Vakratuṇḍa Mahākāya (Ganesh Shloka)
Vakra-Tunda Maha-Kaaya Surya-Koti Sama-Prabha
Nir-vighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarva-Kaaryeshu Sarvadaa
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
O Lord with a curved trunk and large body, with the radiance of a million suns — please make all my works free from obstacles, always.
vakra = curved; tuṇḍa = trunk; mahā-kāya = great-bodied; sūrya-koṭi = million suns; sama-prabha = equal in radiance; nirvighnam = obstacle-free; kuru = make; me = my; sarva-kāryeṣu = in all tasks; sarvadā = always.
At the beginning of any puja, before important work, exams, or journeys.
ಉತ್ತಮ ಸಮಯ: Morning or before any auspicious work
Traditional Ganesh liturgy
Pronunciation aid only — not a certified Vedic recitation.