Lord Gaṇeśa (also called Gaṇapati) is one of the most popular deities in the pantheon of Indian Gods. He is the son of Lord Śiva and Pārvati Devī and is represented with a human body and an elephant face. He is loved by people of all ages all over the country. He is the guardian deity of the Mūlādhāra-cakra and is considered the remover of obstacles. Remembering him through his mantra-s are a way to remove our own obstacles that are hidden deep within us.

Recite this Gaṇapati-mantra, 12 times in the morning and evening each day to benefit from his grace.

oṁ gaṁ gaṇapataye namaḥ