Saturday, December 8, 2012

Kshipra Prasada Ganapati Form of Ganesha

Kshipra Prasada Ganapati is the 20th of Lord Ganesha’s 32 forms. In this form Lord Ganesh is considered quick rewarder of the wishes and instant punisher of the wrong. Kshipraprasada Ganapati appears in crimson red hue complexion with six hands. Also in this form he appears with third eye and with crescent moon on his crown like Lord Shiva. The lord is seated in Kusha grass throne, a sacred grass for Hindus. His big belly represents the manifestation of the universe. On his main right hand holds his broken tusk and on main left hand holds the twig of Kalpavriksha (Wish Fulfilling Tree). On the other hands Lord Ganapathi holds a noose, an elephant goad, pomegranate and a white lotus.

Picture of Kshipra Prasada Ganapati Form of Ganesha

Chothi (Swati) Nakshatra is related to Kshipra Prasada Ganapati. Worshipping this form is believed to bestow devotees with peace and prosperity. Meditating every day removes the obstacles   in the path of self realisation. Kshipra Prasada Ganesha can be worshipped at Pillayarpatti Karpaga Vinayagar Temple in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu. Also temples in Chamarajanagar and Nanjangud in Mysore district in Karnataka has 32 forms of Ganapati sculptures.

Kshipra Prasada Ganapati Mantra 


Ghrita pashankusha Kalpalata Svadatascha Beejapoorayutah!

Shashikala Kalita Moulihi Trilochana Arunascha Gajvadanaha!!
Bhasurabhooshana Deeptah Brihaduaraha Padmavishatrollasitah!
Vighnapayodharapavanah Karadhrita Kamalah Sadaastu Me Bhootayai!!

Translation of Kshipra Prasada Ganapati Mantra


Ganapati bestowing quickly his mercy. He has six arms. He is red in colour. His hands hold the single tusk, the elephant goad, the lotus, the creeper of the votive tree (kalpalata), the noose and the lemon.

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