Ganesh Chalisa
गणेश चालीसा • Ganesha Chalisa
About
Ganesh Chalisa is a forty-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of beginnings. It is recited before starting any new venture, examination, or auspicious work.
गणेश चालीसा भगवान गणेश को समर्पित चालीस छंदों का भक्ति गीत है। विघ्नहर्ता और शुभ आरंभ के देवता की स्तुति में यह किसी भी नए कार्य, परीक्षा या शुभ कार्य से पहले पढ़ी जाती है।
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Benefits
- Removes obstacles from all endeavors
- Grants wisdom and intelligence
- Brings success in education and exams
- Ensures auspicious beginnings
- Removes fear and anxiety
- Brings prosperity and good fortune
- Grants protection from negative influences
When to Recite
| Days | Wednesday (Budhvar), Tuesday, Chaturthi (4th day) |
| Times | Morning, Before starting new work, During Ganesh Puja |
| Occasions | Ganesh Chaturthi, Before exams, New beginnings, Starting business |
| Recommended Count | Once or more daily |
Verses
जय गणपति सदगुण सदन, कविवर बदन कृपाल। विघ्न हरण मंगल करण, जय जय गिरिजालाल॥
Jai Ganpati sadgun sadan, kavivar badan kripaal | Vighn haran mangal karan, jai jai Girijalaal ||
जय जय जय गणपति गणराजू, मंगल भरण करण शुभ काजू। जय गजबदन सदन सुखदाता, विश्व विनायक बुद्धि विधाता॥
Jai jai jai Ganpati Ganraaju, mangal bharan karan shubh kaaju | Jai Gajbadan sadan sukhdaata, Vishwa Vinaayak buddhi vidhaata ||
प्रथम गणेश को नमन करूं, कृपा करहु मम काम सुधारू। वक्रतुंड महाकाय सूर्य कोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Pratham Ganesh ko naman karun, kripa karahu mam kaam sudhaaru | Vakratunda Mahakaya Surya koti samaprabh | Nirvighnam kuru me Deva sarvakaryeshu sarvada ||
जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा, माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा। एक दंत दयावंत चार भुजा धारी, माथे पर तिलक सोहे मूस की सवारी॥
Jai Ganesh jai Ganesh Deva, maata jaaki Parvati pita Mahadeva | Ek dant dayavant chaar bhuja dhaari, maathe par tilak sohe moos ki savaari ||
पान चढ़े फूल चढ़े और चढ़े मेवा, लड्डुअन का भोग लगे संत करें सेवा। अंधन को आंख दे कोढ़िन को काया, बांझन को पुत्र दे निर्धन को माया॥
Paan chadhe phool chadhe aur chadhe meva, ladduwan ka bhog lage sant karein seva | Andhan ko aankh de kodhhin ko kaaya, baanjhan ko putr de nirdhan ko maya ||
सूरज दास सेवक तुम्हारे, नित उठि दर्शन दीजे तुम्हारे। प्रभु तुम्हारी महिमा न्यारी, जग में पूजा होवे तुम्हारी॥
Sooraj daas sevak tumhaare, nit uthi darshan deeje tumhaare | Prabhu tumhari mahima nyaari, jag mein pooja hove tumhaari ||
गजानन भूत गणादि सेवित, विघ्न विनाशक मंगल मूरति। शम्भु सुवन शुभ मुख शुण्डल, सुंदर विशाल सदा प्रसन्न॥
Gajanan bhoot ganaadi sevit, vighn vinaashak mangal moorti | Shambhu suvan shubh mukh shundal, sundar vishaal sada prasanna ||
विद्या वारिधि बुद्धि विधाता, गुण गण ज्ञान प्रदाता। पुत्री पुत्र धन धान्य विधायक, कृपा करो प्रभु आशु सहायक॥
Vidya vaaridhi buddhi vidhaata, gun gan gyaan pradaata | Putri putr dhan dhaanya vidhaayak, kripa karo Prabhu aashu sahaayak ||
