Lord Ganesh

It is our tradition to worship Lord Ganesh before starting any work, to complete the work successfully.

Lord Ganesh fondly called as Pillayarapa and Ganapathi Bappa, is the elder son of Lord Shiva and Lordess Parvathi. He is the brother of Lord Muruga. He is Vigneshwara, who removes all obstacles.

People offer him “Modhagam”, “Aval”, “Pori” etc. His birthday is celebrated as “Ganesh Chathurthi”. It is a custom to immerse His idol (made of sand) into river/sea after this festival, it indicates that our problems/sorrows will be removed if we have true Bhakthi.

Worshiping Him is very easy, Mix some turmeric powder or sandal powder with water and form a triangular structure such that its base lies on ground. Apply kumkum on the upper tip portion. So simple, isn’t it. Offer flowers.

Offer Prasadham, even chocolates will do. Sing songs and offer Aarathi.

Pray with true devotion. He will remove all your worries and give you success. Your life will be filled with joy and peace with His grace.

Om Kam Ganeshaya Namaha

This is a collection of few small songs on Lord Ganesh, which i collected from several websites long time back. Thanks to all those who contributed.

These are songs of two to six lines, which can easily be memorized. Even children can learn the songs easily.

This Part contains six songs. Kindly forgive me, for any errors found.

Contents:

1. Gaja Vadana Gananaatha2. Gaja Vadana Shree Gananatha 3. Gajaanana Hey Shubhaanana4. Gananaatha Gaja Vadana5. Gaja Vadana Gananaatha Naatha6. Gananaatha Gananaatha

1. Gaja Vadana Gananaatha:

Gaja Vadana Gananaatha Gaja Vadana Deena Naathha Siddhi Daatha Shiva Thanaya Siddhi Pradaayaka Gajaanana Parvathi Nandana Bhava Bhaya Bhanjana Yuga Yuga Vanditha Jaya Shree Ganesha

Meaning:

Elephant-faced Ganesh, Lord of the Ganas and protector of the helpless. Son of Shiva, giver of

liberation, destroyer of worldly fears. Glory to Ganesh who is revered through the ages.

2. Gaja Vadana Shree Gananatha :

Gaja Vadana Shree Gananatha Ambika Thanaya Paahi Prabhu Siddhi Vinaayaka Kaivalya Daatha Paashaankusha Dhara Paahi Prabhu Namaami Nithyam Smaraami Nithyam Deena Sharanya Paahi Prabhu

Meaning:

Oh Ganesha with an elephant face, son of Parvathi, please bestow Your Grace on us. You are the one to liberate us from the endless cycle of births and deaths. You have been guiding us by using Your lasso and prod. I shall always pray to You. I shall ceaselessly chant Your name in my mind. You have always protected the meek and the humble. Please guide and protect me.

3. Gajaanana Hey Shubhaanana:

Gajaanana Hey Shubhaanana Gauri Manohara Priya Nandana Pashupathi Thanaya Gajaanana Parama Niranjana Subhaanana

Meaning:

Hey Gajaanana (Ganesha), the auspicious One; The beautiful and Beloved son of Gauri (Parvathi); Oh Gajaanana (Ganesha) son of Pashupathi (Shiva) Thou art supremely faultless and the auspicious One.

4. Gananaatha Gaja Vadana:

Gananaatha Gaja Vadana Gananaatha Deenaharana Siddhi Daatha Shiva Thanaya Buddhi Pradaayaka Gajaanana Parvathi Nandana Jaya Jagavandana Yuga Yuga Vandana Jai Jagadeesha

Meaning:

Oh Lord of Ganas, the elephant faced One, the One who dispels misery! You bestow boons, Oh son of Shiva! You bestow intelligence, Lord Ganesha! Victory to the One who is revered by the whole world, the son of Parvathi! You are revered throughout the ages (Yugas); Hail Thee, God of the world.

5. Gaja Vadana Gananaatha Naatha:

Gaja Vadana Gananaatha Naatha Gauri Vara Thanaya Guna Laya Gaja Vadana Gananaatha Naatha Vidya Dhaayaka Buddhi Pradaayaka Siddhi Vinaayaka Hey Subha Daayaka

Meaning:

O Elephant-faced Lord! Lord of Demi-Gods and beloved Son of Mother Gauri; Thou art extremely merciful. You grant auspiciousness and gifts.

6. Gananaatha Gananaatha:

Gananaatha Gananaatha Mooshika Vaahana Jaya Gananaatha Sharanam Sharanam Gajaanana Sidhi Vinaayaka Gananaatha Mukthi Pradaayaka Gananaatha Jagatodhaara Jaya Gananaatha Sharanam Sharanam Gajaanana

Meaning:

I seek refuge in You, Ganesha. You are the God with super natural powers. You are the Lord who gives liberation to people. You are the One who uplifts the whole world. Victory to You, Lord Ganesha.