Ganapati
deity earth Hindu single tradition · 1
Ganapati, also known as Ganesha, is mentioned in the Baudhayana Dharmasutra in connection with a householder's rite of passage. He is the brother of Skanda (Kartikeya).
When
- First attested
- 800 BCE
- Attested period
- -800 – 2020
- Historical notes
- Mentioned in Baudhayana Dharmasutra alongside Skanda in householder rites of passage.
Relationships
- sibling of
- Kārtikeya
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Baudhayana Dharmasutra mentions a householder's rite of passage that involves prayers to Skanda (Kartikeya) and his brother Ganapati (Ganesha) together.”
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