Museum of Indian Devotional Heritage
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ
“O curved-trunk, mighty one, radiant as a million suns — make all my undertakings free of obstacles.”
Ganesha invocation · Ancient
The verse with which countless ceremonies begin, invoking the remover of obstacles before any new venture.
Today’s Reflection
“O curved-trunk, mighty one, radiant as a million suns — make all my undertakings free of obstacles.”
— Ganesha invocation · Ancient
Showing 3 bhajans in संस्कृत
Ravana (traditional) · Ancient
Ravana's thunderous Sanskrit hymn to Shiva — the cosmic dance set to roaring metre.
Rishi Markandeya (Rigveda 7.59.12) · Vedic
The great 'victory over death' mantra to Shiva — a Vedic prayer for healing and fearlessness.
Traditional (Shiva Dhyana) · Ancient
The camphor-white verse closing Shiva's aarti.