Ganapathis

Ganapathis is a term that can refer to several things, often related to the Hindu deity Ganesha. In its most common usage, Ganapathis refers to devotees or followers of Ganesha, also known as Ganapati. These individuals often worship Ganesha as the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and learning. Practices associated with Ganapathis can include chanting mantras, offering prayers and Prasad (offerings), and celebrating festivals dedicated to Ganesha, such as Ganesh Chaturthi. The worship of Ganesha is widespread throughout India and in Hindu communities globally.

The term Ganapathis can also, less commonly, refer to specific sects or traditions within Hinduism that place particular emphasis on the worship of Ganesha. These traditions might have their own unique rituals, scriptures, and philosophical interpretations centered around Ganesha. Historically, there have been Ganapatya schools of thought that considered Ganesha the supreme deity.

In some contexts, Ganapathis might also be used informally to describe individuals who are particularly fond of or associate themselves with Ganesha in a broader sense, perhaps due to cultural or personal reasons. The exact meaning can sometimes depend on the specific regional or sectarian context in which the term is used.