12 names of Lord Ganesha.

 

Here are 12 names of Lord Ganesha, known as the Dwadasha Nama (Twelve Names) of Ganesha. These names are often recited during prayers and rituals for protection, success, and wisdom:

1.    Sumukha (सुमुख) – The one with a beautiful face

2.    Ekadanta (एकदन्त) – The one with a single tusk

3.    Kapila (कपिल) – The one who is deep brown or tawny in color

4.    Gajakarnaka (गजकर्णक) – The one with elephant-like ears

5.    Lambodara (लम्बोदर) – The one with a large belly

6.    Vikata (विकट) – The one who is ferocious or unusual

7.    Vighnanāśa (विघ्ननाश) – The destroyer of obstacles

8.    Ganādhipa (गणाधिप) – The leader of the Ganas (celestial attendants)

9.    Dhūmravarna (धूम्रवर्ण) – The one with a smoky complexion

10.                   Bhalachandra (भालचन्द्र) – The one who wears the moon on his forehead

11.                   Vināyaka (विनायक) – The supreme leader or remover of obstacles

12.                   Gajānana (गजानन) – The one with an elephant face

These names are often recited in a chant form like:

Dwadasha Ganesha Nama Stotra
Sumukhaścaika-dantaśca Kapilo Gajakarnakaḥ |
Lambodaraśca Vikato Vighnanāśo Ganādhipaḥ ||
Dhūmravarṇaśca Bālacandro Vināyakaḥ Gajānanaḥ |
Dvādaśaitāni nāmāni yaḥ paṭhecchṛṇuyānnaraḥ ||