Spiritual Pradakshina: Ganesha and Shiva Devotional Hymn
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Spiritual Pradakshina Hindu Temples Lord Shiva, Lord Ganesha pooja
Ganesha Vandana (Invocation of Lord Ganesha)
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 the curved trunk and massive body, whose brilliance is equal to millions of suns, please make all my endeavors free of obstacles, always.
Shiva Stuti (Praise of Lord Shiva)
Original
कर्पूरगौरं करुणावतारं संसारसारं भुजगेन्द्रहारम्। सदा वसन्तं हृदयारविन्दे भवं भवानीसहितं नमामि॥
Transliteration
Karpuragauram Karunavataram Samsarasaram Bhujagendraharam | Sada Vasantam Hridayaravinde Bhavam Bhavanisahitam Namami ||
Meaning / Translation
Pure as camphor, the embodiment of compassion, the essence of worldly existence, who wears the serpent king as a garland. I bow to Lord Shiva and Mother Bhavani, who reside eternally in the lotus of my heart.
Pradakshina Mantra (Prayer during Circumambulation)
Original
चरणों में तेरे शीश झुकाते, पावन प्रदक्षिणा हम करते। शिव शंकर और गणपति देवा, मन में भक्ति सदा भरते॥
Transliteration
Charano mein tere sheesh jhukate, paavan pradakshina hum karte | Shiva Shankar aur Ganpati Deva, mann mein bhakti sada bharte ||
Meaning / Translation
Bowing our heads at your holy feet, we perform this sacred circumambulation. O Lord Shiva and Lord Ganesha, please forever fill our minds with pure devotion.
Phalashruti (Conclusion)
Original
ॐ नमः शिवाय। ॐ गं गणपतये नमः।
Transliteration
Om Namah Shivaya. Om Gam Ganapataye Namah.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to Lord Shiva. Salutations to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.