Articles — Ganesha

Shri Ganapathi, also described as Ganesha, is a very popular and revered Hindu deity and perhaps the most worshipped God in India. People mostly worship him seeking success in endeavors(siddhi) and intelligence. (buddhi). He also symbolizes wealth, wisdom, and happiness. He is worshipped before any venture or journey is embarked upon. Lord Ganapathi, having a curled trunk, one tusk partly broken, large ears, a massive body, four arms, and the radiance of hundreds of suns, eliminates all obstacles that impede success. Lord Ganapathi is the elder son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, the universe’s divine couple. He is the...

Sri Vinayaga sapthakam (tamil)   (The seven stanza prayer addressed to Ganesa) Translated by Shri P.R,Ramachander    1.Guruve, Paraman kozhunde panithen, Kuvalayam pothum Gana Nadha, Varuvai ninaivil Vandhu yenai aalvai, Vadivelanin sodharane, Arulvai, unaye anu dinam paniven, Annai Parashakthi arul magane, Dheena rakshagane , Gana nadhaa.   Oh teacher, Oh darling baby of Shiva, I bow before you, Oh Lord of Ganas who is praised by all the world, Come in to my thoughts and rule over me, Oh brother of Vadi vela(Subrahmanya), Shower your grace, I would daily bow before you, Oh divine son of Goddess Para Shakthi, Oh...

Shri Ganadhisha Stotra Shiv Shakti Krutha in Sanskrit is devoted to Shri Ganesha. Chanting of Shri Ganadhisha Stotra provides all luxeries to devotees and removes their all obstacles in life. Shri Ganesha is worshipped as the lord of wisdom and success, beginnings and as the lord of defender and remover of obstacles, patron of arts and sciences. ॥ श्रीगणाधीशस्तोत्रं शिवशक्तिकृतम् ॥श्रीगणेशाय नमः ।श्रीशक्तिशिवावूचतुः ।नमस्ते गणनाथाय गणानां पतये नमः ।भक्तिप्रियाय देवेश भक्तेभ्यः सुखदायक ॥ १॥स्वानन्दवासिने तुभ्यं सिद्धिबुद्धिवराय च ।नाभिशेषाय देवाय ढुण्ढिराजाय ते नमः ॥ २॥वरदाभयहस्ताय नमः परशुधारिणे ।नमस्ते सृणिहस्ताय नाभिशेषाय ते नमः ॥ ३॥अनामयाय सर्वाय सर्वपूज्याय ते नमः ।सगुणाय नमस्तुभ्यं ब्रह्मणे निर्गुणाय च ॥...

Shri Rin mukti Ganesha Stotram is very useful when a person is buried under heavy debts / loans. One should chant Shri Rin mukti Ganesha stotra 11 times daily unbroken for 45 days. With blessings of Shri Ganesha all problems will vanish soon. Light an ghee lamp, offer flowers and prasadam to Ganapati , bow in front of Shri Ganesha and ask him to help you to get out of difficulties. ।। श्री ऋण मुक्ति गणेश स्तोत्रम ।। विनियोग – अस्य श्रीऋणविमोचनमहागणपतिस्तोत्रमन्त्रस्य शुक्राचार्य ऋषि:, ऋणविमोचन महागणपतिर्देवता, अनुष्टुप छन्द:, ऋणविमोचनमहागणपतिप्रीत्यर्थे जपे विनियोग: ।  ऊँ स्मरामि देवदेवेशं वक्रतुण्डं महाबलम । षडक्षरं कृपासिन्धुं नमामि ऋणमुक्तये ।।1।।...

