According to the Hindu calendar, Vinayak Chaturthi is observed on the fourth day of the waxing phase of every month. This day holds great significance as it is dedicated to the worship of Lord Ganesha. The Vinayak Chaturthi falling in the month of Vaishakh is especially important for devotees. On this day, performing special puja and reciting hymns dedicated to Lord Ganesha is believed to invoke his blessings and alleviate all obstacles.
Vinayak Chaturthi
In Hinduism, the worship of Lord Ganesha is considered paramount before initiating any auspicious or important task, as he is known as the remover of obstacles. It is believed that Lord Ganesha alleviates the troubles of all his devotees. The Vinayak Chaturthi of Vaishakh month will be observed on May 11th. The Chaturthi Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Vaishakh month begins at 2:50 PM on May 11th and concludes at 2:03 PM on May 12th. As per Hindu tradition, festivals are observed based on the sunrise, hence Vinayak Chaturthi will also be celebrated on May 11th. On this day, by observing rituals and meditation dedicated to Lord Ganesha, devotees find relief from their troubles. Let’s understand how to perform the puja on Vinayak Chaturthi and how to recite the Ganesh Sankatnashan Stotra.
Vinayak Chaturthi Puja Vidhi
- Begin by installing the idol of Lord Ganesha.
- Bathe Lord Ganesha and adorn him with clothing, jewelry, flowers, and garlands.
- Offer modak, laddu, and other sweets to Lord Ganesha.
- Light incense, lamps, and agarbatti.
- Recite the Ganesh Sankatnashan Stotra 11, 21, or 108 times.
- Pray to Lord Ganesha for the fulfillment of your desires.
- Sing aarti and perform the aarti of Lord Ganesha.
Ganesh Sankatnashan Stotra
“Pranamya Shirasa Devam Gauri Putram Vinayakam, Bhakthavaasam Smare Nityam Aayuh Kaamartha Siddhaye.”
“Prathamam Vakratundam Cha Ekadantam Dvitiyakam, Trithiyam Krishna Pingaaksham Gajavaktram Chaturthakam.”
“Lambodaram Panchamam Cha Shashtam Vikatameva Cha, Saptamam Vignarajam Cha Dhoomravarnam Tathashtakam.”
“Navamam Bhaalachandram Cha Dashamam Tu Vinayakam, Ekadasham Ganapatim Dwadasham Tu Gajaananam.”
“Dwadashaitaani Naamani Trisandhyam Yah Pathenarah, Na Cha Vigna Bhayam Tasya Sarva Siddhikaram Prabho.”
“Vidyaarthee Labhate Vidyaam Dhanaarthee Labhate Dhanam, Putraarthee Labhate Putraan Mokshaarthee Labhate Gatim.”
“Japed Ganapati Stotram Shadbhirmaasai Phalam Labhet, Samvatsarena Siddhim Cha Labhate Natra Sanshayah.”
“Ashtabhyo Brahmanebhyashcha Likhitvaam Yah Samarpayet, Tasya Vidya Bhavetsarvaa Ganeshasya Prasaadatah.”
Thus, by reciting the Ganesh Sankatnashan Stotra with devotion, devotees seek the blessings of Lord Ganesha and the removal of all obstacles in their path.