[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Reference works](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference) › [A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879) › c5.562 # A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.562 A Classical Dictionary of Hindu Mythology and Religion, Geography, History, and Literature c5.562 - **Language:** English ### [c5.562](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.562) GĀNAPATYA. A small sect who worship Gana-pati or Ganesa as their chief deity. - [Previous: c5.561](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.561) - [Next: c5.563](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.563) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.562](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.reference.dowson-1879.c5.562) · Pramāṇa