EKDANTAVRAO VAI DEHINAM BRAHMADHARAKAHA
MADASURASYA HANTA AAKHUVAHANASAHA SMRITAHA||

Meaning : The Ekdanta incarnation of Lord Ganeshji has all the elements of the Brahma tattva in the entire body, he is the one who slayed Madasura, his vehicle is the rat.

The son of Maharshilhyawan Madasura was very strong and sturdy. He wanted to become the king of the universe and encouraged by this thought he went to the Guru of Demons Shukracharya listening to his resolution Shukracharya was very pleased. He advised him to recite the 'hreem Beejashara mantra regularly.

He performed severe penance and appeased Goddess Bhagwati. She blessed him that he would become the king of Triloka , pleased with the blessing he first went and conquered the earth. After that he even attacked the Swargalok and conquered it. Terrified by this they (All Gods) went to Sanat Kumar and asked for advice and help. Sanat Kumar advised them to worship regularly Ekadanta Ganesh. All the Gods started worshipping Ekadanta Ganesh.

Ekadanta Ganesh eventually was appeased by their devotion and told them that he would find a way out.

There in the city of Madasura, Narad Muni reached there and told Madasura that, "Ekadanta is coming to slay you". Hearing this Madasura collected his army and prepared for war.

Ekadanta appeared in the way itself. He was thoroughly armed with all types of weapons and was seated on a rat. Ekadanta told the demons "Tell your king to stop harassing the Gods otherwise I shall slay him ."

Madasura remained adamant. He got ready to fight. No sooner had he removed his bow and arrow, and was about to aim it at Ekadanta, Ekadanta attacked him with an axe. Madasura was hurt and fell unconscious. When he gained consciousness he realized that he was no match for Ekadanta. He surrendered in front of Ekadanta and returned Swargalok to the gods and seeking the blessing of Ekadanta he returned to Pataal lok and started leading a peaceful life. Ekadanta ordered him not to go to wherever his people & devotees were.

All gods were elated and they worshipped Ekadanta. That is the reason why Ekadanta seated over the rat, is prayed and worshipped for auspiciousness and elimination of all hurdles and obstacles. He is situated in Taluka Kajrat, District Nagar.