गणपति बप्पा मोरया, मंगल मूर्ति मोरया। प्रथम पूज्य तुम देव गणेशा, करो हमारी पूरन आशा॥
Ganpati Bappa Morya, mangal moorti Morya | Pratham poojya tum Dev Ganesha, karo hamaari pooran aasha ||
रिद्धि सिद्धि के स्वामी तुम हो, सुख सम्पत्ति दाता। दीन दयालु कृपा के सागर, भक्तन प्रतिपालक त्राता॥
Riddhi Siddhi ke Swami tum ho, sukh sampatti daata | Deen dayalu kripa ke saagar, bhaktan pratipaalak traata ||
शुभ गुण मंदिर सुंदरवदन, हरषित करो जग भर मन। कानन कुंडल कुंडल पहने, शीश मुकुट अति सोहे॥
Shubh gun mandir sundarvadan, harshit karo jag bhar man | Kaanan kundal kundal pahne, sheesh mukut ati sohe ||
लम्बोदर पीतांबर फूले, कमर बंध नाग लगाए। करन में बिराजे कुण्डल सारे, चरण पादुका मन भावे॥
Lambodar peetambar phoole, kamar bandh naag lagaaye | Karan mein biraaje kundal saare, charan paaduka man bhaave ||
शुण्ड विशाल गण नायक राजे, मोदक प्रिय मन भाए। चूहे की सवारी मनोहर, त्रिभुवन में जस गाए॥
Shund vishaal Gan Naayak raaje, modak priy man bhaaye | Choohe ki savaari manohar, tribhuvan mein jas gaaye ||
सुन मात पिता गुण गणेश के, सुनकर मन भरमाए। महिमा अगम अपार अनूपम, कहत न कोई पाए॥
Sun maat pita gun Ganesh ke, sunkar man bharmaaye | Mahima agam apaar anoopam, kahat na koi paaye ||
पितु हर माता पार्वती पावन, भ्राता कार्तिक स्वामी। धर्म धुरंधर परम विवेकी, गण गण गुण के स्वामी॥
Pitu Har maata Parvati paavan, bhraata Kartik Swami | Dharm dhurandhar param viveki, gan gan gun ke Swami ||
हेरम्ब विघ्नेश विनायक, सुरेश्वर ज्ञान गणेश। शुभ विनायक गज वक्त्रा, गणाध्यक्ष जगदीश॥
Heramba Vighnesh Vinaayak, Sureshwar Gyaan Ganesh | Shubh Vinaayak Gaj Vaktra, Ganadhyaksh Jagadish ||
द्वादश नाम जो नित्य उचारे, विघ्न विनाश सब होए। गणपति पद पंकज सेवत, सुख शान्ति मन सोए॥
Dwadash naam jo nitya uchaare, vighn vinaash sab hoye | Ganpati pad pankaj sevat, sukh shaanti man soye ||
विद्यारंभ विवाह यात्रा, गृह प्रवेश शुभ काम। गणपति पूजन विघ्न हरत सब, करत मंगल आराम॥
Vidyaarambh vivaah yaatra, grih pravesh shubh kaam | Ganpati poojan vighn harat sab, karat mangal aaraam ||
चतुर्थी शुक्ल पक्ष भाद्र की, गणेश जन्म शुभ तिथि। विनायक चतुर्थी मास मास की, पूजे सकल सिद्धि॥
Chaturthi Shukla Paksh Bhadr ki, Ganesh janam shubh tithi | Vinaayak Chaturthi maas maas ki, pooje sakal siddhi ||
दूर्वा दल अरु लाल चन्दन, मोदक नैवेद्य भोग। रोली मोली सुपारी सोहे, करत सुख संयोग॥
Doorva dal aru laal chandan, modak naivedya bhog | Roli moli supari sohe, karat sukh sanyog ||
गणनायक गण राजा, सब सुरन के शिरताजा। ब्रह्मा विष्णु शिव शेष नागा, सब गणपति गुण गावें॥
Gannayak Gan Raja, sab suran ke shirtaaja | Brahma Vishnu Shiv Shesh Naaga, sab Ganpati gun gaavein ||
अष्ट सिद्धि नव निधि के दाता, सब विद्या के ज्ञाता। वेद पुराण महिमा गावत, सकल जग के त्राता॥
Ashta siddhi nav nidhi ke daata, sab vidya ke gyaata | Ved Puraan mahima gaavat, sakal jag ke traata ||
कर में मोदक शुण्ड विराजे, दूसरे कर परशु धारे। तीजे कर वर मुद्रा सोहे, चौथे कर अभय फुलवारे॥
Kar mein modak shund viraaje, doosre kar parshu dhaare | Teeje kar var mudra sohe, chauthe kar abhay phulvaare ||
