Praying 108 Names of Lord Ganesha: Ganesha Ashtothram/Ashtottara Shatanamavali
Ganesha Ashtothram or Ashtottara Shatanamavali is praying and chanting 108 names of Lord Ganesha. This helps devotees to remove obstacles and help achieve their goals.
As you chant each name, offer with your right hand a flower, some flower petals, or a pinch of rice. Hold the flower basket in your left hand if you are standing, and in your lap if sitting. The bell is not rung. The names may be recited at any pace, depending on your time and ability. Each name is preceded by the mantra Om “ॐ” and followed by Namah “नमः”, meaning “obeisance, praise, adoration” or “homage”.
- Om Vinayakaya Namah
Adoration to the remover (of obstacles) - Om Vighnarajaya Namah
Adoration to the ruler of obstacles - Om Gauriputraya Namah
Adoration to the son of Gauri - Om Ganeshvaraya Namah
Adoration to the lord of categories - Om Skandagrajaya Namah
Adoration to Skanda’s elder brother - Om Avyayaya Namah
Adoration to the inexhaustible one - Om Putaya Namah
Adoration to the pure one - Om Dakshaya Namah
Adoration to the skillful one - Om Adhyakshaya Namah
Adoration to the great presider - Om Dvijapriyaya Namah
Adoration to Him who loves the twice-born - Om Agnigarvacchhide Namah
Adoration to Him who destroyed the ego of the fire - Om Indrashripradaya Namah
Adoration to the restorer of Indra’s wealth - Om Vanipradaya Namah
Adoration to Him who gives the power of speech - Om Avyayaya Namah
Adoration to the inexhaustible one - Om Sarvasiddhipradaya Namah
Adoration to the bestower of all fulfillment - Om Sarvatanayaya Namah
Adoration to the son of Siva - Om Sharvaripriyaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is loved by Parvati - Om Sarvatmakaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is the soul of all - Om Srishtikartre Namah
Adoration to the Creator - Om Devaya Namah
Adoration to the Resplendent One - Om Anekarchitaya Namah
Adoration to the one worshiped by multitudes - Om Sivaya Namah
Adoration to the auspicious one - Om Shuddhaya Namah
Adoration to the pure one - Om Buddhipriyaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is fond of intelligence - Om Shantaya Namah
Adoration to the peaceful one - Om Brahmacharine Namah
Adoration to Him who is celibate - Om Gajananaya Namah
Adoration to Him who has an elephant’s face - Om Dvaimaturaya Namah
Adoration to Him who has two mothers - Om Munistutaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is praised by sages - Om Bhaktavighnavinashanaya Namah
Adoration to the destroyer of devotees’ obstacles - Om Ekadantaya Namah
Adoration to Him who has one tusk - Om Chaturbahave Namah
Adoration to Him who has four arms - Om Chaturaya Namah
Adoration to the ingenious one - Om Shaktisamyutaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is united with the power - Om Lambodaraya Namah
Adoration to Him who has a large belly - Om Shurpakarnaya Namah
Adoration to Him with ears like winnowing fans - Om Haraye Namah
Adoration to Him who destroys evil with lion-like courage - Om Brahmaviduttamaya Namah
Adoration to the foremost knower of the supreme God - Om Kalaya Namah
Adoration to the master of destiny - Om Grahapataye Namah
Adoration to the lord of all planets and galaxies - Om Kamine Namah
Adoration to Him who is love - Om Somasuryagnilochanaya Namah
Adoration to Him whose eyes are the moon, sun and fire - Om Pashankushadharaya Namah
Adoration to the One who holds a noose and goad - Om Chandaya Namah
Adoration to the One who appears fearsome - Om Gunatitaya Namah
Adoration to Him who transcends qualities - Om Niranjanaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is without blemish - Om Akalmashaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is without impurity - Om Svayamsiddhaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is self-fulfilled and perfect - Om Siddharchitapadambujaya Namah
Adoration to Him whose lotus feet sages worship - Om Bijapuraphalasaktaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is fond of pomegranates - Om Varadaya Namah
Adoration to the bestower of boons - Om Shashvataya Namah
Adoration to the eternal, unchanging one - Om Kritine Namah
