Ganesha, Ganesh, and Ganapati are all names for the Hindu elephant-headed god. Ganesha is the most commonly used name, but Ganesh and Ganapati are also used in different parts of India. He is the god of wisdom, success, and good fortune, and is often invoked at the beginning of rituals and ceremonies. He is also known as the remover of obstacles, and is one of the most popular gods in Hinduism.