प्रथम पूज्य प्रथम देवता, प्रथम प्रणम प्रथम नाथ। गणपति बिना नहीं कोई कारज, होई शुभ आरम्भ साथ॥
Pratham poojya pratham devta, pratham pranam pratham Naath | Ganpati bina nahin koi kaaraj, hoi shubh aarambh saath ||
ब्रह्मा को वेद दिए रचना, विष्णु को पालन भार। शिव को संहारक बनाए, स्वयं रहे अधिकार॥
Brahma ko Ved diye rachna, Vishnu ko paalan bhaar | Shiv ko samhaarak banaaye, swayam rahe adhikaar ||
शिव पार्वती पुत्र गणेशा, रिद्धि सिद्धि के ईशा। शुभ लाभ दो पुत्र सुहावन, सुंदरवर परिवार भावन॥
Shiv Parvati putr Ganesha, Riddhi Siddhi ke Isha | Shubh Labh do putr suhaavan, Sundarvara parivaar bhaavan ||
सकल विश्व में व्याप्त तुम्हारी, महिमा अगम अपारी। जो ध्यावे जो पूजे भावे, सफल काम सब होई जावे॥
Sakal vishwa mein vyaapt tumhaari, mahima agam apaari | Jo dhyaave jo pooje bhaave, saphal kaam sab hoi jaave ||
महिमा मूषक वाहन की, नहीं किसी को पार। क्षुद्र जीव को वाहन कर, शरण लिया संसार॥
Mahima mooshak vaahan ki, nahin kisi ko paar | Kshudra jeev ko vaahan kar, sharan liya sansaar ||
जो कोई गणपति को ध्यावे, सुख संपत्ति नित पावे। विद्यार्थी जो ध्यान लगावे, परीक्षा में शुभ फल पावे॥
Jo koi Ganpati ko dhyaave, sukh sampatti nit paave | Vidyaarthi jo dhyaan lagaave, pariksha mein shubh phal paave ||
व्यापारी जो पूजन करही, धन धान्य उनके घर भरही। नौकरी वाले सेवा करही, पदोन्नति मान यश वरही॥
Vyaapaari jo poojan karahi, dhan dhaanya unke ghar bharahi | Naukri waale seva karahi, padonnnati maan yash varahi ||
रोगी निरोगी हो जाए, बांझ गोद भर जाए। निर्धन धनवान हो जाए, गणपति कृपा से सब सुख पाए॥
Rogi nirogi ho jaaye, baanjh god bhar jaaye | Nirdhan dhanvaan ho jaaye, Ganpati kripa se sab sukh paaye ||
सिद्ध साधक जो ध्यान करत हैं, योग मार्ग में सिद्धि वरत हैं। मंत्र जाप जो नित करही, चहुं दिशि उनकी कीर्ति फरही॥
Siddh saadhak jo dhyaan karat hain, yog maarg mein siddhi varat hain | Mantra jaap jo nit karahi, chahun dishi unki keerti pharahi ||
जो यह चालीसा पढ़े नित, सब कष्ट टरे हो जाए हित। गणपति कृपा सदा बरसाए, मनवांछित फल शीघ्र पाए॥
Jo yah Chalisa padhe nit, sab kasht tare ho jaaye hit | Ganpati kripa sada barsaaye, manvaanchhit phal sheegh paaye ||
बुद्धि विवेक मति प्रदान करो, मोह माया से मुक्त करो। सत्य मार्ग पर चलने की शक्ति, दो प्रभु मुझे अनन्य भक्ति॥
Buddhi vivek mati pradaan karo, moh maya se mukt karo | Satya maarg par chalne ki shakti, do Prabhu mujhe ananya bhakti ||
विघ्न विनाशक कहावो, मंगलमूर्ति बतावो। आशुतोष तुम कहलाओ, भक्तों का भला करो॥
Vighn vinaashak kahlaavo, Mangalmoorti bataavo | Aashutosh tum kahlaao, bhakton ka bhala karo ||
सब देवन में तुम अग्रणी, प्रथम पूज्य महान। गणपति तुम्हरी शरण हम आए, करो कृपा भगवान॥
Sab devan mein tum agrani, pratham poojya mahaan | Ganpati tumhari sharan ham aaye, karo kripa Bhagwaan ||
एकदंत द्वैमातुर हेरम्ब, विघ्नराज गजानन। लम्बोदर महोदर गणनाथ, विनायक गणेशन॥
Ekdant Dwaimatur Heramba, Vighnaraaj Gajanan | Lambodar Mahodar Gannaath, Vinaayak Ganeshan ||
बारह नाम जो नित उचारे, सब विघ्न दूर निवारे। गणपति को नित मन में ध्यावे, सो मोक्ष पद निश्चय पावे॥
Baarah naam jo nit uchaare, sab vighn door nivaare | Ganpati ko nit man mein dhyaave, so moksh pad nishchay paave ||
