Powerful Mantras dedicated to Lord Ganesha and Hanuman for your Tuesday prayers

Lord Ganesha and Hanuman are worshipped on Tuesdays. Both are known as Mangal Murti meaning symbols of auspiciousness. Read to know the Mantras and slokas you can chant on seeking their blessings.

Tuesday prayers: Mantras dedicated to Ganesha and Hanuman  

Hindus worship various Gods and Goddesses who are believed to be the manifestations of the Supreme being. Interestingly, each day in the week is meant for the worship of a specific day. And Mangalvars or Tuesdays are considered ideal for invoking Lord Ganesha as well as Lord Hanuman.

Both Ganesha (also known as Vighnaharta, meaning remover of obstacles), and Hanuman, (also known as Pavanputra, son of the God of Air), are many devotees' Ishata Devta. 

Chant the Slokas and Mantras shared below on Tuesdays to seek the blessings of Ganesha and Hanuman, both of whom are believed to be the bestower of good health, auspiciousness and prosperity.

Vakratunda Ganesh Mantra

Vakratunda Mahakaya, Surya Koti Samaprabaha

Nirvighnam Kurumedeva Sarva Karyeshu Sarvada

Meaning:

Salutations to the one who has a curved trunk, and a huge body, the one who radiates the glow of millions of Suns, and to the one who removes obstacles.

Bless me before all my endeavours always and forever.

Ganesha Slokam

Gajananam Bhoota Ganadi Sevitham

Kapittha Jambhu Phalasara Bhakshitam

Umasutam Shoka Vinasha Karanam

Namami Vighneshawara Pada Pankajam

Meaning: 

Salutations to the one who has the face of an elephant. Hail to the one who is served by the Ganas. I worship the one who consumes the Kapittha and Jambhu fruits. I pray to you, O son of Mata Uma, the destroyer of sorrow. I bow to you Vighneshawara at your lotus-like feet.

Hanuman Manojavam Slokam

Mano Javam Maruta Tulya Vegam

Jitendriyam Buddhi Mataam Varisttham 

Vaata Atmajam Vaanara Yutha Mukhyam

Shri Rama Dutam Sharanam Prapadye 

Meaning:

I bow to the one who is swifter than the mind and the wind, to the one who has controlled all his senses, the one who is the epitome of learning and wisdom. Salutations to the son of the God of Air and the chief of the Vanaras, I pray to the messenger of Lord Hanuman.

Hanuman Gayatri Mantra

OM Rama Dutaya Vidhmahe

Vayu Putraya Dheemahi

Tanno Hanumat Prachodayat

Meaning:

Salutations to the messenger of Shri Rama, the son of Vayu (the God of Air), I bow to you for wisdom and knowledge.

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