The ruling deity of astrology, he is also the lord of learning and the lord of obstacles-hence the name Vighnaraja. When pleased he removes the obstacles from your path on auspicious occasions and creates obstacles on inauspicious occasions, and vice versa when displeased.
Ganesha Moola mantra: Om Gam Ganapataye Namah.
Ganesha Vedic Mantra: Om Sreem Hreem Kleem Gloum Gam Ganapataye Varavarada Sarva Janam Me Vasamaanaya Swaa Haa
Ganesha Gayatri Mantra: Om Vakratundaya Vidmahe Vighnarajaya Dheemahi Tanno Danti Prachodayat.
