Vighnarāja
deity Buddhist single tradition · 2
Vighnarāja, meaning "Ruler of Hindrances", is a Buddhist equivalent to the Hindu god Ganesha. He is interpreted negatively as one who causes obstacles. Acala is sometimes depicted trampling on Vighnarāja, signifying his role as the destroyer of impediments to enlightenment.
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- co occurs with
- Fudō, Kurikara, Vakratunda, Vikata, Mohotkata, Mayūreśvara, Dhumraketu, Gajanana, Vighneshvara, Garuda
- enemy of
- Acala
- manifests as
- Ganesha
- served by
- Śeṣa
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“Some depictions portray him trampling on the elephant-headed Vighnarāja (lit. "Ruler of Hindrances", a Buddhist equivalent to the Hindu god Ganesha, albeit interpreted negatively as one who causes obstacles), signifying his role as the destroyer of impediments to enlightenment.”
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