Definitions
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- proper noun Hinduism A
Hindu god ofintellect ,wisdom ,gates , andbeginnings , son ofParvati andShiva . - proper noun A male
given name used in India.
Etymologies
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The name Ganesha is a Sanskrit compound, joining the words gana (Sanskrit: गण; gaṇa), meaning a group, multitude, or categorical system and isha (Sanskrit: ईश; īśa), meaning lord or master.
Archive 2009-08-01 photographerno1 2009
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The name Ganesha is a Sanskrit compound, joining the words gana (Sanskrit: गण; gaṇa), meaning a group, multitude, or categorical system and isha (Sanskrit: ईश; īśa), meaning lord or master.
Archive 2009-07-01 photographerno1 2009
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In front of the elephant compound is a Hindu statue with the following information: The Ganesha is a beautiful example of artistic expression, reflecting a cultural belief that is strongly influenced by the presence and power of elephants.
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It is called Ganesha, "Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles."
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It is called Ganesha, "Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles."
FOXNews.com 2010
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It is called Ganesha, "Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles."
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It is called Ganesha, "Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles."
FOXNews.com 2010
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It is called Ganesha, "Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles."
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It is called Ganesha, "Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles."
FOXNews.com 2010
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It is called Ganesha, "Lord of success and destroyer of evils and obstacles."
FOXNews.com 2010
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