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Meaning of "gana"

Word

Gana

Sanskrit

गण

IAST

gaṇa

In General

Gang; battalion; group of spirits; unruly mob

The servants of Siva are called bhoota gana. They are countless. Their appearance are very diverse from benevolent to frightening. Shiva is said to be always accompanied by a group of devoted ganas.

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