Ganesh Chaturthi Pooja

well-known mantra dedicated to Lord Ganesha is the “Ganesh Gayatri Mantra.” Here it is in Sanskrit:

ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्धमहे, वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि, तन्नो दन्ति प्रचोदयात्। (Om Ekadantaya Vidmahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayat)

This mantra is a prayer for wisdom and guidance, seeking the blessings of Lord Ganesha to remove obstacles and grant intelligence.

During Ganesh Chaturthi, it’s common to chant these mantras and perform aarti (rituals of worship) with devotion. Devotees also recite the following sloka or verse in Sanskrit during the festival:

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥ (Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada)

This verse is a supplication to Lord Ganesha, seeking his blessings for the smooth completion of all endeavors without any obstacles.

Feel free to incorporate these mantras and verses into your Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations or daily prayers.