ganas

Meanings

• noun

  In Hindu mythology, the attendants or servants of the god Shiva.

  - "The ganas are the loyal soldiers of Lord Shiva."
  - "The ganas are depicted as having the heads of various animals."

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Variants

List of all variants of ganas that leads to same result
ana , anas , anna , Santa Ana , Santa Anas

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Etymology

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Derived from the Sanskrit word 'ganana' meaning 'multitude' or 'assembly'.

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Trivia

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1. The ganas are often depicted as having various animal heads such as monkey, elephant, and human.

2. The ganas are mentioned in various Hindu scriptures including the Mahabharata and the Puranas.

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Related Concepts

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1. Ganesha: The elephant-headed god, who is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is considered the leader of the ganas.

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Culture

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The ganas are an important part of Hindu mythology and are often depicted as having the heads of various animals. They are known for their loyalty and devotion to Lord Shiva. The ganas are also mentioned in various Hindu scriptures and have been the subject of art, literature, and music.

How to Memorize "ganas"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of beings with animal heads, serving Lord Shiva.
   - Imagine the scene from Hindu mythology where the ganas are shown around Lord Shiva.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'ganas' with 'servants of Lord Shiva'
   - Think of the image of a group of beings with animal heads.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'ganas' as 'Gods And Notables Around Shiva'.

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