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What should I chant on Wednesday?
In short
Wednesday (Budhvar) is dedicated to Ganesha. The Wednesday mantra is Om Gam Ganapataye Namah, chanted to the remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings — ideal for starting new work or study. Chant it with a clear intention for the path ahead, 108 times on a mala.
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The mantra
ॐ गं गणपतये नमः
oṃ gaṃ gaṇapataye namaḥ
I bow to Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and lord of beginnings.
In depth
Wednesday belongs to Ganesha, invoked first in almost every Hindu undertaking as the one who clears obstacles. The day is well-suited to beginning ventures, learning, and creative work.
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah carries his seed-syllable 'Gam.' Chanted on Wednesday with a steady mind, it is a request not to escape effort but to clear what needlessly blocks the way.
Related questions
Which god is worshipped on Wednesday?
Ganesha. Wednesday (Budhvar) is his day, suited to new beginnings and chanting Om Gam Ganapataye Namah.
What is the Wednesday mantra?
Om Gam Ganapataye Namah — an invocation of Ganesha to remove obstacles and bless new beginnings.
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