Ganesh Chalisa

A sacred 40-verse hymn in praise of Lord Ganesha, the remover of all obstacles and giver of intellect, wealth, and spiritual accomplishments.

Significance & Benefits

Removes all obstacles (Vighnas), brings wisdom, peace, prosperity, and success in all new ventures.

Full Text — Ganesh Chalisa

Verse 1

जय गणपति सदगुण सदन, कविवर बदन कृपाल।विघ्न हरण मंगल करन, जय जय गिरिजालाल॥

Jai Ganapati Sadguna Sadan, Kavivar Badan Kripaal.Vighna Haran Mangal Karan, Jai Jai Girijalaal.

Victory to Lord Ganesha, the repository of all virtues and the supreme Lord with an elephant face! Giver of auspiciousness and remover of obstacles, victory to you, the beloved son of Mother Parvati (Girija).

Verse 2

जय जय जय गणपति गणराजू।मंगल भरण करण शुभ काजू॥

Jai Jai Jai Ganapati Ganaraaju.Mangal Bharan Karan Shubh Kaaju.

Victory, victory, victory to the supreme Lord Ganesha, king of the Ganas! You are the source of all auspiciousness and bless every venture with success.

Verse 3

ऋद्धि-सिद्धि चंवर ढुल्यावे।मूषक वाहन सोहत पावे॥

Riddhi-Siddhi Chanvar Dhulyaave.Mooshak Vaahan Sohat Paave.

Goddesses Riddhi (Prosperity) and Siddhi (Attainment) wave fans over you. You look magnificent riding your mouse vehicle.

Verse 4

लम्बोदर सोहे छवि भारी।एकदन्त शुभ बुद्धि विधाता॥

Lambodar Sohe Chhavi Bhaaree.Ekadant Shubh Buddhi Vidhaata.

Your large belly looks splendid, and your one tusk represents single-pointed wisdom. You are the divine creator of intelligence.

Verse 5

विघ्न विनाशक मंगल दाता।जो ध्यावे सो फल पावे॥

Vighna Vinaashak Mangal Daata.Jo Dhyaave So Phal Paave.

Destroyer of all barriers and giver of peace, whoever meditates upon you with deep devotion obtains all the fruits of their actions.

Verse 6

कष्ट हरे सब विनायक देवा।सदा सुखद चरनन की सेवा॥

Kasht Hare Sab Vinayak Deva.Sada Sukhad Charanan Kee Seva.

O Vinayaka! You take away all our hardships and suffering. The service of your lotus feet is always a source of supreme joy.

Verse 7

तुम्हें प्रथम पूजत सब संसारा।करहु कृपा प्रभु संकट टारा॥

Tumhen pratham poojat sab sansaara.Karahu kripa prabhu sankat taara.

The entire world worships you first before any other deity. Please show grace and remove all our trials.

Verse 8

माता पार्वती पिता महेश।दुःख हरो प्रभु काटो कलेश॥

Maata Parvati Pita Mahesh.Dukh haro prabhu kaato kalesh.

Your mother is Goddess Parvati and your father is Lord Shiva (Mahesh). Please take away our grief and afflictions.

Verse 9

गजानन सोहे रूप अनूपा।विघ्न विनाशन देव स्वरूपा॥

Gajaanan sohe roop anoopa.Vighna vinaashan dev swaroopa.

Your elephant-headed form is matchless and unique. You are the divine destroyer of all obstacles.

Verse 10

हाथ मोदक मोदक सुहावे।लड्डुअन भोग सदा मन भावे॥

Haath modak modak suhaave.Ladduan bhog sada man bhaave.

In your hand rests the sweet modak; sweet laddus are your favorite offering which pleases your heart.

Verse 11

मूषक वाहन राजत नीके।चढ़ नन्दी शिवजी अति फीके॥

Mooshak vaahan raajat neeke.Chadh Nandi Shivji ati pheeke.

Your mouse vehicle looks splendid; even Shiva riding Nandi looks simple beside your majestic image.

Verse 12

भक्त प्रहलाद की लाज बचाई।हिरण्याक्ष को मार गिराई॥

Bhakt Prahlaad kee laaj bachaai.Hiranyaaksh ko maar giraai.

You protected the honor of devotee Prahlada and aided in defeating the demon Hiranyakasipu.

Verse 13

सुन्दर सूंड शीश पर सोहे।जाको देख सुर नर मुनि मोहे॥

Sundar soond sheesh par sohe.Jaako dekh sur nar muni mohe.