गणपति की जय बोलो भाई, करो सदा उनकी भलाई। सर्व मंगल कारण तुम्हीं हो, सर्व सिद्धि दायक तुम्हीं हो॥
Ganpati ki jai bolo bhai, karo sada unki bhalai | Sarv mangal kaaran tumhin ho, sarv siddhi daayak tumhin ho ||
गणराज गणेश गणेशा, विघ्न विनाशक देवेशा। सब देव तुम्हें सिर नावें, ब्रह्मा विष्णु शिव गुण गावें॥
Ganraaj Ganesh Ganesha, vighn vinaashak Devesha | Sab dev tumhein sir naavein, Brahma Vishnu Shiv gun gaavein ||
जय जय जय गणराज विनायक, विघ्न हर्ता सुखदायक। शुभ बुद्धि प्रदायक गणेशा, करो कृपा परमेशा॥
Jai jai jai Ganraaj Vinaayak, vighn harta sukhdaayak | Shubh buddhi pradaayak Ganesha, karo kripa Paramesha ||
विघ्नेश्वर गजमुख गणनायक, गणपति करो मंगल सब कायक। सदा शरण में रखो हमारी, जय जय जय गणपति प्यारी॥
Vighneshwar Gajmukh Gannayak, Ganpati karo mangal sab kaayak | Sada sharan mein rakho hamaari, jai jai jai Ganpati pyaari ||
सुमिरन करि गणराज को, कहत चालीसा ध्यान। नित पाठ करे जो प्रेम से, पावे पद निर्वान॥
Sumiran kari Ganraaj ko, kahat Chalisa dhyaan | Nit paath kare jo prem se, paave pad nirvaan ||
About Ganesh Chalisa — The Prayer of New Beginnings
Ganesh Chalisa (गणेश चालीसा) is a 40-verse devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Ganesha — Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles), Pratham Pujya (the first-worshipped deity), and the god of wisdom, intellect, and auspicious beginnings. In Hindu tradition, no ceremony, prayer, or new venture begins without first invoking Ganesha — he is always worshipped before all other gods. This primacy is established in the Puranas: when Shiva and Parvati declared that whoever circles the universe first would receive the honor of being worshipped first, young Ganesha simply circled his parents and said, "You are my universe."
The Ganesh Chalisa narrates the rich mythology of the elephant-headed god — his creation by Goddess Parvati from sandalwood paste, the story of how Shiva beheaded him and replaced his head with that of an elephant, his broken tusk (Ekadanta) used to write the Mahabharata as dictated by Vyasa, his vehicle the mouse (Mushaka), and his two consorts Riddhi (prosperity) and Siddhi (spiritual attainment). The verses also invoke his many names: Ganapati (lord of the ganas), Lambodara (the pot-bellied one), Vinayaka (the supreme leader), Siddhivinayaka (bestower of success), and Dhumravarna (smoke-colored one).
Ganesh Chalisa is recited on Wednesdays — the day associated with Budh (Mercury), which shares Ganesha's intellectual energy — and especially on Chaturthi (the 4th tithi), which is Ganesha's sacred day. The prayer is most popular during Ganesh Chaturthi (the 10-day festival in August-September, particularly grand in Maharashtra), Sankashti Chaturthi (monthly Ganesha fast), and Vinayaka Chaturthi. Students recite it before exams, businesspeople before new ventures, and families before any shubh karya (auspicious work) — from weddings to griha pravesh to buying a new vehicle.
