Ganesha Slokas and Ganesha Mantras with Meaning

Ganesha Slokas & Ganesha Mantras

Ganesh Shloka 1

Shuklaambara Dharam Vishnum Shashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyaayet Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye

Meaning – We meditate on Lord Ganesha – who wears white that represents purity, who is present everywhere, who is gray in colour like that of ash, who has four arms, who has a bright face that depicts inner calm and happiness and who can destroy all obstacles in our spiritual and worldly paths.

Ganesh Shloka 2

Vakratunda Mahakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada

Meaning – I pray to thee O Lord, who has a curved trunk and a strong body, the shine of a million suns, to remove all the hurdles that may block me from all the tasks I intend to perform.

Ganesh Shloka 3

Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Aharnisham Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam Ekadantam Upaasmahey

Meaning – The sun to Mother Parvati’s lotus face, I worship Lord Ganesh, with the elephant face, the one who grants a lot of wishes, the one with the single tusk, I salute thee to grant my wish.

Ganesh Shloka 4

Gajaananam Bhoota Ganaadhi Sevitam Kapitta Jamboophaala Saara Bhakshitam Umaasutam Shoka Vinaasha Kaaranam Namaami Vighneswara Paada Pankajam

Meaning – Oh elephant-faced Lord, who is served by all the Ganas, who consumes the essence of Kapitta and Jamboophala, His favourite fruits, who is Uma’s son, who destroys the gloom of His devotees, who handles hurdles, we worship your lotus feet.

Ganesh Shloka 5

Tatpurushaaya Vidmahe Vakratundaaya Dheemahe Tanno Danthihi Prachodayaat

Meaning – We meditate on the great power, we call upon the single tusked Ganesh, who grants wishes.

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Umamaheswari Sivanesan

Vanakkam! I'm Uma, currently living in Chennai. I hold a Master’s degree in Chemistry (M.Sc.), but my true passion lies in spirituality and the rich cultural heritage of Tamil traditions.

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