Lakshmi Ganapathi - One of the 32 Forms of Ganesha

Lakshmi Ganapathi is the 12th among the 32 forms of Hindu God Ganesha. 

Lakshmi Ganapathi form of Ganesha

In this form Lord Ganesh sits flanked by his consorts Siddhi and Buddhi on both of the thighs. Goddess Siddhi is responsible for achievement and Goddess Buddhi is responsible for wisdom. Lakshmi Ganapati appears with eight hands, the main left hand posture Abhya Mudra bestows blessing to all the devotees. The other hands holds green Parrot, a Pomegranate, a sword, a noose, elephant goad, sprig of Kalpavriksha (Wish fulfilling tree) and water vessel (Kamandala). Both his consorts hold white lotus flowers and as the complexion of the lord s also white in colour.

Nakshatra associated with Lakshmi Ganapati

Punardham (Punarvasu) Nakshatra is related to Lakshmi Ganapati. Worshipping this form of Ganesha is believed to give wealth and wisdom. Praying to lord everyday will help devotees attain materialistic gains. 

Lakshmi Ganapati can be worshipped in the famous Pazhani Murugan Temple in Palani Tamil Nadu. Also temples in Chamarajanagar and Nanjangud in Mysore district, Karnataka has 32 forms of Ganapati sculptures.

Lakshmi Ganapati Mantra Lyrics 

Bibhranah Shukha Beejapuraka Milanamanikya
Kumbhakshushaan Paasham Kapalataam Cha Khangavilasijjyotih
Sudhaa Nirjharah Shyaamenaatta Saroruhena Sahitam Devidvyam Chantikee
Gowrango Varadaana Hasta Sahitah Lashmi Ganesha Svataata

Lakshmi Ganapati Mantra English Translation 

“Ganapati the Fortunate” embracing his wives Siddhi and Buddhi. He is white in colour. He has eight arms. His hands hold a pomegranate, a sword, the creeper of the votive tree, the elephant goad, the parrot, the noose, the jewel pot; his eighth hand bestows boons (varada).