The Sanskrit term Gaṇeśamūrti can be transliterated into English as Ganesamurti or Ganeshamurti, using the IAST transliteration scheme (?).

In Hinduism

Ganapatya (worship of Ganesha)

Source: Google Books: Ganapati: Song of the Self

Gaṇeśamūrti (गणेशमूर्ति) refers to the “image” or “statue” of Gaṇeśa and was tantrically formed out of the five physical elements. Gaṇeśa is extremely adaptable. [...] His mūrti can be made out of any substance whatever. Wealthy devotees may have a golden Gaṇapati or one made out of precious or semiprecious stones. Others have silver or bronze mūrtis. Aesthetes may have blown glass or ivory Gaṇeśas. Traditionally, sandalwood Gaṇapatis are hung over the entrance/exit to a door. When one decides to obtain an image of Gaṇeśa it is important how to choose the image/statue/mūrti. What is of utmost importance is that one chooses an image that pleases one. It should invoke feelings of devotion and inspiration. There should be an immediate feeling of joy inside when one looks at the statue.

There are some qualities to look for in a Gaṇeśamūrti.These are described in scriptural literature on the subject regarding worship. 1) First, the trunk should generally bend to the mūrti’s left, in the shape of the letter L when the devotee looks at it. Such an image is easy to worship and bestows boon freely. [...] 2) Second, the eyes should look directly at you; they should not look up, down, or sideways. Then the mūrti will freely and easily bestow its grace and blessing on one. [...] 3) Third, although there are many scriptural instructions for making an image of Gaṇapati, these can be neglected by an artist without necessarily rendering such a mūrti inauspicious. [...] 4) The Scriptures give a test to find out if a particular Gaṇeśa is auspicious for you (i.e., whether that particular Gaṇapati suits that particular person).

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Ganapatya (गाणपत्य, gāṇapatya) represents a tradition of Hinduism where Ganesha is revered and worshipped as the prime deity (ishta-devata). Being a minor though influential movement, Ganapatya evovled, llike Shaktism and Shaivism, as a separate movement leaving behind a large body of literature.

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Partial matches: Ganesha, Murti.

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