31 August 2015

19. Ganesha Names by Regions

Ganesha is a widely worshiped God. He is known by different names in different cultures. 

Here are some of the Names by which Ganesha is known in different regions -

Region/ culture
Name of Ganesha
Dravidian culture - Rajmukh,

Cambodia
Pradganesh
China
Kvanshitiyik
Japan
Vinayakasha
Java Islands 
Kalantak
Mahapini - Myanmar (formerly Burma
Murugan
Mongolia 
Dhotkar
Nepal
Suryaganapati
Tamil (South India)
Pillaikar
Tibet 
Ekadanta

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