Meaning & Origin
Ganesha is the god of wisdom, new beginnings, and the removal of obstacles. He is the lord of the Ganas, the collective group of all other gods, and is also the god of culture, arts, and sciences.
Spiritual meaning
Symbol of wisdom, power, and new beginnings.
Language details
गनपति
Lord of the Ganas, the group of deities
गनपति
प्रभु गणेश्वर
கணபதி
கண் அதிகாரம் உடன் கொள்ளிய அடிப்பதி
గనపతి
గణ పథి
Ganapati
हिंदू नाव म्हणजे Lord of Ganas (followers)
Ganapati
হিন্দু নাম যার অর্থ Lord of Ganas (followers)
Pronunciation & Numerology
Pronunciation
gah-nuh-pah-tee
/ɡaɳəpətɪ/
Lucky number
2
Lucky day
Tuesday
Lucky colors
Life path
1
Lucky stone
Blue Sapphire
Cultural & Spiritual notes
Ganapati is a widely revered and beloved deity in Indian culture. His image is found all over India, and in various forms like Ganesha Chaturthi, Ganesh Chaturthi festival, popular literature, folktales, sculptures, and more. He is the god to be invoked before starting a new venture or before initiating any significant event, like weddings, housewarming, or starting a business.
Ganapati is a revered deity in Hinduism and symbolizes wisdom, knowledge, and the essence of new beginnings. He is known as the remover of obstacles and the patron of arts, sciences, and wisdom. According to legend, Lord Shiva created Ganesha to keep Parvati, his consort, company during his absence. Thus, Ganesha is also known as the god of self-deployment, the one who starts tasks, and the one who completes them. By invoking Ganesha's blessings, one asks for guidance, wisdom, and success in removing obstacles and starting new ventures.
Vedic name • Root: Sanskrit/Mythology/Vedic • Ganesha, the elephant-headed god, is one of the most popular deities in Hinduism. He is the god of wisdom, new beginnings, and good fortune.
Historical references
Historical records show that Ganesh is the god of wisdom, knowledge, new beginnings, and good fortune. The name Ganapati carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Post-Vedic period
Historical records show that Ganesh is the son of Shiva and Parvati. The name Ganapati carried significant spiritual weight in that era.
Post-Vedic period
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