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गणेश वंदना
Vakratunda Mahakaya is the classic invocation to Ganesha recited before beginning any task or ceremony, asking him to remove obstacles.
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
›Transliteration (English)
Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada
›Meaning
This verse addresses Ganesha as "curved-trunked, of mighty body, radiant as a million suns," and asks him to make all undertakings free of obstacles, always. It is the most common invocation recited before starting any task, journey or ceremony, reflecting Ganesha's role as the remover of obstacles.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Vakratunda Mahakaya recited?›
Before beginning any new task, journey, exam or ceremony, asking Ganesha to remove obstacles.
What does Vakratunda mean?›
It means "curved trunk," referring to Ganesha's elephant trunk; Mahakaya means "of mighty body."