Ganesha (Sanskrit), also spelled Ganesa or Ganesh, also known as Ganapati, Vinayaka, and Pillaiyar is one of the deities best-known and most widely worshipped in the Hindu pantheon. His image is found throughout India and Nepal. Hindu sects worship him regardless of affiliations. Devotion to Ganesha is widely diffused and extends to Jains, Buddhists, and beyond India. WIKIPEDIA – GANESHA
Ganesh Mantra
Lord Ganesh Mantra (Removing of obstacles)
Om Gum Ganapatayei Namaha (108 repetitions)
Salutations to the remover of obstacles
This sound formula assists us in the removal of obstacles. In order for that to
happen there is no need to know the exact nature of the hindrances. Just the
awareness and recognition that there are obstacles and then chanting this
mantra with the intention for resolve is enough. This mantra unifies us within.
When there is oneness there are no obstacles.
This mantra is also used for the beginning of any endeavor. Whenever we
start anything anew we can bless the project with the energy of Ganesh
through this mantra.
Gum is the seed sound for Ganesh.
Ganapati is another name for Ganesh – the Remover of Obstacles and the
God of Oneness/Unity.
Yei is a sound that activates shakti/energy.