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Ganesh Stotram

श्री गणेश स्तोत्रम्

6 min read11 versesSource: Puranic Compilation

About Ganesh Stotram

Dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the Ganesh Stotram (श्री गणेश स्तोत्रम्) is a devotional hymn of praise revered in Hindu tradition. This revered text originates from Puranic Compilation. Devotees recite this prayer to include the universally recited Shuklambaradharam and Vakratunda shlokas and grant Siddhi (spiritual powers) and Buddhi (intelligence). It is also said to contain the famous 12 names of Ganesha for daily recitation. This prayer is traditionally recited on Wednesday (Budhvar) and during Ganesh Chaturthi to invoke divine grace. The text contains 11 verses and takes around 6 minutes to recite, fitting conveniently into a daily spiritual routine. On this page, you can read the complete Ganesh Stotram in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.

Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra

Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)

॥ श्री गणेश स्तोत्रम् ॥

गजाननं भूतगणादिसेवितं

कपित्थजम्बूफलचारुभक्षणम्।

उमासुतं शोकविनाशकारकं

नमामि विघ्नेश्वरपादपङ्कजम्॥१॥

नमस्ते गणनाथाय सिद्धिबुद्धिप्रदायिने।

मूषकवाहनाय च सर्वविघ्नहराय च॥२॥

एकदन्ताय शुद्धाय कपिलाय सुमङ्गल।

गणेशाय नमस्तुभ्यं ब्रह्मणस्पतये नमः॥३॥

सुमुखश्चैकदन्तश्च कपिलो गजकर्णकः।

लम्बोदरश्च विकटो विघ्ननाशो गणाधिपः॥४॥

धूम्रकेतुर्गणाध्यक्षो भालचन्द्रो गजाननः।

द्वादशैतानि नामानि यः पठेच्छृणुयादपि॥५॥

विद्यारम्भे विवाहे च प्रवेशे निर्गमे तथा।

संग्रामे सर्वकार्येषु विघ्नस्तस्य न जायते॥६॥

शुक्लाम्बरधरं देवं शशिवर्णं चतुर्भुजम्।

प्रसन्नवदनं ध्यायेत् सर्वविघ्नोपशान्तये॥७॥

अभीप्सितार्थसिद्ध्यर्थं पूजितो यः सुरासुरैः।

सर्वविघ्नहरस्तस्मै गणाधिपतये नमः॥८॥

विनायकं गुणातीतं गुणत्रयविभाविनम्।

योगिनां परमं ब्रह्म वन्दे विघ्नविनायकम्॥९॥

गणेशं पार्वतीपुत्रं शंकरस्य प्रियात्मजम्।

नमामि भक्तसुलभं लम्बोदरं गजाननम्॥१०॥

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटिसमप्रभ।

निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥११॥

॥ इति श्री गणेश स्तोत्रं सम्पूर्णम् ॥

Benefits (फल)

  • Removes all obstacles from education, marriage, travel, and all undertakings
  • Grants Siddhi (spiritual powers) and Buddhi (intelligence)
  • Contains the famous 12 names of Ganesha for daily recitation
  • Includes the universally recited Shuklambaradharam and Vakratunda shlokas
  • Destroys sorrow (shoka-vinashakara) and brings joy
  • Suitable for recitation before starting any new venture or ceremony

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ganesh Stotram

Ganesh Stotram in Sanskrit with Hindi meaning. Contains 12 names of Ganesha and powerful shlokas for removal of all obstacles in life. It is dedicated to Shree Ganesha (श्री गणेश), lord of beginnings and remover of obstacles. worshipped first before any auspicious activity. This sacred hymn contains 11 verses and is sourced from Puranic Compilation.