Vedic · Rigveda
Gananam Tva Ganapatim
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Sanskrit
गणानां त्वा गणपतिं हवामहे...
Transliteration
Gananam tva ganapatim havamahe...
English meaning
We invoke you, the lord of hosts/groups...
Context
The mantra is Vedic and addressed in its original context to Brahmanaspati/Brihaspati; later Ganesha worship often uses it devotionally for Ganapati.
Relevance to Lord Ganesha
Traditionally associated with Ganapati worship because of the term ganapati, while original Vedic context should be stated carefully.
Authenticity notes
Do not present this as a direct Puranic-style Ganesha narrative; its devotional use is traditional but context-sensitive. Translations may vary by edition, lineage, and translator.