Vara Ganapati is the 18th of Lord Ganesha’s 32 forms and means “ Boon Giver”. In Vara Ganapathi form the lord appears red hue complexion with his consort Shakti (Pushti Devi) seated on his left lap and with four hands. Also in this form, Lord Ganesh is third eyed and with crescent moon on his crown like Lord Shiva. The lord’s Shakti is depicted holding the flag and a lotus. Vara Ganapati’s main left hand hold around his Shakti and main right hand holds a dish made from honey. Both the upper left and right hand holds noose and elephant goad (ankusa). Vara Ganapati trunk is curled towards the right holding Ratnakumbha (pot of jewels).
Atham (Hasta) Nakshatra is related to Vara Ganapati. Worshipping this form is believed that the lord can be easily appeased and he will fulfill the prayed wishes. Vara Ganapati can be worshipped in Shri Renuka Yellamma Devi Temple - Saundatti/Savadatti in Belgaum, Karnataka. But it is followed by a belief that pilgrimage will get completed there after visiting Nanganallur Anjaneya Temple in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Also temples in Chamarajanagar and Nanjangud in Mysore district of Karnataka has 32 forms of Ganapati sculptures.
Vara Ganapati Mantra
Sindhoorabhimabhananam Trinayam Haste Cha Pashankushou
Bibhranam Madhumat Kapalamanisham Sadhivindumouli Bhaje
Pushtyashilshyathatanum Dhvajagrakarayaa Padyollasadhastyaa
Tadhyonyahita Panimattamasumata Patrollasat Pushkaram
English Translation and Meaning
“The Delightful Ganapati” with a Shakti seated on his left thigh. He has four arms. He is red in colour. His first three hands hold the elephant goad, the skull filled with liquor (madhumatkapala) and the noose. The fourth hand creeps between the thighs of the goddess who holds a lotus and a banner.
Atham (Hasta) Nakshatra is related to Vara Ganapati. Worshipping this form is believed that the lord can be easily appeased and he will fulfill the prayed wishes. Vara Ganapati can be worshipped in Shri Renuka Yellamma Devi Temple - Saundatti/Savadatti in Belgaum, Karnataka. But it is followed by a belief that pilgrimage will get completed there after visiting Nanganallur Anjaneya Temple in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Also temples in Chamarajanagar and Nanjangud in Mysore district of Karnataka has 32 forms of Ganapati sculptures.
Vara Ganapati Mantra
Sindhoorabhimabhananam Trinayam Haste Cha Pashankushou
Bibhranam Madhumat Kapalamanisham Sadhivindumouli Bhaje
Pushtyashilshyathatanum Dhvajagrakarayaa Padyollasadhastyaa
Tadhyonyahita Panimattamasumata Patrollasat Pushkaram
English Translation and Meaning
“The Delightful Ganapati” with a Shakti seated on his left thigh. He has four arms. He is red in colour. His first three hands hold the elephant goad, the skull filled with liquor (madhumatkapala) and the noose. The fourth hand creeps between the thighs of the goddess who holds a lotus and a banner.
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