22. Feminine Forms of Ganesha

Lord Ganesha is worshipped in feminine form by Shakta sect. Some of the feminine of Ganesha are as follows -

1. Ganeshvari
Ganeshvari is the femine depictionn of Lord Ganesha. The Temple of Suchindram houses a sculpted idol of Ganeshvari. This temple is located in Tamilnadu. The idol is very appealing and attractive.

2. Ardha Ganeshvari
This feminine form of Ganesha is used in Tantra practice. A very rare of Ardha Ganeshwari is found in Suchindram Temple located in anniyakumari District, Suchindram,Tamil Nadu.

3. Ganeshani
This feminine form Ganesha is worshipped by tantra and mantra practitioners. It is rare feminine form of Ganesha. She is the Goddess of Obstacles and is also known as Gajanani, Goddess Vinayaki, Ganeshwari Gajamukhi or Vigneshwari.