Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja

Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha and is marked with vibrant festivities.

Significance and Rituals

Ganesh Chaturthi is a ten-day festival dedicated to Lord Ganesha. Rituals include installing Ganesha idols, offering prayers, preparing sweets (especially modak), and immersing the idol in water on the last day.

Mantra for Ganesh Chaturthi

Original Text: वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ । निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥

Transliteration: Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada

Breakdown

• Vakratunda: One with a curved trunk.
• Mahakaya: One with a large body.
• Suryakoti Samaprabha: One whose radiance is equal to a million suns.
• Nirvighnam: Without obstacles.
• Kuru Me Deva: Make it so, O Lord.
• Sarvakaryeshu: In all endeavors.
• Sarvada: Always.

Meaning

"O Lord Ganesha, with a curved trunk and a massive body, whose radiance is equal to a million suns, please remove all obstacles from my endeavors, always."

Deity

Lord Ganesha

Origin Story

This mantra is commonly used to invoke Ganesha's blessings at the beginning of any task or endeavor. Ganesha is known as the remover of obstacles, so chanting this mantra helps ensure success.

How and When to Chant

This mantra can be chanted daily or before starting any new venture. During Ganesh Chaturthi, it is chanted frequently as part of the prayers.

Benefits

• Removes obstacles.
• Ensures success in endeavors.
• Bestows wisdom and prosperity.
• Promotes auspiciousness.