Ganesh Mantras
Ganesh Vandana
Lord Ganesh
Recited before starting any new task, journey or puja, to clear obstacles and invite good beginnings.
When to chant
First, before any auspicious task, exam, journey, or puja.
Verse 1
Sanskrit verse
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटिसमप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Transliteration
Vakratunda Mahakaaya Surya-Koti-Sama-Prabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Shubha-Karyeshu Sarvada.
Meaning
O elephant-headed Lord of the vast form, radiant as a million suns — please make sure every good task of mine reaches completion without obstacle.
Verse 2
Sanskrit verse
शुक्लाम्बरधरं विष्णुं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम्। प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये॥
Transliteration
Shuklambaradharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam, Prasannavadanam Dhyaayet Sarva-Vighnopashaantaye.
Meaning
We meditate on the four-armed Lord, dressed in white, moon-complexioned, ever smiling — for the quieting of every obstacle.
Common questions
What is Ganesh Vandana and why is it chanted? +
Recited before starting any new task, journey or puja, to clear obstacles and invite good beginnings.
When should Ganesh Vandana be chanted? +
First, before any auspicious task, exam, journey, or puja.
What does Ganesh Vandana mean? +
O elephant-headed Lord of the vast form, radiant as a million suns — please make sure every good task of mine reaches completion without obstacle.
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