Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 Names of Lord Ganesha with Meanings

Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali puja with silver flowers offered while chanting the 108 names of Lord Ganesha.

Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 Names of Lord Ganesha with Meanings

Lord Ganesha, the beloved son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is one of the most loved and widely worshipped deities in Hinduism. Before beginning a puja, embarking on a journey, entering a new home, starting a new venture or taking the first step towards something important, we instinctively remember Ganesha.

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः।

Om Gam Ganapataye Namah.

We know Him as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles. But Ganesha represents so much more. He is the Lord of wisdom, intellect, discernment, learning, auspicious beginnings and spiritual understanding.

The Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a beautiful way of contemplating these many aspects of the Lord. Each of His 108 names reveals a different quality, form or divine attribute.

What Does Ashtottara Shatanamavali Mean?

The Sanskrit word Ashtottara Shatanamavali refers to a sacred series or garland of 108 names.

Ashtottara Shata means 108, Nama means name, and Avali means a row, series or garland.

An Ashtottara Shatanamavali, therefore, is much more than a list of names. It is like offering the deity a garland of 108 sacred names, remembering and contemplating a different divine quality with every name.

Why Do We Chant 108 Names?

The number 108 holds deep spiritual significance in Hindu tradition. A traditional japa mala has 108 beads, and the number repeatedly appears in Hindu prayer, philosophy and sacred literature.

When we chant the 108 names of Ganesha, our attention gradually moves away from everyday distractions and towards the Divine. Each name becomes a small meditation in itself.

Rather than remembering Ganesha through just one familiar form, the Ashtottara allows us to contemplate the many dimensions of His divinity.

Ganesha Is More Than the Remover of Obstacles

Perhaps the quality most readily associated with Lord Ganesha is His role as Vighnaharta, the remover of obstacles. Yet His 108 names reveal so much more.

He is Gajananaya, the elephant-faced Lord; Sumukhaya, the One with the beautiful and auspicious face; Mahaganapataye, the great Lord of the Ganas; Prajnaya, the embodiment of wisdom; Vakpataye, the Lord of speech; Modakapriyaya, the One who loves modakas; Parvatinandanaya, the beloved son of Goddess Parvati; and Mangalapradaya, the bestower of auspiciousness.

Together, these names remind us that Ganesha represents not only the removal of difficulties, but also wisdom, strength, courage, compassion, learning, joy, prosperity and spiritual understanding.

When and How Can We Chant the Ganesha Ashtottara?

The Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali can be chanted during Ganesha Chaturthi, Sankashti Chaturthi, during one's regular Ganesha puja, or whenever we seek Lord Ganesha's blessings before an important beginning.

Traditionally, with each of the 108 names, we may offer a flower, durva grass or akshata at His feet. A lamp may be lit, and each name is chanted with “Om” at the beginning and “Namah” at the end.

More than the material being offered, however, it is the bhava, the devotion, intention and surrender behind the offering, that gives worship its true meaning.

My Offering of Silver Flowers

While chanting the Ganesha Ashtottara Namavali, I chose to offer silver flowers at Lord Ganesha's feet with each sacred name.

108 sacred names, 108 silver flowers—each offered with devotion at the lotus feet of Lord Ganesha.

There was a special intention behind my choice.

To me, the silver flower represents purity, prosperity, abundance, good fortune and auspiciousness. Its beautiful luminosity reminds me of purity and clarity of thought, while its permanence makes it an enduring symbol of devotion. Unlike a fresh flower that blossoms beautifully and eventually fades, a silver flower remains.

Prosperity in our tradition is closely associated with Goddess Lakshmi, but prosperity is so much more than material wealth. True abundance is also saubhagya, the blessings of good health, happiness, harmony, wisdom, peace and divine grace.

Lord Ganesha is invoked before every auspicious beginning. He removes the obstacles that stand in our path and blesses us with the wisdom and discernment to move forward.

So, with every sacred name I chanted and every silver flower I offered, my prayer was not merely for material prosperity, but for a life blessed with health, happiness, wisdom, peace, good fortune and spiritual abundance for myself and my family.

108 sacred names. 108 silver flowers. 

One prayer offered with devotion at the feet of Ganesha.

A Note on Pronunciation and Traditional Variations

There are different versions of the Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali followed in different scriptures, temples, regions and family traditions. Therefore, you may find some differences in the names or their sequence in different prayer books.

For this post, I have followed one consistent traditional sequence. The meanings have been kept simple so that we can understand and contemplate the divine quality represented by each name while chanting.

