Ganesh Mantras are sacred prayers dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is worshipped as the remover of obstacles and the deity of wisdom and auspicious beginnings. Devotees recite them during daily prayer, before starting important work, on Wednesdays and during festivals such as Ganesh Chaturthi.
Shri Ganesh Mantras
श्री गणेश मंत्र
बीज मंत्र – Beej Mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः |
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha |
वक्रतुंड गणेश मंत्र – Vakratunda Ganesha Mantra
श्री वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्य कोटी समप्रभा ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्व-कार्येशु सर्वदा ॥
Shree Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha।
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada॥
गणेशा शुभ लाभ मंत्र – Ganesha Shubh Labh Mantra
ॐ श्रीम गम सौभाग्य गणपतये
वर्वर्द सर्वजन्म में वषमान्य नमः॥
Om Shreem Gam Saubhagya Ganpataye।
Varvarda Sarvajanma Mein Vashamanya Namah॥
गणेशा गायत्री मंत्र – Ganesha Gayatri Mantra
ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्धमहे, वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि,
तन्नो दन्ति प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Ekadantaya Viddhamahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi,
Tanno Danti Prachodayat॥
ऋण हारता मंत्र – Rinn Harta Mantra
ॐ गणेश ऋणं छिन्धि वरेण्यं हुं नमः फट्॥
Om Ganesh Rinnam Chhindhi Varenyam Hoong Namaah Phutt
सिद्धि विनायकाय मंत्र – Siddhi Vinayak Mantra
ॐ नमो सिद्धि विनायकाय सर्व कार्य कर्त्रे सर्व विघ्न प्रशमनाय सर्व राज्य वश्यकरणाय सर्वजन सर्वस्त्री पुरुष आकर्षणाय श्रीं ॐ स्वाहा ॥
Om Namo Siddhi Vinayakaya Sarva kaarya kartrey Sarva vighna prashamnay Sarvarjaya Vashyakarnaya Sarvajan Sarvastree Purush
Aakarshanaya Shreeng Om Swaha.
शक्ति विनायक – Shaktivinayak Mantra
ॐ ह्रींग ग्रीङ्ग ह्रींग।
Om Hreeng Greeng Hreeng
गणेशा मूल मंत्र – Ganesh Mool Mantra
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ग्लौं गं गणपतये वर वरद सर्वजनं मे वशमानय स्वाहा॥
एकदन्ताय विद्महे ।
वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि ।
तन्नो दन्ती प्रचोदयात् ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥
Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Glaum Gam Ganapataye Vara Varad Sarvajan janmay Vashamanaye Swaha ||
Tatpurushaye Vidmahe |
Vakratundaye Dhimahi |
Tanno Danti Prachodyat ||
Om Shantih: Shantih: Shantihi ||
गजाननं भूत गणादि सेवितं मंत्र
Gajananam Bhoota Ganadhi Sevitam
गजाननं भूत गणादि सेवितं,
कपित्थ जम्बू फल चारू भक्षणम् ।
उमासुतं शोक विनाशकारकम्,
नमामि विघ्नेश्वर पाद पंकजम् ॥
Gajananam Bhuta Ganadhi Sevitam
Kapittha Jambu Palasara Bhaksitam |
Uma Sutam Shoka Vinasha Karanam
Namami Vignesvara Pada Pankajam ||
Benefits of Reciting Ganesh Mantras
- To seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha.
- To pray for the removal of obstacles.
- To seek wisdom and clarity.
- To develop concentration during prayer and meditation.
- To pray for success in important endeavors.
- To seek auspiciousness before a new beginning.
- To cultivate peace and devotion.
- To pray for prosperity and well-being.
When to Recite Ganesh Mantras
Ganesh Mantras can be recited during daily prayer or before beginning an important activity. They are especially suitable during:
- Ganesh Chaturthi
- Sankashti Chaturthi
- Wednesday, which is commonly associated with Lord Ganesha
- Daily morning prayer
- Before starting a new work or important task
- Before examinations or studies
- Before religious ceremonies and auspicious occasions
How Many Times Should Ganesh Mantras Be Recited?
Common counts include:
- 11 times
- 21 times
- 51 times
- 108 times
Morning prayer is a suitable time for daily mantra recitation.
