It is difficult to determine an exact number of people who pray to Ganesha, as devotion to this deity spans across millions of followers in India and around the world. Ganesha is widely revered in Hinduism, with countless devotees participating in rituals, festivals, and personal prayers. Additionally, many people from various cultures and spiritual practices may also honor Ganesha, particularly during festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi. Overall, the number of Ganesha devotees likely reaches into the tens of millions.
In a Hindu temple, one should always pray to lord Ganesha first.
The sentence speaks for itself - worshipping an ganesha idol is worship of an idol, because the statue itself is the object of veneration. However, worship of the god Ganesha through use of a statue or 'idol' of Ganesha need not be seen as idol worship. Many Christians pray before statues of saints and even of Jesus, but would never consider this to be idol worship.
People pray with just about anybody. Many times people will pray in their place of worship with other worshipers. Also people pray at home with friends and family (think saying a prayer before a meal). And many times people pray by themselves.
Ganesha is regarded as the most wise (buddhimaan) which is why we pray to him first. This comes from the Shivpuran. Ganesha and Kartik, both sons of Lord Shiva were put to the test; who can go around the world fastest ? Kartik went around the world and Ganesha encircled his parents, stating they were his world. Lord Shiva was impressed and blessed Ganesha so that he would be worshipped first by all.
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Goddess Lakshami wife of God Ganesha is known as goddess of fortune and wealth infact Hindu pray both of them on the eve of DIWALI which is one of the imp festival of Hindu's and they pray them for the wealth and fortune also god Ganesha is the symbol of fortune and the god who removes difficulties in any work so he is devoted before starting of any new work either in business or family by Hindu people
he's a fake god:)
he's a fake god:)
ganesh chaturti
India. Ganesha is a god with an elephant's head; he removes obstacles and helps one be successful.
Not very many, anymore I imagine.
Chembakolli people follow the Hindu God of Ganesha. The God of Ganesha idol has the face of an elephant, and is kept for seven days to bring happiness and prosperity.