Simha Ganapati Form of Ganesha

Simha Ganapati is the 29th among the thirty-two forms of Lord Ganesha. In this form Lord Ganesh rides the fearless and powerful lion giving confidence and strength to the devotees. In Simha Ganapati form the lord appears in white color complexion with eight hands. His main right hand postures Varada Mudra rewarding wishes to his devotees and his main left hand postures Abhaya Mudra giving shelter to his devotees. On his other hands hold Veena (string flute instruments), sprig of Kalpavriksha (wish fulfilling tree), a lotus blossom, a flower bouquet, Ratna Kumbha (pot of jewels) and roaring lion.

Chadayam Nakshatra (Shatabhisha nakshatram) is related to Sinha Ganapati. Worshipping this form is believed to save his devotees from enemies and give them the strength to fight against the bad things. Simha Ganapathi idol can be worshipped in Pandharpur Temple near Solapur in Maharashtra.

Simha Ganapati Mantra Lyrics

Vinam Kalpalatamarim Cha Varada Dakshe Vidhatte Karai Vasametamarasam Cha
Ratnakalasham Sanmamjarim Abhayam Shamdadam Dalasanm Rugendravadanam
Shamkemdugaurashshubodivyaratnanibhamshuko Ganapatih Payadapayatsanah
Shvethavarnah

English Translation With Meaning

May Lord Simha Ganapati adorning Veena, one hand yielding creeper, sword and boon giving gesture in His right hands and jewel pot, flower bunch and protecting gesture in his left hands, lion faced with the trunk as fair as a conch and who shines like the soft moon and decked with effulgent jewels, protect us from all dangers and adversities