The beautiful Kalamkari painting depicts the Lord in eight different forms. One of the most-worshipped gods in Hinduism, Lord Ganesha is worshipped in various forms. He has eight different forms or Astha Vinayaka. They are Mayureshwar (Moresh) or the peacock rider, who slew the demon Sindhu in response to pleas from the Gods.

As Mahaganapati, Ganesha is believed to have come to the aid of Shiva in destroying the citadels of the demon Tripurasura.

As Varadvinayak (the bestower of boons), Lord Ganesha is commemorated in a legend related to Rukmangada.

Chintamani Vinayak relates to the legend of Kapila Muni and the Chintamani gem that he had obtained from Shiva.

Girijaatmaja Vinayaka is enshrined on Lenyadri Parvat, and is believed to be a manifestation of Ganapati as an infant.

Vigneshwara is regarded as the slayer of the demon Vignaasura.

Ballal Vinayak is associated with a legend where Ganapati is said to have come to the aid of a young lad, who was a fervent devotee of Ganapati.

As Siddhi Vinayak, Lord Ganesha is said to have come to the aid of Mahavishnu as he was engaged in a long battle with the demons Madhu and Kaitabha.