Salutations

Vakra Tund Maha Kaay Surya Koti Samahprabhaa
Nirvighnam Kurumaydeva Sarvakaaryeshu Sarvada

Salutations to the supreme Lord Ganesha, whose curved trunk (vakra-tund) and massive body (maha-kaay) shines like a million suns (surya-koti) and who showers his blessings on everyone (samah-prabhaa). Oh my lord of lords Ganesha (kurumay-deva), kindly remove all obstacles (nir-vighnam) from all my activities and endeavors (sarva-kaaryeshu), forever (sarvada).