur Ganapati at Rajpur near Aurangabad
Uchipillaiyar Koil Rockfort, Trichy Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai