Lord Ganesha
Vighnaharta, Prathama Pujya, Gajanana, Lambodara · bhagavāna śrī gaṇeśa
The remover of all obstacles (Vighnaharta), lord of wisdom, intellect, and auspicious beginnings venerated first before all sacred undertakings.
Om gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ
Sadhana & Sacred Texts
Wednesday
3 Stotras, Chalisas & Mantras curated
śrī saṃkaṭanāśana gaṇeśa stotram
The auspicious hymn composed by Sage Narada invoking the 12 sacred names of Lord Ganesha to remove all obstacles and adversities.
śrī gaṇeśa cālīsā
A forty-verse Hindi devotional hymn to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings. It recounts his birth, his form and his deeds, and closes with the promise that regular recitation clears difficulties and grants wisdom. Traditionally read on Sankashti Chaturthi, on Wednesdays, and before starting anything new.