Kangiten, also revered as Shoden-sama, is a Buddhist deva of Indian origin, corresponding to Ganesha, who was incorporated into Japanese esoteric Buddhism, particularly within Shingon and Tendai traditions. Typically depicted as a pair of elephant-headed figures in embrace, this deity is associated with the union of opposites and is often approached in relation to marital harmony and relationships, though practices and beliefs vary by tradition and lineage. Worship of Kangiten is traditionally esoteric and restricted, with specific rites historically transmitted only to initiated practitioners.