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By Subhamoy Das, About.com Guide to Hinduism since 1999

Ganesha, the Musician

Sunday July 20, 2008
One of the 108 names of Lord Ganesha is "Nadapratithishta" meaning one who appreciates and loves music. Ganesha is symbolic of the music and rhythm of the cosmos. This gallery of Ganesha paintings depicts the popular Hindu deity playing various musical instruments.

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