Ganesha

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः

Salutations to Lord Ganesha, remover of obstacles, with his seed sound Gam

ॐ भद्रं कर्णेभिः शृणुयाम देवाः भद्रं पश्येमाक्षभिर्यजत्राः।

Om, O Gods, may we hear with our ears what is auspicious, may we see with our eyes what is beneficial. You (Ganesha) are the visible Truth itself. You alone are the doer. You alone are the sustainer. You are verily all this that is Brahman.

ॐ गणेशः पातु मे शिरो ललाटं विघ्नराजः

May Ganesha protect my head, may the lord of obstacles protect my forehead, may the one-tusked protect my eyebrows, may the curved-trunk one protect my face, may Heramba protect my eyes, may Vinayaka protect my ears

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।

O Lord Ganesha, of curved trunk and massive body, whose brilliance is equal to millions of suns, please make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always.

जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा।

Victory to Lord Ganesha, whose mother is Parvati and father is Mahadeva (Shiva). This is the popular Ganesh aarti sung during worship.

गजानना श्री गणराया।

O elephant-faced Lord Ganesha, O auspicious one, we bow to you again and again.

सेंदूर लाल चढ़ायो अच्छा।

Applying vermillion looks beautiful on you, and the red sacred thread adorns your shoulder.

गजानन गौरी नन्दन।

O elephant-faced one, son of Gauri (Parvati), son of Lord of Ambika (Shiva), beloved of Hari.

मूषक वाहन मोदक हस्ता।

With mouse as vehicle, modak in hand, fan-like ears, sacred thread hanging, dwarf form, son of Maheshwara, destroyer of obstacles, giver of auspiciousness.

ॐ गं गणपतये नमो नमः।

Om, salutations to the Lord of all groups (Ganesha), salutations to the giver of success.

देवा श्री गणेशा।

O Lord Ganesha, you are the beloved son of your mother (Parvati).

सुखकर्ता दुःखहर्ता वार्ता विघ्नाची।

O giver of happiness, remover of sorrows, destroyer of obstacles. We pray for your love and grace.

सिन्दूर लाल माथे पर।

With vermillion on the forehead, you ride on an elephant (or mouse).

मंगल मूर्ति मोरया।

O auspicious form, elephant-faced son of Gauri, we worship you again and again.

जय देव जय देव जय मंगल मूर्ति।

Victory to the divine auspicious form. Your devotees perform aarti for your darshan.

गणपति बाप्पा मोरया।

O father Ganesha, return soon next year. Famous chant during Ganesh visarjan (immersion).

प्रथम वन्दना श्री गणेश।

First salutation to Shri Ganesha, Siddhivinayak, great lord.

लम्बोदर लखुमीकर।

O one with a large belly, bestower of prosperity, giver of all auspiciousness.

एकदन्त दयावन्त।

O one-tusked compassionate one, four-armed wise-faced lord.

मोदकप्रिय मोदक हस्ता।

O lover of modak sweets, with modak in hand, bestow grace upon your devotees.

विघ्नहर्ता सिद्धि दाता।

O remover of obstacles, giver of success, bestower of intelligence, O Lord.

मूर्ति मंगलमय अति सुन्दर।

Your form is most auspicious and beautiful. The tilak and tripunda marks beautify your attractive appearance.

गौरी तनय गणराज।

Son of Gauri, king of ganas, adorned with crown and earrings radiating brilliance.

श्री गणेश शरणं मम।

I surrender to Shri Ganesha. You alone are my refuge.

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः।

Om, salutations to Lord Ganesha (remover of obstacles).

Simple yet powerful yantra for removing obstacles and ensuring success in new ventures. Contains geometric patterns representing Ganesha's energy and the sacred seed syllable 'Gam'.

Removes obstacles, brings success, grants wisdom, auspicious beginnings, wealth, good fortune