Ganesh – Elephant headed God of Beginning

Description

The name Ganesha is a Sanskrit compound, joining the words gana, meaning a group, multitude, or categorical system and isha , meaning lord or master. The word ga?a when associated with Ganesha is often taken to refer to the ga?as, a troop of semi-divine beings that form part of the retinue of Shiva, Ganesha?s father. The term more generally means a category, class, community, association, or corporation. Some commentators interpret the name ?Lord of the Ga?as? to mean ?Lord of Hosts? or ?Lord of created categories?, such as the elements. Ganapati a synonym for Ganesha, is a compound composed of ga?a, meaning ?group?, and pati, meaning ?ruler? or ?lord?.

Medium : Acrylic on canvas