Ganesha Mantras: Powerful Chants to Seek Ganesha’s Blessing

Lord Ganesha (also known as Ganesha/Ganapati/Ekadanta) is one of the most important Gods as per the Hindu mythology and is also worshipped in both Jainism and Buddhism. He’s known to be the patron of writers, students, travellers, and is widely called as The Lord of New Beginnings and is thus honoured at the start of every ceremony and ritual.

The son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi, Lord Ganesha is the brother of Lord Kartikeya (the God of War), Goddess Lakshmi (step-mother of Ganesha), and Saraswati. He’s known as the Deity of Good Fortune, the Lord of success and is worshipped as the god of education, knowledge, wisdom, and wealth.

He’s known to have a total of 108 names in the Hindu scriptures out of which Ganapati is the most popular one. Also known as the “Remover of Obstacles” in one’s life, he is known to grant success, prosperity, and protection to all his devotees saving them from adverse conditions.

To invoke the deity, and eliminate the problems out of your life, you must chant Ganpati mantras with devotion and ensure a positive flow of energy is maintained around you. Chanting ‘om shri ganeshaya namah‘ and ‘om gum ganapatayei namaha‘ every day frees an individual from a wide range of hindrances and eliminates all distress. The Ganesh Gayatri mantra and Ganpati Stotra, is a powerful mantra for those seeking to overcome obstacles in life. 

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Different Ganapati Mantras: Their Meaning & Benefits

Chant these Ganesha mantras regularly to keep yourself away from unwanted troubles and bring more prosperity, wealth, and harmony into your life.

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Ganpati Stotra #1 – Vakratunda Ganesha Mantra

Vakratunda Maha-Kaaya Surya-Kotti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa ||

Meaning of the Ganpati Mantra – Salutations to Sri Ganesha, who has a curved trunk, who has a large body and whose splendour is similar to million Suns. O Deva (dear Lord), please make my undertakings free of obstacles, by extending your blessings in all my works, always.

This is one of the most common Ganapati mantras and is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Riddhi, and Goddess Siddhi. Chanting this Vakratunda Mahakaya mantra removes every obstacle from your life and helps you gain more wisdom, good luck, wealth, and success in all the endeavours.

Ganpati Stotra #2 – Ganesh Gayatri Mantra

Aum Ekadantaya Viddhamahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi,
Tanno Danti Prachodayat॥

The devotees who chant this Ganpati mantra regularly experience upper-level wisdom in their character, become modest and understand the value of being right in intention and action.

Ganpati Stotra #3 – Ganesha Mantra against obstacles

Om Gan Ganpataye Namaha

This Om Gan Ganpataye Namah mantra wards off all the problems and negative vibes from your life and thus must be chanted before initiating any work. Recital of this mantra regularly ensures success that’s especially beneficial when you’re undertaking a new venture.

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Ganpati Stotra #4 

Sankatnashan Shree Ganesh Stotra
Pranamya ShirsaDevam GauriPutra Vinayakam
Bhaktavasam SmareNityam AyuhuKamartha Siddhaye..1
Prathamam Vakratundamcha Ekdantam Dwitiyakam
Tritiyam KrishnaPingaksham GajaVakram Chaturthakam..2
Lambodarm Panchamam cha Shashtham Vikatmeva cha
Saptam VighnaRajendram Dhumravarnam Tathashtakam..3
Navam Bhalachandram cha Dashmamtu Vinayakam
Ekadasham Ganapatim Dwadasham tu Gajananam..4
Dwadashaitani Namani TriSandhyai Yah Pathennarh
Na cha Vigna Bhayam Tasya sarva Siddhi Karam Prabho..5
Vidyarthi Labhate Vidyam, Dhanarthi Labhate Dhanam
Putrarthi Labhate Putram, Moksharthi Labhate Gatim..6
Japed Ganapati Stotram Shadbhir Masaihi Falam Labhet
Samvastarena Siddhim cha Labhate natra Sanshayh..7
Ashtobhyo BhahmaneBhyascha Likhitva Yah Samarpayet
Tasya Vidya Bhavet Sarva Ganeshsya Prasadatah. ..8

This Ganesha Stotra is derived from the Narada Purana and is powerful enough to remove all the obstacles from the devotees’ life. Chanting this Ganpati Stotra every day makes you strong to face the hurdles of your life and seek favourable blessings from Lord Ganesha. 

