Astrology - Nakshatras

Simha Ganapati is the form associated with Shatabhisha Nakshatra. Significance of Simha Ganapati Simha Ganapati is regarded as the 29th among the 32 different forms of Ganapati. ‘Simha’ means a lion and the Lord seated on this magnificent animal is called as ‘Simha Ganapati.’ In this form, Ganesha rides on a mighty, fearless and formidable lion, and thus transmits power and confidence to the devotees. He is fair-complexioned and unique, having eight hands, and holding the stringed instrument Veena, a sprig of the wish-fulfilling divine tree Kalpa Vriksha, a blossoming lotus, a bouquet of flowers, a pot of jewels known as Ratna Kumbha and a discus in six of them. While he is holding the boon-granting Varada mudra in his main right hand, his principal left hand sports Abhaya mudra, offering protection to the devotees. In some cases, he is also depicted as having a composite face of a lion and an elephant and holding a mini-icon of the lion in one of his hands. Significance of...

Trimukha Ganapati is the form associated with Dhanistha Nakshatra Significance of Trimukha Ganapati Trimukha Ganapati is regarded as the 28th among the 32 different forms of Ganapati. The term ‘Trimukha’ is a combination of two words, ‘Tri,’ indicating the number three and ‘Mukha,’ meaning face. Trimukha Ganapati is thus the three-faced Lord, who is seated on a golden lotus, with six hands. He is reddish in complexion, holds the Japa Mala of Rudraksha beads and the elephant goad in two of his right hands, and has a noose and an urn filled with nectar in his left hands. Also, while he is holding the boon-granting Varada mudra in his main right hand, his principal left hand sports Abhaya mudra, offering protection to the devotees. Lord can be seen in an idol form in the famous Lord Jagannath temple at Puri, in the state of Orissa. Blessings of Worshipping Trimukha Ganapati Trimukha Ganapati is a benign and powerful aspect of the Lord. It is believed that he would look after t...

Dwimukha Ganapati is the form associated with Sharavana Nakshatra Significance of Dvimukha Ganapati Dvimukha Ganapati is regarded as the 27th among the 32 different forms of Ganapati. The term ‘Dvimukha’ is a combination of two words, ‘Dvi,’ indicating the number two and ‘Mukha,’ meaning ‘face.’ Dvimukha Ganapati is thus the two-faced Lord, who could see not only in two, but in all directions. He is bluish green in complexion and wears attire in red silk, while a well-embellished jeweled crown adorns his head. He has four hands. Holding the broken tusk in his principal right hand, which also assures the devotees of his protection, this elephant-faced Lord has the elephant goad, the noose, and the Ratna Kumbha, the vessel containing precious gems in his other three hands. Dvimukha Ganapati is a strong aspect of the Lord. It is believed that worshipping him shall please the Lord and bestow divine protection against all harmful forces and dangers. Praying to this Lord with fai...

Dhundi Ganapati is the form associated with Uttarashada Nakshatra. Significance of Dhundi Ganapati Dhundi Ganapati is regarded as the 26th among the 32 different forms of Ganapati. This Ganapati shows the path to moksha, the ultimate liberation and he is believed to do this by helping the devotees excel in spiritual studies. He can also rejuvenate their lives and make those illustrious. Lord Dhundi Ganapati has a red-complexion and possesses four-hands, in which he holds a broken tusk, an ax, a mala of Rudraksha beads and Ratna Kumbha, the pot of precious stones. It is believed that the Ratna Kumbha represents the invaluable element of supreme consciousness, and also denotes the Lord’s resolve to protect his ardent and faithful devotees.  Ganapati is a remover of obstacles, but Dhundi Ganapati is believed to perform this act particularly in respect of impediments that arise in the path towards spiritual advancement. Thus this form of Ganesha is a devotee’s unfailin...