Ganapati

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A Hindu god with an elephant head who gives wisdom and removes problems

proper noun
/ɡəˈnɑːpəti/

: Ganapati

Many people gather to celebrate during the festival of Ganapati in honor of the beloved elephant-headed god.

Examples

Devotees offer prayers to Ganapati before starting any new venture, believing he brings good fortune.
Every day during the period of Sankalp, one must visit the Ganapati Temple at a fixed time; it is not essential to offer Prasad when you visit the temple.

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In Hindu culture, Ganapati is revered as the remover of obstacles and is frequently worshipped at the beginning of significant events.

Synonyms

Ganesh

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Literature

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A Hindu god with an elephant head who brings wisdom and removes obstacles

is broader by adding a clear emphasis on intellect

Ganesha

vsGanapati

Literature

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A Hindu god with an elephant head who brings wisdom and success and removes obstacles

is the identical deity mentioned in the key description

Ganesa

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Literature

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A Hindu god with an elephant head who gives wisdom and removes problems for people

is focused more on intellect rather than prophetic power

Surface Forms

Ganapati main

Etymology

Ganapati comes from the Sanskrit parts gana ('group') and pati ('lord'), so it literally means 'lord of the groups'. That fits the god's role as a leader and 'remover of obstacles', which is why people pray to Ganapati at the start of new projects.