A large percentage of Hindus worship Lord Ganesha as Vighneswara at the start of an occasion or trade since he is thought to be a hurdle removal. Lord Ganesha is also known as the God of Good Founding and the Giver of Abundant Wealth. He is Lord Shiva’s and Hindu Goddess Parvati’s child. The Ganesha Purana describes Lord Ganesha’s 32 appearances, with Mahaganapathi being the most popular. “Shodasa Ganapati” refers to Ganesha’s first 16 incarnations, while “Ekavimsathi” refers to his latter forms. Let us take a peek at Lord Ganesha in most of his various forms.

1. Bala Ganapathi: It symbolizes the land and displays Ganesha in a childish form. Bala Ganapathi’s idol is elephant-faced and holds the fruits of the Planet in his four arms: mango, jackfruit, banana, and sugarcane. The modaka, His favourite sweet, is found in His trunk. He is said to be able to save his believers from sin.
2. Bhakti Ganapati: This is Lord Ganesha’s worshipper form. He is depicted with four arms carrying coconut, mangoes, bananas, and a jaggery sweet (Cup of Payasam).
3. Dhundhi Ganapati: He is regarded as the sought Ganapati since he assists his followers in achieving moksha via religious study. He possesses the japa beads mala, a cracked tusk, a kettle of precious stones, and an axe in his four hands.
4. Durga Ganapati: He is the undefeatable Ganapati who pays tribute to Mother Durga. He is represented with eight arms carrying a bow and arrow, a goad and length of rope, prayer beads, sugarcane, broken tusk and rose apple.
5. Dvija Ganapati: “Dvija” signifies “twice-born.” It recalls us of Lord Shiva slaying Ganesha and then reviving him with the skull of an elephant. According to the Upanayana, Dvija Ganapati is the same as Lord Brahma. He has 4 heads and four arms, each carrying a palm-leaf engraving, a stick, relaxation beads, a water container, a noose, and a goad.
6. Dvimukha Ganapati: It is a distinctive form of Ganapati with 2 heads, vision in all angles, and goad, noose, kettle of gems, and horn in his four arms. His head is adorned with a jewelled crown.
7. Ekadanta Ganapati: Ganapati with only one tusk, as the initials imply. This version is unique in which He has a larger tummy than in any other, implying that he contains all of the universe’s manifestations. He holds a cracked tusk, Ladu, japa beads mala, and an axe to sever the connection of cluelessness in his hands.
8. Ekakshara Ganapati: This form of Ganapati is associated with the single phrase, the third eye, and the crescent moon. The root letter “Gam,” which is a pronominal tone of “OM,” is the source of the single syllable. On his chariot, Mooshika, he rests in the yogic lotus position. He dispenses blessing with one hand while holding fruit, an elephant goad, and a noose with another.
9. Haridra Ganapati is a kumkuma-coloured Ganapati who sits on a majestic throne with a peaceful expression. His tusk is clutching his favourite sweet modak, and his arms are wielding the rope and goad.
10. Heramba Ganapati: He is the Mother’s favourite son and appears in a rare condition with five heads and ten arms. He’s also regarded as the majestic Guardian of the Weak. His right hand Abhya Mudra imparts blessings, while his major left hand fulfils desires. A noose, japa beads mala (Rudrashaka), a war axe, a combat hammer, his cracked tusk as a tool, flowers, a fruit, and his favourite sweet Modaka are held in his other arms.
11. Kshipra Ganapati: He is also recognised as Ganapati, a god who is simple to satisfy and rewards devotees quickly.  He bears a small pot of valuable jewels in His elevated trunk, which is thought to be a metaphor for the wealth he can give to followers.
12. Ganapati Kshipra Prasada: As the title suggests, Ganapati is a quick incentive –. His huge belly represents the cosmos as he rests on a Kusha grass seat. He has a cracked tusk, a Kalpavriksha branch, a noose, an elephant goad, fruit, and a white lotus in his arms.
13. Lakshmi Ganapati also referred to as Ganapati the Lucky is a Hindu goddess. Goddess Siddhi (Accomplishment) and Goddess Budhi (Knowledge) are displayed on both thighs. He has eight hands, one of which is holding a green parrot, another a Pomegranate, a dagger, a noose, an elephant goad, a branch of Kalpavriksha (Wish Fulfilling Tree), and a water container. Both of his wives have white lotus blossoms in their hands.
14. Maha Ganapati: The wonderful Ganapati is widely idolised and is depicted seated magnificently on his knee with one of his Shaktis. He has three eyes and wears a half-moon on his forehead. He has ten arms, each bearing a tusk, pomegranate, sugarcane arrow, chakras, noose, blue flower, rice sprig, lotus, mace, and ratnakumbha.