Your beautiful curved trunk looks glorious on your elephant face, enchanting gods, humans, and sages alike.

Verse 14

कणक मुकुट सिर पर चमकावे।कानन कुण्डल मन हरषावे॥

Kanak mukut sir par chamkaave.Kaanan kundal man harshaave.

A shining golden crown sparkles on your head, and your large divine earrings delight the heart.

Verse 15

पीताम्बर वस्त्र तन सोहे।गले वैजयन्ती माला मोहे॥

Peetaambar vastr tan sohe.Gale vaijayanti maala mohe.

You wear beautiful yellow garments, and a splendid Vaijayanti garland adorns your neck.

Verse 16

विघ्नराज तुम दीन दयाला।सदा करत भक्तन प्रतिपाला॥

Vighnaraaj tum deen dayaala.Sada karat bhaktan pratipala.

O king of obstacles, you are compassionate towards the poor and always protect your devotees.

Verse 17

चार भुजा सोहे अति प्यारी।अंकुश पाश धरे बलधारी॥

Chaar bhuja sohe ati pyaari.Ankush paash dhare baldhaari.

Your four arms look beautiful, holding the sacred goad, noose, and displaying blessings.

Verse 18

जो नर ध्यावे बुद्धि बल पावे।संकट से छुटकारा पावे॥

Jo nar dhyaave buddhi bal paave.Sankat se chhutkaara paave.

Whoever meditates on you obtains high intellect and strength, and is freed from all dangers.

Verse 19

गणेश चालीसा जो जन गावे।सब सुख भोग परम पद पावे॥

Ganesh Chalisa jo jan gaave.Sab sukh bhog param pad paave.

Whoever sings the Ganesh Chalisa enjoys all worldly bliss and attains the supreme spiritual state.

Verse 20

करहु कृपा प्रभु बुद्धि विधाता।तुम ही सुख सम्पत्ति के दाता॥

Karahu kripa prabhu buddhi vidhaata.Tum hee sukh sampatti ke daata.

Show grace, O divine creator of intelligence! You are the sole giver of happiness and prosperity.

Verse 21

जय विनायक जय सुरनायक।दीन जनन के दुःख निवारक॥

Jai Vinayak jai surnayak.Deen janan ke dukh nivaarak.

Victory to Vinayaka, victory to the leader of gods! Remover of the sufferings of the poor.

Verse 22

एकदन्त प्रभु दया विधाता।जो ध्यावे सो विद्या पाता॥

Ekadant prabhu daya vidhaata.Jo dhyaave so vidya paata.

O single-tusked Lord, creator of mercy! Whoever meditates upon you gains supreme learning.

Verse 23

लम्बोदर सोहे अति भारी।जाको देख जगत बलिहारी॥

Lambodar sohe ati bhaari.Jaako dekh jagat balihaari.

Your large, majestic belly looks magnificent, beholding which the entire world bows in devotion.

Verse 24

ऋद्धि-सिद्धि के तुम स्वामी।घट घट के तुम अन्तर्यामी॥

Riddhi-Siddhi ke tum swaami.Ghat ghat ke tum antaryaami.

You are the lord of Goddesses Riddhi and Siddhi, the all-knowing witness dwelling in every heart.

Verse 25

संकट मोचन नाम तुम्हारा।विघ्न विनाशक देव दुलारा॥

Sankat mochan naam tumhara.Vighna vinaashak dev dulaara.

Your name is the savior from all crises, the destroyer of obstacles, and the beloved deity.

Verse 26

जो नर पूजा करे तुम्हारी।ताकी विपदा टरे करारी॥

Jo nar pooja kare tumhaaree.Taakee vipada tare karaari.

Whoever performs your ritual worship is completely saved from severe calamities.

Verse 27

प्रथम पूज्य तुम देव सुजाना।महिमा अमित न जात बखाना॥

Pratham poojya tum dev sujana.Mahima amit na jaat bakhaana.

You are the first-worshipped wise deity. Your glory is infinite and cannot be fully described.

Verse 28

ज्ञान बुद्धि के तुम हो सागर।कृपा करहु प्रभु विद्या आगर॥

Gyaan buddhi ke tum ho saagar.Kripa karahu prabhu vidya aagar.

You are the ocean of wisdom and intellect. O repository of learning, show mercy on us!

Verse 29

जय गणेश जय जय लम्बोदर।रक्षक तुम ही विघ्नहर्ता हर॥

Jai Ganesh jai jai Lambodar.Rakshak tum hee vighnaharta har.