Sri Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali
108 Names of Lord Ganesha with Meanings

1
Sanskrit: ॐ गजाननाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கஜானனாய நம:
English: Om Gajananaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the elephant-faced Lord.

2
Sanskrit: ॐ गणाध्यक्षाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கணாத்யக்ஷாய நம:
English: Om Ganadhyakshaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord and leader of the Ganas.

3
Sanskrit: ॐ विघ्नराजाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விக்னராஜாய நம:
English: Om Vighnarajaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord who rules over and removes obstacles.

4
Sanskrit: ॐ विनायकाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விநாயகாய நம:
English: Om Vinayakaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Vinayaka, the supreme leader and guide.

5
Sanskrit: ॐ द्वैमातुराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் த்வைமாதுராய நம:
English: Om Dvaimaturaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord associated with two mothers.

6
Sanskrit: ॐ द्विमुखाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் த்விமுகாய நம:
English: Om Dvimukhaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the two-faced Lord.

7
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रमुखाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரமுகாய நம:
English: Om Pramukhaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the foremost and eminent Lord.

8
Sanskrit: ॐ सुमुखाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுமுகாய நம:
English: Om Sumukhaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord with the beautiful and auspicious face.

9
Sanskrit: ॐ कृतिने नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் க்ருதினே நம:
English: Om Kritine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the skilful and accomplished One.

10
Sanskrit: ॐ सुप्रदीपाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுப்ரதீபாய நம:
English: Om Supradipaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the radiant One who dispels darkness.

11
Sanskrit: ॐ सुखनिधये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுகநிதயே நம:
English: Om Sukhanidhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the treasure-house of happiness.

12
Sanskrit: ॐ सुराध्यक्षाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுராத்யக்ஷாய நம:
English: Om Suradhyakshaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord who presides over the Devas.

13
Sanskrit: ॐ सुरारिघ्नाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸுராரிக்னாய நம:
English: Om Surarighnaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the destroyer of the enemies of the Devas.

14
Sanskrit: ॐ महागणपतये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹாகணபதயே நம:
English: Om Mahaganapataye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the great and supreme Ganapati.

15
Sanskrit: ॐ मान्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மான்யாய நம:
English: Om Manyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the honoured and venerable Lord.

16
Sanskrit: ॐ महाकालाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹாகாலாய நம:
English: Om Mahakalaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the great Lord beyond time.

17
Sanskrit: ॐ महाबलाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹாபலாய நம:
English: Om Mahabalaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One of immense strength.

18
Sanskrit: ॐ हेरम्बाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஹேரம்பாய நம:
English: Om Herambaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Heramba, the compassionate protector.

19
Sanskrit: ॐ लम्बजठराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் லம்பஜடராய நம:
English: Om Lambajatharaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord with the large belly.

20
Sanskrit: ॐ ह्रस्वग्रीवाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஹ்ரஸ்வக்ரீவாய நம:
English: Om Hrasvagrivaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the short-necked Lord.

21
Sanskrit: ॐ महोदराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹோதராய நம:
English: Om Mahodaraya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the great-bellied Lord.

22
Sanskrit: ॐ मदोत्कटाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மதோத்கடாய நம:
English: Om Madotkataya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the mighty and intensely powerful One.

23
Sanskrit: ॐ महावीराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹாவீராய நம:
English: Om Mahaviraya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the great and courageous hero.

24
Sanskrit: ॐ मन्त्रिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மந்த்ரிணே நம:
English: Om Mantrine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the wise counsellor and master of sacred wisdom.

25
Sanskrit: ॐ मङ्गलस्वराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மங்களஸ்வராய நம:
English: Om Mangalasvaraya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One whose very sound is auspicious.

26
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रमथाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரமதாய நம:
English: Om Pramathaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord associated with Shiva's divine attendants.

27
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रथमाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரதமாய நம:
English: Om Prathamaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the foremost One, worshipped first.

28
Sanskrit: ॐ प्राज्ञाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ராஜ்ஞாய நம:
English: Om Prajnaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of supreme wisdom.

29
Sanskrit: ॐ विघ्नकर्त्रे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விக்னகர்த்ரே நம:
English: Om Vighnakartre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who can place obstacles for a divine purpose.

30
Sanskrit: ॐ विघ्नहर्त्रे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விக்னஹர்த்ரே நம:
English: Om Vighnahartre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the remover of obstacles.

