The devotees of the deity chant the verses of the Ganesha Shlokam in worship of the lord. When the Ganesha Shlokam is chanted regularly at a particular time and place, then it results in attainment of siddhis and blessings of the deity. The daily recitation of the mantra removes all possible obstacles from the path of the devotee. It also helps a person in keeping their valuables safely and blesses him with success. Lord Ganesha is worshipped before the commencement of any new venture or rituals. The recitation of the Ganesha Shlokams brings prosperity and happiness in the life of the devotees and their families. The Ganesha Shlokam is presented as follows Gajananam Bhuta Ganathi Sevitam Kapittha Jambu Palasara Bhaksitam Uma Sutam Shoka Vinasha Karanam Namami Vignesvara Pada Pankajam Shuklambara Dharam Vishnum Shashivarnam Chatur Bhujam Prasanna Vadanam Dhyayet Sarva Vignopa Santaye Sri Vakratunda Mahakaaya Koti-soorya samaprabha Nirvighnam kuru me Deva Sarva-karyeshu Sarvadaa Mooshika vahana modaka hasta Chamara karna vilambita sootra Vamana roopa Maheswara putra Vigna Vinayaka paada namaste Gajavaktram Sura shreshtam Karna Chaamara Bhooshitam Paashaankusha Dharam Devam Vandeham Gana Naayakam Ekadantam Mahakayam Lambodara Gajananam Vigna Nashakarma Devam He Rambam Prana Mamyaham The Ganesha Shlokams states that the elephant faced god is worshipped by the Ganas or the Bhoot ganas. Ganesha is the son of Uma and relieves his devotees from the ill feelings within them. The hymn portrays the deity as wearing white garment and is considered as all pervading. He has a bright complexion and consists of 4 arms. He removes all obstacles for his devotees. The deity possesses a curved trunk and huge body and his magnificence can be compared to the splendor of million Suns. Ganesha rides on his mount, a mouse (shrew), as his vahana and eats modakas (sweets). His ears are like a hand held fan and he wears various ornaments around his waist. The deity has a short stature and is the son of Lord Shiva or Mahadeva. Lord Ganesha is the leader of the Bhoot ganas (Bhutganas), the troops of ghost who serve Shiva. The elephant headed is holds a goad and a noose in his hands. Thus the devotee should worship and bow to the elephant-faced lord with a single tusk, who has a pot belly and a large body. Ganesha, also known as Herambha, would protect his devotees and demolish all obstacles and hindrances. |