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Gananayak
गणनायक“Leader of the Ganas”
Gananayak is a Sanskrit name composed of 'Gana' (multitude/group) and 'Nayaka' (leader/guide). It is a prominent epithet of Lord Ganesha, representing him as the lord and leader of the celestial attendants of Shiva, symbolizing divine intellect and leadership.
Gananayak in Indian languages
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