Mudgala Purāṇa

The Mudgala Purāṇa is one of the eighteen minor Purāṇas, devoted to the worship of Gaṇeśa and named after the sage Mudgala who was a devoted worshipper of Gaṇeśa.

Overview

The text narrates the stories of the sage Mudgala and other devotees of Gaṇeśa, emphasizing the power of Gaṇeśa worship to remove obstacles and grant liberation. It contains approximately 10,000 verses and is closely related to the Gaṇeśa Purāṇa.

Content and Structure

The Mudgala Purāṇa tells the stories of various devotees who attained their desires through the worship of Gaṇeśa. It includes hymns, mantras, and ritual instructions for Gaṇeśa worship, as well as descriptions of the benefits of different forms of devotion. The text also narrates the mythological origins of Gaṇeśa and his various manifestations.

Significance

The text is significant for its contribution to Gaṇeśa theology and its preservation of early Gaṇeśa worship traditions. Together with the Gaṇeśa Purāṇa, it forms the primary Purāṇic corpus for the cult of Gaṇeśa.

Verification Notes

• Classified as an Upa-purāṇa (minor Purāṇa).
• Audited against Wikipedia (September 2026).