Ganesh
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- proper noun
- /ɡəˈnɛʃ/
- Literature
- Another temple contains an unusual carving of Ganesh riding his own trunk, which curls below him and turns into a horse.
- elephant-headed Ganesh
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- I was always fascinated by Hinduism, Buddhism, kind of a lot of like Indian rooted gods and especially like Ganesh.
- And I remember we had a Ganesh and I told Mathis ahead of time.
Examples
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She gave him a small clay statue of the elephant-headed Ganesh for good luck.
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Modak is a sweet from Maharashtra offered to Lord Ganesh during the Ganesh festival every August.
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In Hindu belief, Ganesh is always called upon before the beginning of any new venture, from taking a trip to opening a business.
Academic text (1999) -
The film tells three stories that play out over 11 days coinciding with the pandemonium of Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations in Mumbai.
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The best modak are found in homes celebrating the Ganesh festival in Maharashtra—those sold in sweet shops are nothing like the real thing.
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Try "Pinning the Tail on Ganesh," the elephant-headed Hindu deity at your next children's party.
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The painting of Tohosu is based upon a chromolithograph of Ganesh, the elephant-headed, pot-bellied god of thresholds, beginnings, and wisdom who removes obstacles.
Academic text (1999) -
During the festival, devotees offered prayers and sweets to Ganesh, the Hindu god known for removing obstacles.
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The colorful decorations around the statue of Ganesh filled the temple with joy and reverence.
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Every August, families create elaborate displays to honor Ganesh during the annual celebration called Ganesh Chaturthi.
Synonyms
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A Hindu god with an elephant head who brings wisdom and success and removes obstacles
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A Hindu god with an elephant head who gives wisdom and removes problems
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A Hindu god with an elephant head who gives wisdom and removes problems for people
Surface Forms
Etymology
Ganesh comes from the Sanskrit name Ganesha, made of Gana 'group' and Isha 'lord'. So Ganesh means 'lord of the ganas' (a group of helpers), which fits his role as a leader and a remover of obstacles that people pray to for help and good luck.