गणेश मन्त्र

The Ganesh Mantra "Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha" is the most popular mantra for Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. It is chanted before beginning any new venture — business, education, travel, marriage, or puja. The Vakratunda Shloka is the universal invocation recited at the start of any Hindu ceremony. Chant 108 times daily, especially on Wednesdays and during Ganesh Chaturthi. Offering modak (sweet dumpling) and durva grass (21 blades) pleases Ganesha.