गणेशः
Lord Ganesha
Remover of obstacles, lord of beginnings
Hymns to Ganesha open the path of study and worship. Shankara's Ganesha Pancharatnam Stotram, Ganapati Stotram, and Ganesha Bhujangam praise the elephant-faced Lord as the auspicious doorway to wisdom and the dispeller of inner and outer hindrances.
Ganesha stotras are often chanted before beginning a text, a journey, or a new undertaking. The language is accessible and joyful, making these works excellent for memorization. Ganesha Pancharatnam Stotram, the "five jewels," is especially popular in short daily practice.
Use this collection when you want to start a reading session with remembrance of the Lord who clears obstacles without denying the effort required for sincere study.
Stotras (3)
How to read this collection
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- Ganesha Pancharatnam - Five-verse daily hymn before study or travel.
- Ganapati Stotram - Concise opening praise of the remover of obstacles.
- Ganesha Bhujangam - Nine verses in the serpentine bhujanga metre.
Beginner reading order
- Ganesha Pancharatnam Stotram (5 verses)
- Ganapati Stotram (5 verses)
Further reading
- Ganesha Bhujangam (9 verses)
Festival connections
Devotees often turn to these hymns around Ganesha Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi. Daily practice need not wait for a festival; regular recitation with attention matters more than a single crowded session.