31
Sanskrit: ॐ विश्वनेत्रे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விஶ்வநேத்ரே நம:
English: Om Vishvanetre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One whose divine vision encompasses the universe.

32
Sanskrit: ॐ विराट्पतये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விராட்பதயே நம:
English: Om Viratpataye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord of the vast universe.

33
Sanskrit: ॐ श्रीपतये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶ்ரீபதயே நம:
English: Om Shripataye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord associated with prosperity and auspiciousness.

34
Sanskrit: ॐ वाक्पतये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வாக்பதயே நம:
English: Om Vakpataye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord of speech and eloquence.

35
Sanskrit: ॐ शृङ्गारिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶ்ருங்காரிணே நம:
English: Om Shringarine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the beautifully adorned Lord.

36
Sanskrit: ॐ आश्रितवत्सलाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஆஶ்ரிதவத்ஸலாய நம:
English: Om Ashritavatsalaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the compassionate protector of those who seek refuge in Him.

37
Sanskrit: ॐ शिवप्रियाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶிவப்ரியாய நம:
English: Om Shivapriyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is beloved of Lord Shiva.

38
Sanskrit: ॐ शीघ्रकारिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶீக்ரகாரிணே நம:
English: Om Shighrakarine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who acts swiftly.

39
Sanskrit: ॐ शाश्वताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶாஶ்வதாய நம:
English: Om Shashvataya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the eternal One.

40
Sanskrit: ॐ बलाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பலாய நம:
English: Om Balaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of strength.

41
Sanskrit: ॐ बलोत्थिताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பலோத்திதாய நம:
English: Om Balotthitaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One endowed with abundant strength.

42
Sanskrit: ॐ भवात्मजाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பவாத்மஜாய நம:
English: Om Bhavatmajaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the son of Lord Shiva.

43
Sanskrit: ॐ पुराणपुरुषाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் புராணபுருஷாய நம:
English: Om Puranapurushaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the primordial and eternal Being.

44
Sanskrit: ॐ पूष्णे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பூஷ்ணே நம:
English: Om Pushne Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the nourisher and sustainer.

45
Sanskrit: ॐ पुष्करोत्सिप्तवारिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் புஷ்கரோத்ஸிப்தவாரிணே நம:
English: Om Pushkarotsiptavarine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One honoured with sacred offerings.

46
Sanskrit: ॐ अग्रगण्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அக்ரகண்யாய நம:
English: Om Agraganyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the foremost among all.

47
Sanskrit: ॐ अग्रपूज्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அக்ரபூஜ்யாய நம:
English: Om Agrapujyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is worshipped first.

48
Sanskrit: ॐ अग्रगामिने नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அக்ரகாமிநே நம:
English: Om Agragamine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who leads from the front.

49
Sanskrit: ॐ मन्त्रकृते नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மந்த்ரக்ருதே நம:
English: Om Mantrakrite Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the source and master of sacred mantras.

50
Sanskrit: ॐ चामीकरप्रभाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் சாமீகரப்ரபாய நம:
English: Om Chamikaraprabhaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who shines with the brilliance of gold.

51
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வாய நம:
English: Om Sarvaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is all and pervades everything.

52
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वोपास्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வோபாஸ்யாய நம:
English: Om Sarvopasyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One worthy of worship by all.

53
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वकर्त्रे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வகர்த்ரே நம:
English: Om Sarvakartre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the divine doer behind all action.

54
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वनेत्रे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வநேத்ரே நம:
English: Om Sarvanetre Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the all-seeing Lord.

55
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वसिद्धिप्रदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வஸித்திப்ரதாய நம:
English: Om Sarvasiddhipradaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the bestower of all accomplishments.

56
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वसिद्धये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வஸித்தயே நம:
English: Om Sarvasiddhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of all attainments.

57
Sanskrit: ॐ पञ्चहस्ताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பஞ்சஹஸ்தாய நம:
English: Om Panchahastaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the five-handed form of the Lord.

58
Sanskrit: ॐ पार्वतीनन्दनाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பார்வதீநந்தனாய நம:
English: Om Parvatinandanaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the beloved son who brings joy to Goddess Parvati.

59
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रभवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரபவே நம:
English: Om Prabhave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the mighty and sovereign Lord.

60
Sanskrit: ॐ कुमारगुरवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் குமாரகுரவே நம:
English: Om Kumaragurave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One revered as the teacher of Kumara.

