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Why is Ganesha called Bappa? Where did the original word come from?
Ganesh Chaturthi 2025 – Ganapati Bappa Morya, Mangalmurti Morya are always chanted for the beloved Bappa. This Ganesha, who is the lord of the Ganesha, has many names.
However, this Gajanana is always called Bappa by his devotees. Ganapati is the only deity who is called Bappa. Actually, there is an interesting story about the name Bappa. Let’s find out why the beloved Ganapati is called Bappa.
What is the original meaning of the word Bappa?
There is a story behind calling Ganapati Bappa. Sometimes based on his appearance and sometimes based on his personality, Ganesha has many names. Omkar Sawant has given information about this on his Instagram page Kissonki Duniya. Actually, Bappa has many names. However, there is a specific reason for calling him Bappa. The lord of the Ganesha is Ganapati. Among all the gods, Ganapati is considered as the most worshipped god. Ganesh Puja is performed at the beginning of any auspicious work. The name Bappa that is called Ganapati is not Marathi. The name Bappa became popular in Prakrit language. The meaning of the word Bappa is father.
Where does the word Bappa come from and in which language?
Just as a father nurtures his children. He takes care of them and stays with them in any difficult situation. Similarly, Ganapati also protects his devotees like a father. Therefore, Ganapati is called Bappa, which means the respect and love that is given to his father, the same love and faith that is given to Ganesha devotees place on Ganapati. That is why Ganapati is called Bappa out of faith and respect. After the 18th century, the popularity of this word increased and over time, it became common to call Ganapati Bappa.
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