Lord Ganesh
Vakratunda Mahakaya
The best-known prayer to Ganesh before any new task.
Begin chantingMeaning & traditionवक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ ।
O curved-trunked Lord of mighty form, radiant as a million suns,निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥
make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always.अर्थ
हे वक्र सूँड वाले, विशाल शरीर वाले, करोड़ों सूर्यों के समान तेजस्वी देव, मेरे सभी कार्यों को सदा विघ्नरहित करें।
Vakratuṇḍa mahākāya sūryakoṭi samaprabha
O curved-trunked Lord of mighty form, radiant as a million suns,Nirvighnaṃ kuru me deva sarvakāryeṣu sarvadā
make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always.Meaning
O curved-trunked Lord of mighty form, radiant as a million suns, make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always.
Vakratunda mahaakaaya sooryakoti samaprabha
O curved-trunked Lord of mighty form, radiant as a million suns,Nirvighnam kuru me deva sarvakaaryeshu sarvadaa
make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always.Meaning (Hinglish)
He vakra soond vaale, vishaal shareer vaale, karodon sooryon jaise tejasvi dev, mere sabhi kaaryon ko sadaa vighna-rahit karein.
A traditional invocation recited at the beginning of worship and new undertakings. English meanings are paraphrases; punctuation and Devanagari spelling are normalized.
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About the Vakratunda Mahakaya
Vakratunda Mahakaya is recited at the start of pujas, journeys, exams and new ventures. It addresses Ganesh by his curved trunk and great form, radiant as countless suns, and asks that every undertaking be free of obstacles.
Best time to chant: Before starting a task, a journey or a puja. Wednesdays and Ganesh Chaturthi are especially observed.
Benefits of the Vakratunda Mahakaya
- The best-known prayer to Ganesh before any new task.
- Repeated recitation can be used as a practice of attention and devotion.
How to chant the Vakratunda Mahakaya
- Read each line together with its meaning before beginning.
- Recite the complete prayer slowly, following the script you prefer.
- Use the counter after each complete recitation. Choose a comfortable number of repetitions.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Vakratunda Mahakaya come from?
A traditional invocation recited at the beginning of worship and new undertakings.
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One count represents one complete recitation of the prayer displayed on this page. You can choose a short practice or count 108 repetitions.