LAKSHMI GANAPATHI
Appearance:
Punarvasu or Punardham Nakshatra is related to Lakshmi Ganapati.
The complexion of the lords is white
In this form Lord Ganesh sits flanked by his consorts Siddhi and Buddhi on both of the thighs.
Both his consorts hold white lotus flowers and as the complexion of the lord s also white in colour.
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).
Mantra:
atha lakShmIgaNapatidhyAnaM || mudgalapurANE ||
bibhrANashshukabIjapUrakamiLanmANikyakuMbhAMkushA |
npApAshaM kalpalatAM ca KaDgavilasajjyOtissudhAnirJaraH |
shyAmEnAttasarOruhENa sahitaM dEvI dvayaM cAMtike |
gaurAMgo varadAnahastasahito lakShmIgaNEshovatAt || 12 || gauravarNaH
Mantra (Easy to read):
atha lakshmi ganapati dhyaanam || mudgala puraane ||
Bibhranah Shukha Beejapuraka Milanamanikya |
Kumbhakshushaan Paasham Kapalataam Cha Khangavilasijjyotih |
Sudhaa Nirjharah Shyaamenaatta Saroruhena Sahitam Devidvyam Chantikee |
Gowrango Varadaana Hasta Sahitah Lashmi Ganesha Svataata || 12 || gauravarnah
Mantra Translation:
Lakshmi Ganapati 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).
Mantra Benefits:
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.