Ganpati Stotra #5 – Ganesha Mool Mantra

Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Glaum Gam Ganapataye
Vara Varad Sarvajan janmay Vashamanaye Swaha
Tatpurushaye Vidmahe Vakratundaye Dhimahi
Tanno Danti Prachodyat
Om Shantih Shantih Shantihi 

This Ganpati mantra is known to be one of the most powerful mantras as it creates a positive aura around your body. Its musical tone creates unique cosmic energy around you and lifts your mind from the state of trance. Pandits recite this mantra mostly during pujas and yagnas to please Lord Ganesha. The right chanting of this mantra brings peace and harmony in your life and drives out all the difficulties from your life. 

Ganpati Stotra #6 – Agajanana Padmarkam

Agaja Aanana Padma-Arkam Gaja Aananam Aharnisham |
Aneka Dam Tam Bhaktaanaam Eka Dantam Upaasmahe ||

The magnificent radiance from the lotus-face of Gauri (Mother Parvati) is always of her beloved son Gajanana (Elephant faced lord). Similarly, the grace of Shri Ganesha is always on his devotees, who pray wholeheartedly to the tusked Lord, Ekadanta. Chanting this mantra ensures protection from evil at all times.

Ganpati Stotra #7 – Ganesha Pancharatnam

Mudaa Karaatta Modakam Sadaa Vimukti Saadhakam
Kalaa Dhara Avatamsakam Vilaasi Loka Rakssakam |
Anaayakai eka Naayakam Vinaashitebha Daityakam
Nata Ashubha Ashu Naashakam Namaami Vinaayakam ||

This beautiful Ganpati mantra means – Salutations to Sri Vinayaka (Ganesha) who holds the divine joy in his hand as Modaka (lord Ganesha’s favourite sweetmeat) and who always strives to accomplish the liberation of his devotees towards that divine joy. Who holds the digit of the moon as his ornament and with a joyful spirit protects the world. Who is without any master but is himself the only master for his devotees, and protects them by destroying the (inner) demons. To those who surrender to him, he destroys the inauspicious tendencies quickly. I bow before Sri Vinayaka and surrender to him.

Other Popular Renditions of Ganesha Mantras

Ganesha Ji is known for his power of knowledge, success, and fulfilment. Chanting these Siddhi mantras benefit you in multiple ways. Considering the benefits, even the Bollywood industry came out with multiple renditions of these mantras.

Some of the most popular renditions include the names of:

• • Anuradha Paudwal – Om Gan Ganpataye Namo Namah Ganesh Mantra
  • Amitabh Bachchan – Siddhivinayak Mantra and Aarti
  • Hemant Chauhan – Om Gan Ganpataye Namo Namah

 

• Suresh Wadkar – Ganesh Mantra – Vakratunda Mahakaya Mantra

 

How to recite Shri Ganapati Stotra?

There are certain guidelines to follow when you want to appease the Lord Ganesha –

• Face the east direction when you sit to recite the Ganpati stotra.
• Sit in a Sukhasa or Padmasan position for utmost comfort.
• Mix some Vibhuti (holy ash) in a glass of water offer to Shri Ganesha.
• Recite Shree Ganesh Namah, Shri Ganesha Namah, Om Ganesh Namah, and om Ganpati Namo Namah multiple times.
• On the 111th instance chant the full Ganesh puja mantra.
• Finally offer prayer to the deity Shri Ganesha and drink the tirth (holy ash water).

Ganesha Mantra: Benefits of chanting

Ganpati is the most popular Hindu Deity. Lovingly called as the Bappa, Ganu Bappa, Bappa Moreya, Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati. The pleasing face of Lord Ganesh eliminates all fears and troubles from life. Chanting ‘Ganesh ji Mantra‘ helps lead a healthy and successful life. Ganesh puja mantra jaap has many benefits. Ganpati is the most merciful Lord who is easily pleased with little acts of devotion. Here’s why you should recite or chant Ganpati stotra and Ganpati mantra on a regular basis. 

• Ganesha with Goddess Lakshmi (her step-mother) gives you prosperity, happiness, and makes you rich and the proud owner of all material successes.
• With Maa Saraswati (the Goddess of Knowledge in Hindu religion), Ganpati ensures you gain knowledge and the right educational success. You also become more focused in life with increased mind power and an inclination towards spirituality.
• Chanting the mantras brings more clarity in your thoughts, and makes you fearless and rid of all phobias.
• Hindus worship Lord Ganesha before initiating any new venture as his blessings are considered lucky for the sustainability of the business. So, recite the mantras properly and let your business flourish with the divine blessings of the Lord.
• These mantras accelerate your growth across all domains and fields and help you live a better and successful lifestyle.