61
Sanskrit: ॐ अक्षोभ्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அக்ஷோப்யாய நம:
English: Om Akshobhyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the unshakable and serene One.

62
Sanskrit: ॐ कुञ्जरासुरभञ्जनाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் குஞ்ஜராஸுரபஞ்சனாய நம:
English: Om Kunjarasurabhanjanaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the destroyer of Kunjarasura.

63
Sanskrit: ॐ प्रमोदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரமோதாய நம:
English: Om Pramodaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the embodiment of divine joy.

64
Sanskrit: ॐ मोदकप्रियाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மோதகப்ரியாய நம:
English: Om Modakapriyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord who delights in modakas.

65
Sanskrit: ॐ कान्तिमते नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் காந்திமதே நம:
English: Om Kantimate Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the radiant and resplendent One.

66
Sanskrit: ॐ धृतिमते नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் த்ருதிமதே நம:
English: Om Dhritimate Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One endowed with steadfastness and fortitude.

67
Sanskrit: ॐ कामिने नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் காமிநே நம:
English: Om Kamine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the loving Lord.

68
Sanskrit: ॐ कपित्थपनसप्रियाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கபித்தபனஸப்ரியாய நம:
English: Om Kapitthapanasapriyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord who delights in kapittha and jackfruit.

69
Sanskrit: ॐ ब्रह्मचारिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரஹ்மசாரிணே நம:
English: Om Brahmacharine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One established in spiritual discipline.

70
Sanskrit: ॐ ब्रह्मरूपिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரஹ்மரூபிணே நம:
English: Om Brahmarupine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is the very form of Brahman.

71
Sanskrit: ॐ ब्रह्मविद्यादिदानभुवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ப்ரஹ்மவித்யாதிதானபுவே நம:
English: Om Brahmavidyadidanabhuve Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the giver of spiritual knowledge and wisdom.

72
Sanskrit: ॐ जिष्णवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஜிஷ்ணவே நம:
English: Om Jishnave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the ever-victorious One.

73
Sanskrit: ॐ विष्णुप्रियाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விஷ்ணுப்ரியாய நம:
English: Om Vishnupriyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One dear to Lord Vishnu.

74
Sanskrit: ॐ भक्तजीविताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பக்தஜீவிதாய நம:
English: Om Bhaktajivitaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is the very life and refuge of His devotees.

75
Sanskrit: ॐ जितमन्मथाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஜிதமன்மதாய நம:
English: Om Jitamanmathaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who has conquered worldly desire.

76
Sanskrit: ॐ ऐश्वर्यकारणाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஐஶ்வர்யகாரணாய நம:
English: Om Aishvaryakaranaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the source of prosperity and divine abundance.

77
Sanskrit: ॐ ज्यायसे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஜ்யாயஸே நம:
English: Om Jyayase Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the supreme and exalted One.

78
Sanskrit: ॐ यक्षकिन्नरसेविताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் யக்ஷகின்னரஸேவிதாய நம:
English: Om Yakshakinnarasevitaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One worshipped by Yakshas and Kinnaras.

79
Sanskrit: ॐ गङ्गासुताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கங்காஸுதாய நம:
English: Om Gangasutaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord associated in sacred tradition with Mother Ganga.

80
Sanskrit: ॐ गणाधीशाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கணாதீஶாய நம:
English: Om Ganadhishaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the ruler of the Ganas.

81
Sanskrit: ॐ गम्भीरनिनदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கம்பீரநினதாய நம:
English: Om Gambhiraninadaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One whose divine voice is deep and resonant.

82
Sanskrit: ॐ वटवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் வடவே நம:
English: Om Vatave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the youthful and disciplined One.

83
Sanskrit: ॐ अभीष्टवरदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அபீஷ்டவரதாய நம:
English: Om Abhishtavaradaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the giver of cherished boons.

84
Sanskrit: ॐ ज्योतिषे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஜ்யோதிஷே நம:
English: Om Jyotishe Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the radiant divine light.

85
Sanskrit: ॐ भक्तनिधये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பக்தநிதயே நம:
English: Om Bhaktanidhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the treasure and refuge of devotees.

86
Sanskrit: ॐ भावगम्याय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் பாவகம்யாய நம:
English: Om Bhavagamyaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is reached through sincere devotion.

87
Sanskrit: ॐ मङ्गलप्रदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மங்களப்ரதாய நம:
English: Om Mangalapradaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the bestower of auspiciousness.

