Ganpati Atharvashirsha

athavarshirsha ganesha mantra and ganesh aarti

The Atharvashirsha Ganapathy Upanishad mantra can be recited by anyone who adheres to yama andniyama, irrespective of caste, creed, language and ethnic factors. Being a moola mantra, it will have its own effect even if one recites with faith or not, implying that it even transcends all religious barriers.

The Athavarshirsha Ganesha mantra is said to have been composed by Maharishi Athavarshirshaand this mantra text is nothing to do with the 108 Upanishads of Post-Vedic time. The Atharvashirsha Ganapathy Upanishad mantra can be recited by anyone who adheres to yama andniyama, irrespective of caste, creed, language and ethnic factors. Being a moola mantra, it will have its own effect even if one recites with faith or not, implying that it even transcends all religious barriers. Sacred heart is more important than wearing symbolic sacred thread with the mind filled with all sorts of impurity.

Ganesh Atharvashirsha Aavartan is performed on "Sankashti Chaturthi" which falls on the fourth day after the full moon day every month or on “Angarki”. Atharvashirsha avartan carries a great significance on Sankashti.

Lord Ganesha symbolizes God of wisdom and knowledge. It is believed that reciting Ganapati Atharvashirsha daily removes difficult hurdles and sorrows in the life and fills it with happiness and prosperity.

Shree Ganapati Atharvashirsha is a Hindu text dedicated to the god Ganapati (Ganesha). It is also referred to as the Sri Ganapati Atharva Sirsha, the Ganapati Atharvashirsha, the Ganapati Atharvasirsa, or the Ganapati Upanishad.