The connection between Ganesha and astrology runs deep. Ganesha is associated with the planet Ketu in some traditions, and with Jupiter (the planet of wisdom) in others. The Ganpati Atharvashirsha — an Upanishadic hymn — declares Ganesha to be the supreme Brahman itself, transcending all planetary influences. For devotees seeking to find the most auspicious muhurat for starting new work, reciting Ganesh Chalisa at the chosen time is the traditional way to sanctify the beginning.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ganesh Chalisa
What is Ganesh Chalisa and why is Ganesha worshipped first?
Ganesh Chalisa is a 40-verse devotional hymn praising Lord Ganesha — the remover of obstacles and god of beginnings. Ganesha is worshipped first before all other gods because of the Puranic tradition where Shiva and Parvati granted him the boon of being the Pratham Pujya (first-worshipped). No Hindu ceremony, prayer, or new venture begins without invoking Ganesha — even when worshipping other deities, Ganesha is always invoked first to ensure the path is clear of obstacles.
When should I recite Ganesh Chalisa?
The best times are Wednesdays and Chaturthi (4th tithi of every lunar fortnight). It is especially powerful during Ganesh Chaturthi (the 10-day festival), Sankashti Chaturthi (monthly Ganesha fast observed on Krishna Paksha Chaturthi), and before starting any new endeavor — exams, job interviews, business launches, house construction, or travel. Early morning after bath is ideal. Check the daily panchang to find today's Chaturthi status.
What are the benefits of reciting Ganesh Chalisa?
Regular recitation of Ganesh Chalisa is believed to: remove obstacles (vighnon ka naash) in career, education, and personal life, grant wisdom and sharp intellect (especially for students), ensure success in new ventures and examinations, bring prosperity through Riddhi and Siddhi (Ganesha's consorts represent material and spiritual wealth), remove Vastu doshas from home or office, and protect against negative planetary influences. Ganesha is called Bholenath's son — like his father Shiva, he is easily pleased by sincere devotion.
What is the difference between Ganesh Chalisa and Ganpati Atharvashirsha?
Ganesh Chalisa is a Hindi devotional prayer — 40 verses praising Ganesha's stories, qualities, and seeking his blessings. It is easy to recite and understand. Ganpati Atharvashirsha is a Sanskrit Upanishadic text from the Atharva Veda — it is a philosophical hymn declaring Ganesha as the supreme Brahman (ultimate reality). The Atharvashirsha is more scholarly and meditative, while the Chalisa is more devotional and narrative. For daily worship, the Chalisa is more accessible; the Atharvashirsha is recited for deeper spiritual practice, especially on Sankashti Chaturthi.
Can I recite Ganesh Chalisa for my child's education and exams?
Absolutely — Ganesha is specifically the deity of wisdom, intellect, and learning. He is called Buddhipriya (lover of intelligence) and Vidyavaridhi (ocean of knowledge). Students across India recite Ganesh Chalisa before exams, on the first day of school, and during Saraswati Puja alongside Saraswati Chalisa. Parents can recite it on behalf of young children. The practice of writing "Shri Ganeshaya Namah" at the top of exam answer sheets is rooted in this tradition of invoking Ganesha before every intellectual endeavor.
Why does Ganesha have an elephant head?
According to the Shiva Purana, Goddess Parvati created Ganesha from sandalwood paste and appointed him as her doorkeeper. When Lord Shiva returned and was stopped by the boy he didn't recognize, a confrontation ensued and Shiva beheaded the child. Seeing Parvati's grief, Shiva ordered his ganas to bring the head of the first creature they found facing north — which was an elephant. Shiva attached the elephant's head to the boy's body and revived him, granting him the name Ganapati (lord of the ganas) and the boon of being worshipped first among all gods. The elephant head symbolizes wisdom, memory, and the ability to remove obstacles — an elephant's trunk can uproot trees and pick up the tiniest needle.
Related Ganesha Prayers & Scriptures
Upanishadic hymn declaring Ganesha as supreme Brahman
Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva — the beloved Ganesha aarti
1000 names of Lord Ganesha from the Ganesha Purana
40 verses to Lord Shiva — Ganesha's father
40 verses to Goddess Saraswati — for wisdom alongside Ganesha
Find the best time to start new work — blessed by Ganesha