Simha Ganapati (Lion Faced Ganapathi)

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Simha Ganapati is regarded as the 29th among the 32 different forms of Ganapati.

Simha Ganapati is a rather peaceful and refined form of Ganesh. In this remarkable form Ganesha’s face has merged with that of a lion. His huge bulging eyes, ears and sharp fangs are all depicted in the Indian tradition of the mood of that ferocious beast. He is fair-complexioned and unique, having eight hands, and holding the stringed instrument Veenai, a sprig of the wish-fulfilling divine tree Kalpa Vriksha, a blossoming lotus, a bouquet of flowers, a pot of jewels known as Rathna 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.

Simha Ganapati is a potent aspect of the Lord, and is believed to provide the devotees with good strength to fight negative forces and evil, offer protection to them against all hazards and inimical elements, bestow them with success and make them victorious.

While this form is worshipped at many places, this Lord can be seen in the idol form in the temple at Pandharpur, near the town of Sholapur in the state of Maharashtra. The star Sadhayam, also known as Shatabhisha Nakshatra, is said to be related to Simha Ganapati.


SLOKA:

||Vinam Kalpalatamarim Cha Varada Dakshe Vidhatte Karai Vasametamarasam Cha

Ratnakalasham Sanmamjarim Abhayam Shamdadam Dalasanm Rugendravadanam

Shamkemduga urashshubodi vyaratnanibhamshuko Ganapatih Payadapayatsanah||

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