Elements of Hindu Iconography v1.c9.38

v1.c9.38

*Uchchhiṣṭa-Gaṇapati* is worshipped by many even in these days with a view to achieve their various desired objects; and this god is considered to be a great giver of boons. In the *Kriyākramadyōti* quoted above it is said that this image should carry in its hands a lotus flower, a pomegranate, a *vīṇa*, some quantity of paddy and an *akshamālā*. The *Mantra-mahārṇava* prescribes that *Uchchhishṭa-Gaṇapati* should carry the *bāṇa*, the *dhanus*, the *pāśa* and the *aṅkuśa*, and should be reddish in colour; he should be seated upon the *padmāsana*, with a nude *Dēvī*, and should be shown as if he is making attempts for coition. A more elaborate description of this deity is found in the *Uttara-Kāmikāgama*. The figure has to be a seated one, with four hands, in three of which it should carry the *pāśa*, the *aṅkuśa*, and a piece of sugar-cane; the fourth hand should be touching the private parts of the naked figure of the associated *Dēvī*. This god should have three eyes and be of dark colour. He should wear on the head a *ratna-makuṭa*. The nude *Dēvī* should be sitting upon his lap; she should be decked with all ornaments and have only two hands.