23/09/2026
✨️The Sankat Nashan Ganesh Stotra.✨️
It is a Sanskrit prayer dedicated to Lord Ganesha, traditionally associated with the Narada Purana. “Sankata Nashana” means the removal or destruction of troubles.
The prayer praises these twelve names of Lord Ganesha:
Vakratunda
Ekadanta
Krishna Pingaksha
Gajavaktra
Lambodara
Vikata
Vighnarajendra
Dhumravarna
Bhalachandra
Vinayaka
Ganapati
Gajanana
Devotees recite it when seeking Lord Ganesha’s blessings for:
Removing obstacles and difficulties
Wisdom and success
Peace during stressful periods
Progress in education, work or business
Success before beginning something important
Traditionally, the text recommends remembering these twelve names at the three daily junctions—morning, midday and evening.
The prayer begins:
Pranamya shirasa devam,
Gauri-putram Vinayakam;
Bhaktavasam smaren nityam,
Ayuh-kamartha-siddhaye.
Simple meaning: Bow your head to Lord Vinayaka, the son of Mother Gauri, who dwells with his devotees. Remember him daily for blessings, well-being and the fulfilment of worthy desires
