What religion are you if you worship only Lord Ganesha?

No. Historically, Ganesha appeared as a distinct deity in recognizable form beginning in the fourth to fifth centuries C.E., during the Gupta Period (c. 320-600 C.E.) of Indian history.

His popularity rose quickly, and he was formally included among the five primary deities of Smartism, an influential stream of Hinduism that began in the ninth century C.E. Ganesha as we know him today does not appear in the Vedas, at least not explicitly. Rg Veda 2.23.1 calls upon a deity also known as Ganapati, the "leader of hosts." While most devotees of Ganesha accept this as proof of their chosen deity's Vedic origin, scholars have suggested that this text is actually referring to Brhaspati, the teacher of the gods, rather than Ganesh.

Similarly, the Yajur Veda invokes "one having a trunk," although this phrase is located within a larger litany to Rudra, Shiva's prototype. Hence, this and other Vedic references to trunks and tusks are most likely referring in actuality to the elephantine features assumed by Shiva after he slayed an elephant demon. Ganesha also does not appear in literature of the epic period, save for a brief passage in the Mahabharata in which he serves as Vyasa's scribe.

However, this singular story is not accepted as part of the original text by the editors of the critical edition of the Mahabharata, where the twenty-line story is relegated to a footnote in an appendix. Vedic age gods: By vedic gods we mean those divinities (devas) who are mentioned in the four Vedas. The principal Vedic gods are said to be 33 in number, namely eight Vasus, eleven Rudras, twelve Adityas, Indra and Prajapathi Brahma.

These gods belong to the three regions of the earth (prithvi), the heavens (Dyaus) and the intermediate space (Antariksha). Indra Varuna Agni and other gods. (due to space problem, I took this space) Asker: I quoted the source(3).

Further, Rg Veda contains the following verses (R^ich's) in praise of Ganapati. Ganapati is identified with Brahmanaspati or Brihaspati, and, sometimes with Indra or Maghavan, Agni and even Rudra. GaNAnAn.

H tvA gaNapatiM havAmahe kavim kavInAm- upamashravastamaM jyeshhTharAjaM brahmaNAn. H brahmaNaspata A naH shR^iNvannUtibhiH sIda sAdanaM (Rg Veda 2.23.1) We invoke You, O Ganapati of the ganas (troops), Who are Brahmanaspati of the brahmas (prayers), the wisest among the wise, Who abound in treasure beyond all measure, the most brilliant one. Do listen to our prayers, come with Your blessings and assurances of protection into our home, and be seated.

Ref: http://www.advaita-vedanta.org/articles/... The Rigvedic hymns are dedicated to various deities, chief of whom are Indra, a heroic god praised for having slain his enemy Vrtra; Agni, the sacrificial fire; and Soma, the sacred potion or the plant it is made from. Equally prominent gods are the Adityas or Asura gods Mitra–Varuna and Ushas (the dawn). Also invoked are Savitr, Vishnu, Rudra, Pushan, Brihaspati or Brahmanaspati, as well as deified natural phenomena such as Dyaus Pita (the shining sky, Father Heaven ), Prithivi (the earth, Mother Earth), Surya (the sun god), Vayu or Vata (the wind), Apas (the waters), Parjanya (the thunder and rain), Vac (the word), many rivers (notably the Sapta Sindhu, and the Sarasvati River).

The Adityas, Vasus, Rudras, Sadhyas, Ashvins, Maruts, Rbhus, and the Vishvadevas ("all-gods") as well as the "thirty-three gods" are the groups of deities mentioned. The hymns mention various further minor gods, persons, , phenomena and items, and contain fragmentary references to possible historical events, notably the struggle between the early Vedic people (known as Vedic Aryans, a subgroup of the Indo-Aryans) and their enemies, the Dasa or Dasyu and their mythical prototypes, the Pa? I (the Bactrian Parna).

Ref: http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/...

I agree Lokesh. A great answer from Aparna. What aparna answered is right since no ganpati worship during vedic times.

Shri prasoon singh also explained well. @Asker sir, namaskar. I read your comment.

You are commenting after seeing my a bit of answer, an endorsement. I have no great brain to come and to explain more, but can give opinion on readings. First, I thank you.

I am your contact as well as a fan. I am to say that I am not a contact to aparna, govind sir, or prasoon singh. So, to a question from a contact which is interesting, I come here.

Are you critisizing me on seeing my answer? Is my answer so great or make a turning point for you to arrive to a decision? An asker should see the answer and should not critisize.

My answer will not help you, but I want to star the question, it is interesting and to be present in the question as a contact. I am a fan in your club only. I gave answers more than 10 questions from you.

Anyway, my answer is right in this question about you nearly 4 months before. http://in.answers.yahoo.com/question/ind...

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