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...

Shri Ganesha Bhujangam is a beautiful verse describing Lord Ganesha written by Sri Adi Sankaracharya. Shri Ganesha is widely revered as the remover of obstacles. As the god of beginnings, he is honoured at the start of rituals and ceremonies. By chanting Shri Ganesha Bhujang Debts and poverty can be forever forbidden from one’s life. Hail the Lord Ganesha!!! May we all be blessed!!! श्रीगणेशभुजङ्गम् Shri Ganesha Bhujangam रणत्क्षुद्रघण्टानिनादाभिरामंचलत्ताण्डवोद्दण्डवत्पद्मतालम् ।लसत्तुन्दिलाङ्गोपरिव्यालहारंगणाधीशमीशानसूनुं तमीडे ॥ १॥ RanatKshudra GhanTaaNi NaadaaBhi RaamamChaletTanda VodDandaVat PadmaTaalamLasatTundi LaangoPariVyaalaHaaramGanaaDheesha Meeshaana SoonumTameedeEulogy on Ganesh : I praise the leader of the Gana of Rudra, Who is the son of Ishan (Shiv), Who appears pleasing with...

Shree Vakratunda Mahakaya is a popular Ganesha Mantra to invoke the benevolent Lord's blessings. "Vakratunda Mahakaya" is one of the most popular Ganesh mantras recited by Hindus. It describes Lord Ganesha as one with a curved trunk and a mighty body, who has the magnificence of a million suns. Lord Ganesha is also the most widely worshipped deities amongst the Hindus and He is believed to be the remover of obstacles from our lives. Shree Vakratunda Mahakaya is one of the most loved prayers to Lord Ganesha- We salute the Supreme Lord Ganesha of the curved trunk ( Vakratunda ), whose radiance is...

Gajananam Bhoota Ganadhi Sevitam is a famous Shloka in praise of Sri Ganesha. Chanting Gajananam Bhoota Ganadhi Sevitam powerful mantra brings peace and prosperity. The Lord with the elephant face, served by all the Ganas, One who takes as His food, the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala (these are two favorite fruits of Ganesh), son of Uma (Mother Parvati), destroyer of misery of the devotees, controller of obstacles, we worship Your Lotus Feet.  गजाननं भूतगणादि सेवितंकपित्थ जम्बूफलसार भक्षितम्उमासुतं शोक विनाशकारणंनमामि विघ्नेश्वर पादपङ्कजम् ॥Gajananam Bhuta Ganadhi Sevitam Kapittha Jambu Palasara Bhaksitam |Uma Sutam Shoka Vinasha KaranamNamami Vignesvara Pada Pankajam ||Meaning:1: (I Salute) Sri...

Sukh Karta Dukh Harta is famous Ganapati Aarti sung in a melodious rhythm indulges one to praise the deeds of the lord. The Ganesha aarti is a popular Hindu devotional song dedicated to Sri Ganpati. Lord Ganesha is also called Vighneshwara because he is believed to be the remover of impediments. As per available information " Sukh karta dukh harta " was written by Swami Ramdas the great guru of Shivaji in the 1640's. 'Sukh Karta, Dukh Harta' refers to Him as the one who takes away all pains and sorrows from our lives and in return blesses us with love and happiness. This Aarti,...

Lord Ganesha is one of the most prominent deities in Hinduism. Ganesha has the unique distinction that his name is always invoked before any other God's name in any prayer service. Sri Ganesha Chalisa is a "Forty Verse" or 40 stanzas devotional song (prayer) addressed to Lord Ganesha by many of God’s names and is venerated by recalling Ganesha’s great deeds. According to the Vedic scripts it is believed that those Lord Ganesha devotes who recite Ganesha Chalisa with utmost dedication will be granted with prosperity, wealth and knowledge in no time by Lord Ganapathi. ॥ श्री गणेश चालीसा ॥ ॥दोहा॥ जय गणपति...

Shri Ganesh Stotram or Sankata Nashanam Ganapati Stotram is one of the most effective prayer to Lord Ganesha. Ganesha Stotram is taken from the Narada Purana. It eliminates all sorts of problems. Chanting Sankata Nashanam Ganapati Stotram daily frees a person from all kinds of impediments and destroys all sorrows. Sankat in hindi means problem and Nashanam means to remove forever. So , by chanting this Stotram one can remove their problems forever. In Sankata Nashanam Ganapati Stotram, Sage Narada explains the magnificence of Lord Ganesh. Sage Narada says that every person should bow his head and worship Lord Ganesha and ask for longevity and...

Sri Ganesha ashtakam is an octet meaning eight versus in glorification and praise of Lord Ganesha. Sri Ganesha Ashtakam is a powerful Hindu mantra of Lord Ganesha - the remover of obstacles in life.Those who sing Sri Ganesha Ashtakam with an ocean of devotion inside, having liberated from all their sins, go towards the Rudra-Loka.  श्री गणेश अष्टाकम Sri Ganesha ashtakam एकदन्तं महाकायं तप्तकांचनसन्निभम् । लम्बॊदरं विशालाक्षं वन्दॆऽहं गणनायकम् ॥१॥ Ekadantam Mahaakaayam Taptakaajnchana sannibham Lambodaram Vishaalaaxam Vande Ham Gananaayakam ॥1॥ Salutations to the God who is the leader of Ganas,Who has only one tusk, Who has a very big body, Who looks like molten...

Legend: Analasur was a demon who terrified the three worlds. He emitted fire from his eyes and troubled everyone. At the request of the Devas, Lord Ganesha fought with Analasur and swallowed him. The heat from Analsur caused agony to Lord Ganesha. Lord Indra gave Sri Ganesha the moon to wear on his forehead so that he could be cooled off (this is why Ganesha is also known as Balachandra). Lord Vishnu gave his lotus therefore Ganesha is also known as “Padmapani”. Lord Shankara removed a cobra from his neck and tied it to Ganesha’s hip. Lord Varuna, Rain God...

महाभारत विश्व का सबसे बड़ा महाकाव्य है। इसमें एक लाख से ज्यादा श्लोक हैं। महर्षि वेद व्यास के मुताबिक यह केवल राजा-रानियों की कहानी नहीं बल्कि धर्म, अर्थ, काम और मोक्ष की कथा है। इस ग्रंथ को लिखने के पीछे भी रोचक कथा है। कहा जाता है व लोकमान्यता है कि ब्रह्मा जी ने स्वप्न में ऋषि पराशार व सत्यवती के पुत्र महर्षि वेद्व्व्यास को महाभारत लिखने की प्रेरणा दी थी। महाभारत के रचनाकार आलोकिक शक्ति से सम्पन्न महर्षि वेद्व्व्यास त्रिकाल द्रष्टा थे । महर्षि व्यास ने यह काम स्वीकार कर लिया, लेकिन महर्षि वेद्व्व्यास के मस्तिष्क में जिस तीव्रता...