Jaya Ganesha

Jaya Ganesha | Jaya Ganesha | Jaya Ganesha Pahimam

"Victory to Ganesha — protect us as we begin"

Chords — Key of Fm · Gentle swing (~81 bpm); a classic opening invocation

Call & response (identical)

FmJaya Ganesha, Jaya Ganesha, BbmJaya Ganesha pahiFmmam

Full Translation

Victory to Ganesha! Ganesha, protect me. An invocation to the elephant-headed remover of obstacles, traditionally sung at the very start of any sacred undertaking.

Pronunciation Tips

JAH-yah gah-NEH-shah | JAH-yah gah-NEH-shah | JAH-yah gah-NEH-shah PAH-hee mahm

Traditional, public-domain text prepared by Kirtans.com — free to print for personal and group practice.

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