Origin and History of GANAPATIRAJU

Description:

Ganapatiraju is a surname of Indian origin, derived from the name of the Hindu god Lord Ganesha. The name is derived from the combination of two words, “Gana” meaning “group” and “Pati” meaning “lord”. The name is usually found among the Telugu speaking people of Southern India. The origin of the surname is believed to be from the 10th century, when the great Telugu Chola ruler Rajaraja Chola I (985-1018 AD) adopted the title “Ganapatiraju” meaning “Lord of the Ganas”. This title was then adopted by his descendants, who took the surname “Ganapatiraju”. The culture and customs of the Ganapatiraju family are similar to those of other Telugu communities. They are known to be very religious, and they observe all the major Hindu festivals and rituals. They also follow the caste system, and their traditional occupation is farming. Variations of the surname include Ganapatirajulu, Ganapatiraju, and Ganapatirajuva.