Sloka Om Raksha Raksha Ganadhyaksha is a famous sloka related to Shri Ganesha . Devotees seek protection of Shri Ganesha through this sloka. Shri Ganesha is one of the most popular deities in Hindu Mythology and is also known as the The Lord of Beginnings, The Remover of Obstacles and Vakratunda. One must chant this sloka daily to get divine protection.  रक्ष रक्ष गणाध्यक्ष रक्ष त्रैलोक्यरक्षकं। भक्तानामभयं कर्ता त्राता भव भवार्णवात्॥ Om Raksha Raksha Ganadhyaksha Raksha Trailokya Rakshakam,Bhaktanamabhayam Kartta Trata Bhava Bhavarnavat। हे गणाध्यक्ष रक्षा कीजिए, रक्षा कीजिये । हे तीनों लोकों के रक्षक रक्षा कीजिए; आप भक्तों को अभय प्रदान करनेवाले हैं, भवसागर से...

Shri Ganesha also known as Ganapati and Vinayaka, is a widely worshipped deity in the Hindu pantheon. Shri Ganesha is the God of intelligence and knowledge. Shri Ganesha is also the Lord of obstacles. Chanting or listening of this Ganesha kavach takes away all the hurdles and obstacles from the life of a person, giving all round success and happiness for students. Ganesha Kavach blesses the devotee a long and healthy life. Ganesha Kavach protects you from all evils and peril and helps to fulfill your dreams and desires. May Shri Ganesha bless all !!  श्री गणेश कवच ॥ ॐ गण गणपतये नमः ॥ एषोति चपलो दैत्यान् बाल्येपि...

Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam was composed by Jagadguru Sri Adi Shankaracharya . Shri Ganesha Pancharatnam is a famous stotram addressing Lord Ganesha who is the destroyer of obstacles. As the name suggests it is a sloka containing five stanzas(Pancha) which are considered as five gems (Ratnam). Ganesh Panchratna Stotram is to ensure good health and well being. He who recites this every morning with devotion, these five gems about Lord Ganapati and who remembers in his heart the great Ganesha, will soon be endowed with a healthy life free of all blemishes, will attain learning, noble sons, a long life that is calm and pleasant...

Shri Ganesha Mangalashtakam is one of the powerful prayer dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Shri Ganesha Mangalashtakam means The Mangala Octet of Ganesha. Mangala stotras are normally recited at the end of reciting several stotras or the end of singing several songs or at the end of an auspicious function. The devotee wishes auspiciousness to the Lord. Mangalam may also mean good wishes or wishes for a happy ending. He who reads Shri Ganesha Mangalashtakam with devotion, Which causes good, Would without effort remove all obstacles in his way. The recitation of the Shri Ganesha Mangalashtakam also brings happiness in the life of the worshippers and...

Shri Ganesha Atharvashirsha or Shri Ganapati Atharvashirsha Stotra was written by Atharva Rishi who had Ganesha Darshana. Shri Ganesha Atharvashirsha is a stotra taken from Atharvashirsha , a late Upanishad, which celebrates Ganesha as the embodiment of the entire Brahman, or the universe. Shri Ganesha Atharvashirsha Stotra is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is considered as the prime deity in the Hinduism. Shree Ganesh devotees recite the Atharvashirsha 21 times daily. Students gain largely in terms of memory and intelligence by reciting Ganesha Atharvashirsha Stotra.   श्री गणेश अथर्वशीर्ष स्तोत्र ॥ श्रीगणेशाय नमः ॥ शान्ति मन्त्रः॥ ॐ भद्रं कर्णेभिः श्रृणुयाम देवा । भद्रं पश्येमाक्षभिर्यजत्राः । स्थिरैरङ्गैस्तुष्टुवांसस्तनूभिः...

Shri Ganesha is one of the most famous and greatly worshiped deities in Hinduism. Shri Ganesha Purana describes 32 forms or manifestations of Lord Ganesha .Lord Ganesha is invoked as Vighneshwara in the launch of an event or business by the Hindus as he is believed to be the obstacle remover. Lord Ganesha is also considered as the God of auspicious beginnings and bestower of fortune in abundance. He is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotion to Sri Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains, Buddhists, and beyond India. Lord Ganesh is also known by the name Pillayar...