Puranic
Brahma Vaivarta Purana References to Ganesha
Useful for comparative study of Ganesha narratives across Purana traditions.
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Vedic
Gananam Tva Ganapatim
The mantra is Vedic and addressed in its original context to Brahmanaspati/Brihaspati; later Ganesha worship often uses it devotionally for Ganapati.
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Upanishadic
Ganapati Atharvashirsha
A widely recited text in Ganapati worship, presenting Ganesha in a Vedantic devotional frame.
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Stotra
Ganesh Sahasranama
Used for extended nama-japa, worship, and contemplative study.
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Later devotional literature
Ganesha Pancharatnam
A beloved Sanskrit hymn used in devotional singing and recitation.
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Puranic
Ganesha Purana
A primary Ganapatya Purana for devotional theology and narrative traditions.
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Puranic
Mudgala Purana
Important later Ganapatya source for symbolic forms of Ganesha.
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Stotra
Sankata Nashana Ganapati Stotra
Popular household stotra recited for courage, clarity, and auspicious beginnings.
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Puranic
Shiva Purana: Birth of Ganesha
One of the best-known Puranic narrative sources for Ganesha's birth story.
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Traditional prayer
Vakratunda Mahakaya
A widely used opening prayer before study, worship, and new work.
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