Victory to Ganesha, victory to the large-bellied Lord! You are our sole protector and destroyer of barriers.

Verse 30

दीन जनन पर दया कीजिये।चरणन की सेवा वर दीजिये॥

Deen janan par daya keejiye.Charanan kee seva var deejiye.

Show compassion to the humble and poor. Grant the ultimate boon of serving your lotus feet.

Verse 31

सुख सम्पत्ति घर में बरसाओ।कष्ट कलेश सब दूर भगाओ॥

Sukh sampatti ghar mein barsaao.Kasht kalesh sab door bhagaao.

Shower peace, health, and wealth on our homes. Drive away all our pain and troubles.

Verse 32

जय जय गणपति विघ्नविनाशक।भक्त जनों के संकट नाशक॥

Jai Jai Ganapati vighnavinaashak.Bhakt janon ke sankat naashak.

Victory, victory to Ganesha, the destroyer of obstacles and savior of all devotees from crisis.

Verse 33

अद्भुत रूप सोहे गिरिजाला।सदा करत भक्तन प्रतिपाला॥

Adbhut roop sohe Girijala.Sada karat bhaktan pratipala.

Your wondrous form, beloved son of Parvati, looks splendid. You always protect your devotees.

Verse 34

कहत अयोध्यादास कर जोरी।करहु कृपा प्रभु विपदा मोरी॥

Kahat Ayodhyadas kar jori.Karahu kripa prabhu vipada mori.

Ayodhyadas prays with folded hands: O Lord, show mercy and destroy all my trials.

Verse 35

धूप दीप नैवेद्य चढ़ावे।गणपति सम्मुख पाठ सुनावे॥

Dhoop deep naivedya chadhaave.Ganapati sammukh paath sunaave.

Whoever offers holy incense, lamps, and sweets, and recites this prayer before Lord Ganesha...

Verse 36

जन्म जन्म के पाप नसावे।विघ्न विनाशन परम पद पावे॥

Janm janm ke paap nasaave.Vighna vinaashan param pad paave.

Erases the accumulated sins of many lifetimes and attains the supreme state by the destroyer of barriers.

Verse 37

जो यह पढ़े गणेश चालीसा।होय सिद्ध साखी गौरीसा॥

Jo yeh padhe Ganesh Chalisa.Hoy siddh saakhi Gaurisa.

Whoever reads this Ganesh Chalisa achieves accomplishments, with Lord Shiva (Gaurisa) himself as witness.

Verse 38

संकट कटै मिटै सब पीरा।जो सुमिरै गणपति बलबीरा॥

Sankat kate mite sab pira.Jo sumire Ganapati balbira.

All dangers are cut away and all pain vanishes for one who remembers the mighty Ganesha.

Verse 39

जय जय जय लम्बोदर स्वामी।घट घट के तुम अन्तर्यामी॥

Jai Jai Jai Lambodar swaami.Ghat ghat ke tum antaryaami.

Victory, victory, victory to the large-bellied Lord! You are the witness dwelling in every single soul.

Verse 40

शरणागत हम दया कीजिये।चरणन की सेवा वर दीजिये॥

Sharanagat hum daya keejiye.Charanan kee seva var deejiye.

We seek your shelter; please show compassion and grant the ultimate boon of serving your lotus feet.

Verse 41

जो सत बार पाठ कर कोई।छूटहि बंदि महा सुख होई॥

Jo sat bar path kar koi.Chhutahi bandi maha sukh hoi.

Whoever recites this a hundred times is freed from all bondage and obtains great bliss.

Verse 42

विघ्न हरन मंगल करन, गौरी सुत गणपति।सदा बसहु मम हृदय में, संकट हरन गिरिजापति॥

Vighna haran mangal karan, Gauri sut Ganapati.Sada basahu mam hriday mein, sankat haran Girijapati.

O Ganesha, son of Gauri, remover of barriers and maker of peace! Dwell in my heart together with Shiva (Girijapati), the savior.

Verse 43

पवन तनय संकट हरन, मंगल मूरति रूप।राम लखन सीता सहित, हृदय बसहु सुर भूप॥

Pavan Tanay Sankat Herry, Mangal Murti Rup.Ram Lakhan Sita Sahit, Hriday Basahu Sur Bhup.

O son of Pavan, remover of dangers, embodiment of auspiciousness — dwell in my heart together with Ram, Lakshman, and Sita, O king of the gods.