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Simple Ganesha Prayers and Mantras for Ganesh Chaturthi

Here are few simple Ganesha Prayers and Mantras you can chant during Ganesh Chaturthi

OM Sri Ganeshaya Namah

Prostrations to the Great Lord Ganesha

OM Sri Maha Ganapataye Namah

Prostrations to the Great Lord Ganapati.

Shuklaambaradharam Vishnum
Shashivarnam Chaturbhujam
Prasannavadanam Dhyaayeth
Sarvavighnopashaantaye

He who is attired in a white garment
Who is all-pervading and has the complexion of the moon
Who has four arms and a bright and gracious countenance
On him we meditate for the removal of obstacles.

Varkratunda Mahakaya
Surya Koti Sama Prabha
Nirvighnam Kurumedeva
Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada

O Lord, with a twisted trunk and immense body,
Radiant with the effulgence of a million suns:
O Lord, may all our endeavors
Always be accomplished without obstacles.

Ganesha vachanam shruthva pranathaa
Bhakthi bhaavathah
Paprachchustham punah shaanthaa
Gnyaanam broohi Gajaanana

Listening to the words of Ganesha
With prayer and devotion we ask again-
Teach us the knowledge of peace, oh Gajanana!

Namasthe vighnamaayaaya
Namasthe
Sarva saakhinay
Sarvaaathmanay svayam vedya roopinay
Thay namo namah

I bow to him who is part of the illusion of obstacles
Who is the witness of all that is happening in the world
Who is the Atman of all
To him who knows and understands himself and his form, I bow in obeisance.