Twelve Names of Ganesha

1. Pranamya Shirasa Devam Gauriputram Vinaayakam
Bhakataavaasam Smare Nityam Aayuh Kaamartha Siddhaye
Meaning:Every day, I bow down to that Lord, the son of Gowri, the Lord who lives in the heart of
the devotees, blessing them always with good health and prosperity.
2. Prathamam Vakratundam Cha Ekadantam Dviteeyakam
Thriteeyam Krishna Pingaaksham Gajavaktram Chaturthakam
Meaning: Starting from here, the twelve names of Ganesha are mentioned and he is worshipped
in those different forms. The first as the Lord with the curved trunk; second, as the one with
only one tusk, third, as the one with black (red/brown) eyes, fourth, as the one with giant
structure.
3. Lambodaram Panchamaam Cha Shashtam Vikatameva Cha
Saptamam Vighnaraajendram Dhoomravarnam Tathaashtamam
Meaning: Fifth, as the one with a big (long) stomach, six, as the one with a huge body, Seven, as
the remover of obstacles, eight, as the one with smoke gray color
4. Navamam Phaalachandram Cha Dasamam Tu Vinaayakam
Ekaadasam Ganapatim Dvaadasam Tu Gajaananam
Meaning: Ninth, as the one with moon on the front of His head, tenth, as the foremost leader,
eleventh, as the leader of the ganas, twelfth, as the one with elephant face.
5. Dvaadasaitaani Naamaani Trisandhyam Yah Pathernnarah
Na Cha Vighna Bhayam Tasya Sarva Siddhikaram Prabho
Meaning: Any person, who remembers these twelve names of Ganesha, three times in a day,
will have all their obstacles and fear removed and will attain success.