88
Sanskrit: ॐ अव्यक्ताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அவ்யக்தாய நம:
English: Om Avyaktaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the unmanifest Divine Reality.

89
Sanskrit: ॐ अप्राकृतपराक्रमाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அப்ராக்ருதபராக்ரமாய நம:
English: Om Aprakritaparakramaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One of transcendent valour.

90
Sanskrit: ॐ सत्यधर्मिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸத்யதர்மிணே நம:
English: Om Satyadharmine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One established in truth and righteousness.

91
Sanskrit: ॐ सखये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸகயே நம:
English: Om Sakhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the divine friend of His devotees.

92
Sanskrit: ॐ सरसाम्बुनिधये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸரஸாம்புநிதயே நம:
English: Om Sarasambunidhaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord associated with abundance and sacred waters.

93
Sanskrit: ॐ महेशाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மஹேஶாய நம:
English: Om Maheshaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the great Lord.

94
Sanskrit: ॐ दिव्याङ्गाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் திவ்யாங்காய நம:
English: Om Divyangaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One whose form is divine.

95
Sanskrit: ॐ मणिकिङ्किणीमेखलाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் மணிகிங்கிணீமேகலாய நம:
English: Om Manikinkinimekhalaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord adorned with a jewelled, tinkling girdle.

96
Sanskrit: ॐ समस्तदेवतामूर्तये नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸமஸ்ததேவதாமூர்தயே நம:
English: Om Samastadevatamurtaye Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who embodies all divine forms.

97
Sanskrit: ॐ सहिष्णवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸஹிஷ்ணவே நம:
English: Om Sahishnave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the patient and forbearing Lord.

98
Sanskrit: ॐ सततोत्थिताय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸததோத்திதாய நம:
English: Om Satatotthitaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who is ever vigilant and active.

99
Sanskrit: ॐ विघातकारिणे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விகாதகாரிணே நம:
English: Om Vighatakarine Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the One who destroys harmful forces and impediments.

100
Sanskrit: ॐ विश्वग्दृशे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விஶ்வக்த்ருஶே நம:
English: Om Vishvagdrishe Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the all-seeing One.

101
Sanskrit: ॐ विश्वरक्षाकृते नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் விஶ்வரக்ஷாக்ருதே நம:
English: Om Vishvarakshakrite Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the protector of the universe.

102
Sanskrit: ॐ कल्याणगुरवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் கல்யாணகுரவே நம:
English: Om Kalyanagurave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the divine teacher who leads us towards auspiciousness.

103
Sanskrit: ॐ उन्मत्तवेषाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் உன்மத்தவேஷாய நம:
English: Om Unmattaveshaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord who can assume a form beyond worldly conventions.

104
Sanskrit: ॐ अपराजिते नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் அபராஜிதே நம:
English: Om Aparajite Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the unconquered and invincible One.

105
Sanskrit: ॐ समस्तजगदाधाराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸமஸ்தஜகதாதாராய நம:
English: Om Samastajagadadharaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the support and foundation of the entire universe.

106
Sanskrit: ॐ सर्वैश्वर्यप्रदाय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஸர்வைஶ்வர்யப்ரதாய நம:
English: Om Sarvaishvaryapradaya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the bestower of prosperity and abundance.

107
Sanskrit: ॐ आक्रान्तचिदचित्प्रभवे नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஆக்ராந்தசிதசித்ப்ரபவே நம:
English: Om Akrantachidachitprabhave Namah
Meaning: Salutations to the Lord whose power pervades all that is conscious and unconscious.

108
Sanskrit: ॐ श्रीविघ्नेश्वराय नमः।
Tamil: ஓம் ஶ்ரீவிக்னேஶ்வராய நம:
English: Om Shri Vighneshvaraya Namah
Meaning: Salutations to Sri Vighneshwara, the Lord of obstacles and their remover.

A Garland of Names, A Journey Within

Chanting the 108 names of Ganesha is not only about asking Him to remove the obstacles that stand before us. Perhaps it is also about asking for the wisdom to recognise which obstacles need to be removed, which need to be faced, and what they have come to teach us.

May Vighnaharta clear the path before us.

May Prajnaya bless us with wisdom.

May Sukhanidhaye fill our hearts with happiness.

May Mangalapradaya fill our lives with auspiciousness.

वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।

निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥

Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha

Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Karyeshu Sarvada

O Lord with the curved trunk and magnificent form, whose brilliance is like millions of suns, please remove the obstacles from all my endeavours, always.

ॐ गं गणपतये नमः।

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