Unmatta Vinayaka is one of the forms of Lord Ganesha. In this incarnation, Lord Ganesha is depicted with golden yellow complexion and six arms. In five of His hands, the elephant-faced deity carries paddy, bana, kalahara flower, bow of sugarcane, and His broken tusk.
Lord Ganesha is accompanied by a standing Goddess. The sixth hand of the Lord is placed around the waist of the Goddess. The devotees of Lord Ganesha pray to this incarnation of the Hindu deity to attain success in ventures, wealth, prosperity and happiness.
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(Last Updated on : 04-12-2012)
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