Ganesh Mantra Jaap Counter – ॐ गं गणपतये नमः 108 Times
Ganesh mantra jaap online with a free counter. Chant Om Gam Ganapataye Namah 108 times, read the Vakratunda Mahakaya mantra in Hindi and learn its benefits.
गणेश मंत्र
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
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Ganesh jaap – about the mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः is the beej mantra of Lord Ganesh, the remover of obstacles who is worshipped first before any new beginning. Chant it 108 times with the counter above.
The mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah
Meaning
"Om, salutations to Ganapati." Gam (गं) is Ganesh's seed syllable.
The prayer वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥ means: "O Lord with the curved trunk and mighty body, radiant as a million suns — please make all my work free of obstacles, always."
Benefits of Ganesh jaap
Chanted before exams, new jobs, travel and any new start.
Traditionally associated with wisdom (buddhi) and removing obstacles (vighna).
Wednesdays and Chaturthi are dedicated to Ganesh.
How to do Ganesh jaap
Bathe or wash your hands and feet, and sit comfortably with a straight back.
Take a small sankalp — how many times you will chant today.
Chant ॐ गं गणपतये नमः clearly, aloud, whispered or silently, and tap the counter once per recitation.
When the mala completes, offer the jaap to Shri Ganesh with folded hands.
Best time: Wednesday mornings, Sankashti Chaturthi and Ganesh Chaturthi.
Jaap sankhya – how many times?
108 times daily, or 11 malas on Chaturthi.
FAQs
What is the Ganesh beej mantra?
"Gam" (गं). The full beej mantra is "Om Gam Ganapataye Namah".
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