Adoration to the skillfully accomplished one - Om Dvijapriyaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is fond of the twice-born - Om Vitabhayaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is free from fear - Om Gadine Namah
Adoration to Him whose weapon is the mace or club - Om Chakrine Namah
Adoration to Him whose weapon is the discus - Om Ikshuchapadhrite Namah
Adoration to Him who holds the sugarcane bow - Om Shridaya Namah
Adoration to the bestower of great wealth - Om Ajaya Namah
Adoration to the unborn one - Om Utpalakaraya Namah
Hail to Him who holds the upright blue lotus flower - Om Shripataye Namah
Adoration to the Lord of overflowing wealth - Om Stutiharshitaya Namah
Adoration to Him who delights in praise - Om Kuladribhrite Namah
Adoration to Him who supports Himalaya, His family’s mountain - Om Jatilaya Namah
Adoration to Him who wears distinguished matted hair - Om Kalikalmashanashanaya Namah
Adoration to Him who destroys sins in the Kaliyuga - Om Chandrachudamanaye Namah
Adoration to Him who wears a moon upon his head - Om Kantaya Namah
Adoration to the beloved, loving one - Om Papaharine Namah
Adoration to the destroyer of sins - Om Samahitaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is absorbed in meditation - Om Ashritaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is our refuge - Om Shrikaraya Namah
Adoration to Him who manifests prosperity - Om Somyaya Namah
Adoration to the pleasant one - Om Bhaktavanchhitadayakaya Namah
Adoration to the grantor of devotees’ desires - Om Shantaya Namah
Adoration to the peaceful one - Om Kaivalyasukhadaya Namah
Adoration to the bestower of unsullied liberation - Om Sacchidanandavigrahaya Namah
Adoration to the embodiment of Existence-Knowledge-Bliss - Om Jnanine Namah
Adoration to the great wisdom - Om Dayayutaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is full of compassion - Om Dantaya Namah
Adoration to Him who has self-control - Om Brahmadveshavivarjitaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is free from aversion to knowledge - Om Pramattadaityabhayadaya Namah
Adoration to Him who brings terror to power-intoxicated demons - Om Shrikanthaya Namah
Adoration to Him whose throat is beautiful - Om Vibudheshvaraya Namah
Adoration to the Lord of the Wise - Om Ramarchitaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is worshiped by Rama - Om Vidhaye Namah
Adoration to Him who is the destiny of all - Om Nagarajayajnopavitavate Namah
Adoration to Him whose sacred thread is a king cobra - Om Sthulakanthaya Namah
Adoration to Him who has a stout neck, representing tremendous will and compassion - Om Svayamkartre Namah
Adoration to Him who is the cause of himself - Om Samaghoshapriyaya Namah
Adoration to Him who loves the sound of Sama Veda - Om Parasmai Namah
Adoration to Him who is supreme - Om Sthulatundaya Namah
Adoration to Him who has a stout, unpredictable trunk - Om Agranyaya Namah
Adoration to Him, the first-born of Siva - Om Dhiraya Namah
Adoration to the courageous one - Om Vagishaya Namah
Adoration to the Lord of speech - Om Siddhidayakaya Namah
Adoration to the bestower of fulfillment - Om Durvabilvapriyaya Namah
Adoration to Him who loves durva grass and bilva leaves - Om Avyaktamurtaye Namah
Adoration to the manifestation of the Unmanifest - Om Adbhutamurtimate Namah
Adoration to Him of wondrous form - Om Shailendratanujotsanga Khelanotsukamanasaya Namah
Adoration to Him who is fond of playing in the lap of His mother, Parvati, daughter of the mountain Lord [Himavat] - Om Svalavanyasudhasarajita Manmathavigrahaya Namah
Adoration to Him who defeated Manmatha, the God of love, by His sweet beauty - Om Samastajagadadharaya Namah
Adoration to the supporter of all the worlds - Om Mayine Namah
Adoration to the source of illusory power - Om Mushikavahanaya Namah
Adoration to Him who rides the abundance-gathering mouse - Om Hrishtaya Namah
Adoration to the rapturously joyful one - Om Tushtaya Namah
Adoration to the contented one who has it all in control - Om Prasannatmane Namah
Adoration to the bright loving kindly-souled one - Om Sarvasiddhipradayakaya Namah
Adoration to the grantor of all fulfillment
