Om Gam Ganapataye Namah — Meaning of the Ganesh Mantra
Ganesh's seed mantra, chanted before any new work, exam or journey.
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
Meaning
Mantra
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
'Gam' is Ganesh's seed syllable; the mantra means 'I bow to Ganapati.'
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
When should I chant it?
On Wednesdays, at Ganesh Chaturthi, and before starting anything new.