Lord Ganesha is pleased before any other god. He is considered to be the Vighna Vinashak and the giver of intelligence. A person who observes his fast is blessed with intelligence and wisdom.

Lord Ganesha is fond of lado as a prasad. It is believed that the person who worships him gets relief from all kind of troubles and obstacles in life rather attains happy and a prosperous life.

Shri Ganpati Dhyaan and Pranama

As per the description in the Rigveda,“ Na Kritey Twayam Kriyate Kim Chanare” i.e no work begins without the blessing of lord Ganesha. He is the Vedic Deva and each chapter of veda begins from his blessings only. He has a special significance in Vedic activities. The ancient scriptures have described worshipping of lord Ganesha by Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.

Vighaneshwarya Vardaya Surpriyaya,
Lambodraya Saklaya Jagat Hitaya |
Nagananya Shrutiyagyabhushitaya,
Gaurisutay Gannath Namo Namastute ||

Om Bhurbhuva Swaha Ganpate |
Ihagacha Ihatishtha Supratishtho Bhava
Mam Puja Grihan |

Om Gananantawa Ganpati (Gum) Hawamahe
Priyanantwa Priyapati (Gum) Hawamahe
Nidhinantwa Nidhipati (Gum) Hawamahe

Ganeshashtak

Reciting Ganeshashtak path has been considered to be beneficial to get rid of any kind of problems and obstacles and fulfillment of desires. This path makes the mind calm and satisfied and is able to provide the sensation of pleasure

Meaning of Ganesha

Ganesha word is formed with three words, “ Ga”, “Na” and “Isha”. “Ga” word means knowledge and wisdom, “Na” depicts foundation and “Isha” represents the Lord. The union of these words

express Brahma, Parmatma and Atma in the form of Parmatatva.

Shri Ganeshaya Namah ||

Sarve ucha | Yatonantshakternantadha Jeev Nirgunandprameya Gunsate |
Yato Bhati Sarve Tridha Bhedbhinam Sada Tam Ganesh Namamo Bhajam ||

Yatdharvirasijajagtsasarvmettathabjasano Vishwago VIshwagopta  |
Tathedradayo Devsangha Manushya Sada Tam Ganesha Namamo Bhajam ||

Yato Varhibhanu Bhavo BHurjalam Cha Yat Sagradchandrama Vyom Vayu |
Yat Sthavara Jagma Vrikshasangha Sada Tam Ganesha Namamo Bhajam ||

Yato Danava Kinnra Yakshasangha Yatdharna Varna Shrapdadhra |
Yat Pakshikeeta Yato Veerudhadhra Sada Tam Ganesham Namam Bhajam ||

Yato Budhiragyananasho Mumukshoryat Sampado Bhaktasantoshika Syuh |
Yato Vighnanasho Yat Karyasidhi Sada Tam Ganesham Namamo Bhajam ||

Yat Putrasampdato Vanchitarthi Yatobhaktvighnastathanekrupa |
Yat Shokmohau Yat Kam Evam Sada Tam Ganesha Namamo Bhajam ||

Yatonantshakti Sa Shesho Vabhuva Dharadharnekrupe Cha Shakta |
Yatonekdha Swargaloka Him Nana Sada Tam Ganesha Namamo Bhajam ||

Yato Vedvacho Vikuntha Manobhi Sada Neti Neteet Yato Grinanti |
Parbrahmarupam Chidandbhutam Sada Tam Ganesha Namamo Bhajam ||

Shri Ganesha Stotra

Ganesha stotra is thje source of fulfillment of all tasks. People who are face obstacles and problems for accomplishing important tasks must recite and chant Lord Ganesha Strota to overcome the obstacles and fulfillment of all wishes.

