Among the various Ganesha Mantras, the Haridra Ganapati Mantra stands out for its swift blessings and instant positive effects.
This Mantra is one of the most sacred chants to Haridra Ganapati, a form of Lord Ganesha present in golden yellow, turmeric-hued colour.
Sadhana of the Haridra Ganapati Mantra or Worshipping daily with this Mantra bestows devotees by removing obstacles, granting success, and prosperity.
This form of Lord Ganesha is revered for his ability to bring auspiciousness and prosperity by removing obstacles in life. Let’s get into the Mantra, its meaning, benefits, and chanting details.
Haridra Ganapati Mantra
ॐ हूं गं ग्लौं हरिद्रा गणपतये वर वरद
सर्व जन हृदयं स्थम्भय स्थम्भय स्वाहा ॥
Oṁ Hūṁ Gaṁ Glaum Haridrā Gaṇapataye Vara Varada
Sarva Jana Hṛdayaṁ Stambhaya Stambhaya Svāhā ॥
Meaning: Om, O the Lord Haridra Ganapati (turmeric coloured Ganesha), the embodiment of the power of Bijas Hum that represents protection, the Bija of Ganesha Gam, and the Bija of Stability and fulfilment Glaum. O the bestower of boons like a flowing water, may the heart (inner consciousness) of all the beings get stabilised and softened (to come under control). Please accept my offerings.
Ekakshara Mantra and Haridra Ganapati Mantra
ग्लं – Glaṁ
ॐ ग्लं हरिद्र गणपतये नमः
Oṁ Glaṁ Haridrā Gaṇapataye Namaḥ
Meaning: My salutations to Lord Haridra Ganapati, represented by the Bija sound Glam.
Benefits of reciting Haridra Ganapati Mantra
Worshipping using the Haridra Ganapati Mantra brings auspiciousness to the practitioner and is especially effective for
- Desired marriage
- Begetting progeny
- For a peaceful life
- Brings prosperity and Joy
- Victory over enemies
- Control over others
- Fulfilment of desires
Sadhana of this Mantra brings the enemies or any others under the spell of the practitioner after attaining the Mantra siddhi.
Worshipping daily with this Mantra turns the environment in the home very positive, removing negativity.
This practice also has the power to nullify the Abhicharika karmas (occult practices).
Requirements for Japa or Sadhana
For Mantra Siddhi, devotees or Practitioners need to recite the Viniyoga, do the Nyasa and Dhyana and perform the required Vidish before starting the Japa.
During repetitions, the procedure is not entirely required; just reciting the Mantra is enough.
If you want to worship Haridra Ganapati generally, you can recite it during your Puja time or chant it sitting in a sanctified area.
However, for Sadana or Mantra siddhi. The practitioner must perform the Adanga Puja and Matruka Puja.
Take the raw turmeric and pound it into powder, and make it into a Ganapati form. Sometimes, moisture may not be enough to hold the created form. So, use jaggery liquid slightly if required.
One can even worship the Turmeric bulb itself, thinking of it as Ganesha. Worship it by doing all the upacharas.
Start doing Japa, complete it in a prescribed time, like 40 days, a Mandala time.
Once completing the Japa, perform the Homa and give Havana. Later, follow the Tarapana, Marjana and other necessary procedures.
Japa Sankhya
Japa Sankhya for Haridra Ganapati Mantra is 4,00,000 times or 1,25,000 times, which needs to be completed in 40 Days. Mantra Shastras also suggest daily recitation of these Mantras for 1008 times till the practitioner’s wishes get fulfilled.
