Deity
Vikata
विकटVikaṭa
- verses
- 152
- book
- 1
- chapters
- 28
- A form of
- Ganesha
What the texts say
In the Mudgala Purana, Vikata is a name of Ganesha, and the gods pray to him as Lord Vikata. Mudgala Purana 6.33.10, 6.33.14 The goddess Adi-Shakti says that the Brahman the Vedas describe as one without a second is the one called Vikata. Mudgala Purana 6.46.1 There it is announced that one called Vikata has arrived and, requested by the gods, will slay the great demons. Mudgala Purana 6.33.14 The Purana describes Vikata as the burner of Kamasura, the demon of desire, and as riding a peacock. Mudgala Purana 1.20.10 Adi-Shakti also says that by the mere worship of Vikata, wicked desire is destroyed instantly. Mudgala Purana 6.2.9 In the end, seeing Kamasura filled with great peace, the gods and sages, amazed, worship Vikata and praise him with folded hands. Mudgala Purana 6.37.1
Where to read
Every verse that names Vikata, book by book.
- 6.37.1
Ganesh ji ko namaskar. Adi Shakti ne kaha, jab devta aur rishiyon ne dekha ki Kamasura mein bahut shanti aa gayi hai, toh woh log hairaan reh gaye. Phir unhone Vikata ki puja ki aur haath jod ke uski tareef ki.
- 6.36.2
Kamasura ne poocha, Vikata, tum toh bahut samajhdar ho. Tum Brahma ho. Phir tum devtaon ka saath kyun dete ho? Yeh duniya devta aur daanav dono se bani hai. Yeh ek hi cheez par kaise chal rahi hai?
- 6.35.5
Usne bahut saare hathiyaar utha liye aur rath pe chadh gaya. Apni baaki sena le ke woh Vikata ki taraf badh gaya.
- 6.37.1
Key chapters
The chapters where Vikata matters most.