An artist working on Ganpati Idol, At Lalbaug, Mumbai,

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Ganesha emerged a distinct deity in clearly recognizable form in the 4th and 5th centuries CE, during the Gupta Period, although he inherited traits from Vedic and pre-Vedic precursors. His popularity rose quickly, and he was formally included among the five primary deities of Smartism (a Hindu denomination) in the 9th century. A sect of devotees called the Ganapatya, (Sanskrit gāṇapatya), who identified Ganesha as the supreme deity, arose during this period. The principal scriptures dedicated to Ganesha are the Ganesha Purana, the Mudgala Purana, and the Ganapati Atharvashirsa. In his praise the Ganesha Chalisa is sung.

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Size: 5080px × 3386px
Location: Lalbaug, Mumbai, India
Photo credit: © Mihir Sule / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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