Artistic representation · not a historical depiction
Divine · Pan-Indian
Ganesha
गणेश
Lord of the hosts
Sanskrit · Pan-Indian
A beloved name invoked at beginnings.
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The story behind the name
Who is behind this name?
- Character
- Ganesha
- Source
- Role
- Elephant-headed deity of beginnings and wisdom
Ganesha is widely worshipped as a deity of beginnings, learning, discernment, and the removal of obstacles.
A beloved name invoked at beginnings.
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