In Jain Dharma, Ganpati‑ji is not called “Vasudev” in our scriptures. That connection comes from general Indian (mainly Hindu) usage, not from authentic Jain shastras.

1. What “Vasudev” means in Jainism

In Jain philosophy:

• Vasudev (वासुदेव) is a special type of great human hero – one of the 63 Śalākā‑puruṣ (great illustrious persons).
• In our present time‑cycle, Shri Krishna is the Vasudev.
• A Vasudev is:

- a powerful human king / world‑conqueror, - involved in politics, wars, etc., - still a samsāri jiva (worldly soul), not a Tirthankar or Siddha.

So, in Jain Dharma, Vasudev is a class of human heroic soul, with a fixed place in Jain cosmology – not a general title for any deity.

2. Who is Ganpati in Jain understanding

• Jain āgams do not list Ganesh/Ganpati as:

- Tirthankar, - Vasudev, - or part of the 63 Śalākā‑puruṣ.

• In some Śvetāmbara traditions, Ganpati is respected culturally as:

- a dev / yaksha‑type deity, - sometimes invoked at the beginning of auspicious works as remover of obstacles.

• Digambar texts largely do not give him a central role.

A simple explanation on this is here “Who is Ganesha according to Jainism”

3. So why do some people call Ganpati “Vasudev”?

This comes from mixing of traditions:

• In wider Indian culture, many divine names get used together—Krishna (Vasudev), Ganpati, etc.
• Some Jains, influenced by local Hindu practice, may casually use words like “Vasudev” with great respect, even for Ganpati‑ji.
• But according to pure Jain siddhānt:

- Vasudev is a specific hero‑soul type (e.g., Krishna). - Ganpati is a deva/yaksha‑like deity, not a Vasudev.

Summary

• In Jain Dharma, Ganpati is not defined as a Vasudev.
• Vasudev = special great human hero (like Shri Krishna) among the 63 Śalākā‑puruṣ.
• Calling Ganpati “Vasudev” is a cultural habit, not supported by Jain scriptures.