Lord Ganesha Invocation for Hindu Marriage Ceremonies
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Hindu Marriage Ceremonies Comprehensive Lord Ganesha sanskar
Ganesh Vandana (Invocation)
Original
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Transliteration
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada ||
Meaning / Translation
O Lord with the curved trunk and a massive body, whose splendor is equal to millions of suns, please make all my endeavors free of obstacles, always.
Ganesh Stotram (Salutation)
Original
गजाननं भूतगणादि सेवितं, कपित्थ जम्बूफलसार भक्षितम्। उमासुतं शोक विनाशकारकं, नमामि विघ्नेश्वर पादपंकजम्॥
Transliteration
Gajananam Bhuta Ganadi Sevitam, Kapittha Jambu Phala Sara Bhakshitam | Uma Sutam Shoka Vinashakarakam, Namami Vighneshwara Pada Pankajam ||
Meaning / Translation
I bow to the elephant-faced Lord, who is served by the celestial attendants (Ganas), who enjoys the essence of Kapittha and Jambu fruits. I salute the son of Goddess Uma, the destroyer of all sorrows, the lotus feet of the Lord of Obstacles.
Mangal Mantra (Auspicious Prayer)
Original
ॐ गणेशाय नमः। शुभं करोति कल्याणम् आरोग्यम् धनसंपदा। शत्रुबुद्धि विनाशाय दीपज्योति नमोनमः॥
Transliteration
Om Ganeshay Namah. Shubham Karoti Kalyanam Aarogyam Dhana Sampada | Shatru Buddhi Vinashaya Deepa Jyoti Namonamah ||
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to Lord Ganesha. May He bring auspiciousness, prosperity, health, and wealth. May He destroy all negative intellect and bless us with the divine light of wisdom.
Vighna Nashak Mantra (Obstacle Remover)
Original
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः। सर्व विघ्न निवारणाय, सर्व कार्य सिद्धि दाय।
Transliteration
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah. Sarva Vighna Nivaranaya, Sarva Karya Siddhi Dayaka.
Meaning / Translation
Om, salutations to the Lord of the Ganas. May He remove all obstacles and grant success to all the sacred tasks performed here.