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Gana

In Hinduism, the s are attendants of Shiva and live on Mount Kailash. Ganesha was chosen as their leader by Shiva; the deity's title is or , meaning, "lord or leader of the ". They are referred to as Shivaganas or Rudraganas and Rudraganikas are considered the female equivalents.

The word ( ) in Sanskrit and Pali means "flock, troop, multitude, number, tribe, category, series, or clan". It can also be used to refer to a "body of attendants" and can refer to "a company, any assemblage or association of men formed for the attainment of the same aims".

The word "gana" can also refer to councils or assemblies convened to discuss matters of religion or other topics. Provided by Wikipedia