Meaning of Ganesh Mantras
1. Beej Mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः |
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha |
Meaning
“I offer my salutations to Lord Ganesha.”
The mantra invokes Lord Ganesha through the sacred seed syllable Gam and is recited with devotion for his blessings.
2. Vakratunda Ganesha Mantra
श्री वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्य कोटी समप्रभा ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्व-कार्येशु सर्वदा ॥
Shree Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha।
Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvada॥
Meaning
“O Lord Ganesha with the curved trunk and mighty form, whose radiance is like millions of suns, please make all my endeavors free from obstacles, always.”
3. Ganesha Shubh Labh Mantra
ॐ श्रीम गम सौभाग्य गणपतये
वर्वर्द सर्वजन्म में वषमान्य नमः॥
Om Shreem Gam Saubhagya Ganpataye।
Varvarda Sarvajanma Mein Vashamanya Namah॥
Meaning
This mantra is a prayer to Lord Ganesha seeking good fortune, prosperity, auspiciousness and his divine blessings.
4. Ganesha Gayatri Mantra
ॐ एकदन्ताय विद्धमहे, वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि,
तन्नो दन्ति प्रचोदयात्॥
Om Ekadantaya Viddhamahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi,
Tanno Danti Prachodayat॥
Meaning
“We meditate upon the one-tusked Lord with the curved trunk. May Lord Ganesha enlighten and guide our minds.”
5. Rinn Harta Mantra
ॐ गणेश ऋणं छिन्धि वरेण्यं हुं नमः फट्॥
Om Ganesh Rinnam Chhindhi Varenyam Hoong Namaah Phutt
Meaning
“O Lord Ganesha, please remove my debts and difficulties. I offer my salutations to You.”
6. Siddhi Vinayak Mantra
ॐ नमो सिद्धि विनायकाय सर्व कार्य कर्त्रे सर्व विघ्न प्रशमनाय सर्व राज्य वश्यकरणाय सर्वजन सर्वस्त्री पुरुष आकर्षणाय श्रीं ॐ स्वाहा ॥
Om Namo Siddhi Vinayakaya Sarva kaarya kartrey Sarva vighna prashamnay Sarvarjaya Vashyakarnaya Sarvajan Sarvastree Purush Aakarshanaya Shreeng Om Swaha.
Meaning
This mantra offers salutations to Siddhi Vinayak and seeks his blessings for the successful completion of tasks, removal of obstacles and fulfillment of one’s aims.
7. Shaktivinayak Mantra
ॐ ह्रींग ग्रीङ्ग ह्रींग।
Om Hreeng Greeng Hreeng
Meaning
This short mantra invokes Lord Ganesha as Shaktivinayak through sacred seed syllables and is recited as a devotional prayer for divine energy and blessings.
8. Ganesh Mool Mantra
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ग्लौं गं गणपतये वर वरद सर्वजनं मे वशमानय स्वाहा॥
एकदन्ताय विद्महे ।
वक्रतुण्डाय धीमहि ।
तन्नो दन्ती प्रचोदयात् ॥
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः ॥
Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Glaum Gam Ganapataye Vara Varad Sarvajan janmay Vashamanaye Swaha ||
Tatpurushaye Vidmahe |
Vakratundaye Dhimahi |
Tanno Danti Prachodyat ||
Om Shantih: Shantih: Shantihi ||
Meaning
This prayer invokes Lord Ganesha and seeks his blessings for auspiciousness, fulfillment, wisdom and the removal of obstacles. It concludes with a prayer for peace, peace and peace.
9. Gajananam Bhoota Ganadhi Sevitam Mantra
गजाननं भूत गणादि सेवितं,
कपित्थ जम्बू फल चारू भक्षणम् ।
उमासुतं शोक विनाशकारकम्,
नमामि विघ्नेश्वर पाद पंकजम् ॥
Gajananam Bhuta Ganadhi Sevitam
Kapittha Jambu Palasara Bhaksitam |
Uma Sutam Shoka Vinasha Karanam
Namami Vignesvara Pada Pankajam ||
Meaning
“I bow to Lord Ganesha, who is elephant-faced and worshipped by the divine attendants, who enjoys kapittha and jambu fruits, who is the son of Uma and who removes sorrow.”