GANESHA · DAILY PRAYER
Vakratunda Mahakaya
వక్రతుండ మహాకాయ
A short invocation to Ganesha, traditionally recited before beginning a new activity. The prayer asks for obstacles to be removed from all undertakings.
వక్రతుండ మహాకాయ సూర్యకోటి సమప్రభ ।
నిర్విఘ్నం కురు మే దేవ సర్వకార్యేషు సర్వదా ॥
Meaning & reflection
O Lord with the curved trunk and mighty form, radiant as millions of suns, make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always.
Traditional devotional text with Daily Pooja’s own introductory note and reading summary. Spellings and recitation practices can vary by tradition.
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