Lord Ganesh Mantra
Vakratunda
Mahaakaaya
Soorya Koti
Sama Prabha
Nirvighnam
Kurume Deva
Sarva
Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa
O Lord Ganesha with the curved trunk and a huge body, whose effulgence is equal to that of a thousand suns, I pray that You remove all obstacles from the path of actions I wish to perform.
The festival of Shree Ganesha or Vinaayaka Chaturthi, commemorating the birth anniversary of Lord Ganesha, is one of the most widely-observed Hindu celebrations throughout the world. This day, which falls on the fourth day of the bright fortnight (shukla paksha) of the month of Bhaadrapada (August-September), is considered to be the most auspicious for His worship.