Ganapati Homam Mantra & Atharvasheersham
Ganapati Homam Mantra
The Ganapati mula mantra and the Atharvasheersham at the heart of the homam — their words, meaning and recitation.
The Ganapati mantra
The homam centres on the Ganapati mula (root) mantra, chanted with offerings into the fire, followed by the Ganapati Atharvasheersham.
The root mantra of Ganesha
Salutations to Ganapati — the bija “Gam” invokes the Lord who removes obstacles and grants success.
Ganapati Atharvasheersham
The Ganapati Atharvasheersham (also called the Ganapati Upanishad) is a revered text that praises Ganesha as the supreme reality — “You are Brahman itself.” Recited during the homam, it is considered especially powerful, often chanted alongside abhishekam and durva archana.
Tvameva Pratyaksham Tattvam Asi”
Salutations to Ganapati; you alone are the visible Truth, the creator, sustainer and the very Brahman.
How they are chanted
Typically the mula mantra is chanted with offerings, the Vedic Ganapati sukta is recited, and the Atharvasheersham is read three or more times. Karishye’s purohits chant with correct paddhati. See the procedure and samagri.
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Frequently asked questions
Q.What is the Ganapati Homam mantra?
The mula mantra “Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha”, with Vedic Ganapati mantras and the Ganapati Atharvasheersham, chanted into the sacred fire.
Q.What is the Ganapati Atharvasheersham?
A revered text (the Ganapati Upanishad) praising Ganesha as the supreme Brahman, recited during the homam for its great power.
Q.Can I chant the Ganapati mantra myself?
The mula mantra is widely chanted daily; the homam recitation including the Atharvasheersham is best done by purohits, as Karishye’s do.