the leadership of a group or class of people.

a worshiping of Gaṇapati.

the office, status or duties of the leader of a class of gods that are subservient to Śiva.

a staunch devotee of Gaṇapati.

one of the six philosophical and religious schools of ancient India, that holds Gaṇapati as the Supreme God.

a cult of that philosophy.

a member of that cult.

a staunch devotee of Gaṇapati.