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Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Om Gaṃ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ
Ganesh
Ganesh
What is the Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha?
Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha (Om Gaṃ Gaṇapataye Namaḥ) is a Ganesh mantra dedicated to Ganesh. A salutation to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings and wisdom.
Key Facts
- Deity
- Ganesh
- Category
- Ganesh
- When to chant
- Before starting any new venture or on Wednesdays.
- Repetitions
- 108 (one mala)
- Related festival
- Ganesh Chaturthi
Meaning
A salutation to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings and wisdom.
Pronunciation
Om Gum Guh-nuh-puh-tuh-yay Nuh-mah-ha
Benefits (Traditional Beliefs)
- Believed to remove obstacles
- Invokes auspicious new beginnings
- Brings success to endeavours
When to Chant
Before starting any new venture or on Wednesdays.
Related Festival
Ganesh Chaturthi
Related Temple
Siddhivinayak Temple
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Last updated June 29, 2026. Content is presented for devotional and educational purposes, with traditional beliefs framed as such.