Ganinath

Ganinath also called Baba Ganinath and Baba Ganinath Ji Maharaj was a Hindu saint and a folk deity, who is worshipped as Kuldevta (community god) or Kulguru of Halwai and Kanu community in India. His worshippers regard him as an avatar of Lord Shiva. A postage stamp was issued to commemorate him in 2018 by the Department of Post, Government of India.

Ganinath
A commemorative postage stamp on Saint Ganinath, issued by India Post, Government of India
Other namesBaba Ganinath
Baba Ganinath Ji Maharaj
Devanagariगणिनाथ
AffiliationNath
RegionIndia
FestivalsGaninath Jayanti, Ganinath Fair
Personal information
Born
ParentsMansaram (father)
ConsortKhema
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