Shri Ganesha Uchava ||

Punrechu Ganadhisha Strotrametatvapthenannar |
Trisandhyam Tridinam Tasaya Sarvkarya Bhavishyati ||

Yo Japedashtadivasam Shlokashtakminda Shubham |

Ashtvaram Chaturthyam Tu Soshtasidhwiravapanuyata ||

Ya Pathenmasmatram Tu Dashvaram Dine Dine |
Sa Mochyendhgatam Rajvadhyam Na Sanshya ||

Vidyakamo Labhedwidham Putrarthi Putramanmuyata |
Vanchitallammbhate Sarvanekavinshativarat ||

Yo Japetatparya Bhaktya GAjnanparo Nar |
Evamuktwa Tato Devshatamdharnam Gat Prabhu ||

Kalyana Karaka Lord Ganesha

Ancient scriptures have also described Lord Ganesha as the server of wishes and desires.  He is the known to fulfill all desires of his devotees and gives relief from all sufferings.

Arogyam Bhaskradichacheya Michyedatashnat |
Ishwaryajgyan Namvnichenmokshamichahe Jajnadrat ||

Durgadibhistatha Raksha Bhaurvadhestatu Durgam |
Vighasaram Sarswatya Lakshamya Chaishwaryavardhnam ||

Parvtya Chaiva Shachya Kalyan Santati |
Skandat Prajabhivridhim Cha Sarve Chaiva Ganadhipat ||

Murtibheda Maheshasya Ta Aite Yanmyodita ||

Vaso Mam |

Aahamjani Garbhadhmatawanjasi Garbhadham ||

Different names of Lord Ganesha

Ganesha is known by many names, but 12 most common and primary names are : Sumukh, Kapil, Ekdanta, Gajkarnak, Lambodar, Vikat, Vighna-nash, Vinayak, Dhumraketu, Gandhyaksha, BHalchandra, Gajanan. Every puja commences with these names of Ganpati.

108 names of Lord Ganesha

Om Gannathaaya Namah, Om Ganahipaaya Namah, Om Ekandshtraya Namah, Om Lambodraaya Namah, Om Gajvaktraaya, Namah, Om Madodraaya Namah, Om Vakratundaaya Namah, Om Durmukhaaya Namah, Om Buddaaya Namah, Om Vighnarajaaya Namah, Om Gajananaaya Namah, Om Bheemaaya Namah, Om Pramodaaya Namah, Om Anandaaya Namah, Om Suranandaaya Namah, Om Madotktaaya Namah, Om Herambaaya Namah, Om Shambraaya Namah, Om Shambhave Namah, Om Lambakernaaya Namah, Om Mahabalaaya Namah, Om Nandnaaya  Namah, Om Almptaaya Namah, Om Bheemaaya Namah, Om Meghnadaaya Namah, Om Gannajyaaya Namah, Om Vinayakaaya Namah, Om Virupkshaya Namah, Om Dheeraaya  Namah, Om Shuraaya  Namah, Om Varpradaaya Namah, Om Mahaganpataaya Namah, Om Budhipriyayay Namah, Om Kshipraprasadnaaya Namah, Om Rudrapriyaaya Namah, Om Ganadhyakshaaya Namah, Om Umaputraaya Namah, Om Kumargurve Namah, Om Dhumravnaryaay Namah,Om Viktaya Namah, Om Vighnanayakaaya Namah, Om Sumukhaaya Namah, Om Ishaanputrayaay Namah, Om Mushakvahanayaay Namah, Om Siddhipradayaay Namah, Om Siddhipataye Namah, Om Siddhayey Namah, Om Siddhivinayakaya Namah, Om Vighnaya Namah, Om Tundagbhujaya  Namah, Om Singhvahanaya Namah, Om Mohinipriyaya Namah, Om Kantitaaya Namah, Om Rajputraaya Namah, Om Shaklaya Namah, Om Sammitaaya Namah, Om Amitaaya Namah, Om Kushmandgansambhutaaya Namah, Om Durjayaaya Namah, Om Dhurnayaaya Namah, Om Ajayaaya Namah, Om Bhooptyaay Namah