Ganapati

One form of Ganapati called Rakta Ganapati, image courtesy of Mahasiddha.org

Ganapati (Skt. gaṇapati; Tib. ཚོགས་བདག, Tsok Dak, Wyl. tshogs bdag) — an aspect of Ganesha, the Hindu elephant-headed god of luck and wealth. Like several gods of the Hindu pantheon, Ganapati is recognized and respected in the Buddhist tradition as a powerful worldly protector.

External Links

• Ganapati outline page at Himalayan Art