maha
महाGreat, mighty, grand, supreme, eminent, powerful.
Meaning
Maha signifies greatness, might, or supremacy. Dancers encounter it frequently as an epithet for deities, such as Ganesha in these examples, emphasizing their power, importance, or divine status. It typically precedes the deity's name, highlighting their elevated stature.
In the songs
mahA gaNapatim
The great Lord Ganesha.
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar
mahA gaNapatim manasA smarAmi
I meditate upon the great Lord Ganesha in my mind.
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar
mahA gaNapatim manasA smarAmi
I meditate upon the great Lord Ganesha in my mind.
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar
vasiSTha vAmadEvAdi vandita mahA gaNapatim manasA smarAmi
Worshipped by sages like Vashishta and Vamadeva, I meditate upon the great Lord Ganesha.
Maha Ganapatim · Muthuswami Dikshitar