ɡənəˈpɑːti

Definitions

1. noun

A Hindu deity, specifically the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings, often worshipped as the elephant-headed god Ganesha.

“The devotees prayed to Ganapati to remove the obstacles in their path to success.”

2. proper noun

A title for Ganesha, particularly in the context of Hindu rituals and worship.

“The priest performed the Ganapati puja to invoke the blessings of the elephant-headed deity.”