Shri Ganesh Vandana for Vivaha Sanskar
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 3 sections
Hindu Marriage Rituals Explained Lord Ganesha sanskar
Invocation (Mantra)
Original
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Transliteration
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha | Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Karyeshu Sarvada ||
Meaning / Translation
O Lord with a curved trunk and a massive body, whose brilliance is equal to millions of suns, please make all my endeavors free of obstacles, always.
Stuti (Praise)
Original
गजाननं भूतगणादि सेवितं, कपित्थ जम्बूफलसार भक्षितम्। उमासुतं शोक विनाशकारणं, नमामि विघ्नेश्वर पादपंकजम्॥
Transliteration
Gajananum Bhuta-Ganadi Sevitam, Kapittha Jambu-Phala-Sara Bhakshitam | Uma-Sutam Shoka Vinashakaram, Namami Vighneshvara Pada-Pankajam ||
Meaning / Translation
I bow to the lotus feet of the Lord of Obstacles, the elephant-faced one, who is served by the celestial attendants (Ganas), who enjoys the essence of Kapittha and Jambu fruits, the son of Goddess Uma (Parvati), and the destroyer of all sorrows.
Mangala Prarthana (Auspicious Prayer)
Original
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः। विवाह संस्कार सिद्धि हेतु, श्री गणेशाय नमः। मंगलम भगवान विष्णुः, मंगलम गरुड़ध्वजः। मंगलम पुण्डरीकाक्षः, मंगलाय तनो हरिः॥
Transliteration
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah | Vivaha Sanskar Siddhi Hetu, Shri Ganeshaya Namah | Mangalam Bhagwan Vishnuh, Mangalam Garuda-Dhvajah | Mangalam Pundarikakshah, Mangalaya Tano Harih ||
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to Lord Ganesha. For the successful completion of the Marriage Ritual (Vivaha Sanskar), salutations to Shri Ganesha. Auspicious is Lord Vishnu, auspicious is the one with the Garuda flag. Auspicious is the lotus-eyed Lord, may Hari bestow all auspiciousness upon this union.