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Ekdant

एकदंत

One with a single tusk

Ekdant is a prominent epithet of Lord Ganesha, derived from the Sanskrit roots 'Eka' (one) and 'Danta' (tusk). It signifies the deity's sacrifice of his tusk to write the Mahabharata, symbolizing wisdom and the ability to overcome obstacles.

BoySanskritMesh · AriesKrittikaPythagorean no. 1 · The Leader2 syllables
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Ekdant in Indian languages

Hindi / Marathiएकदंत
Bengaliএকদংত
Punjabiਏਕਦਂਤ
Gujaratiએકદંત
Odiaଏକଦଂତ
Teluguఏకదంత
Kannadaಏಕದಂತ
Malayalamഏകദംത

Pythagorean numerology 1 · The Leader — in this tradition, the number is associated with traits such as independent, pioneering, ambitious and self-driven.

Mesh rashi · Aries — element Fire, ruled by Mars. Common naming sounds include A, La, Li, Lu and Le.

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  • GeneralProvenance note

    Well-known Sanskrit epithet of Lord Ganesha meaning one with a single tusk.

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