Lord Ganesh is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi. He is the God of Knowledge and Remover of Obstacles. He is also known as Vinayaka (bestower of knowledge) and Vigneshwara (remover of obstacles).

He is worshipped before starting any important task and is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. A Grand festival is held every year for Lord Ganesha. It is celebrated usually for 10 days from Ganesh Chathurthi. People buy idols of Ganesh and pray at their house. After performing pooja they take the idols on procession and leave it in sea, river or pond. This is believed to bring lot of luck and prosperity.

Ganesh Slokas

Suklaambara Dharam Vishnum
Sashi Varnam Chatur Bhujam
Prasanna Vadhanam Dhyaayet
Sarva Vighna Upashaanthaye

Agajaanana Padmaarkam
Gajaananam Aharnisham
Anekadantham Bhaktaanaam
Ekadantam Upaasmahey

Thathpurushyaaya Vidhmahe
Vakarathundaaya Dheemahi
Thanno Dhandhi Prachodayaaath

Vakratunda Mahakaaya
Suryakoti Samaprabha
Nirvighnam Kuru Mey Deva
Sarva Kaaryeshu Sarvada

Vishvaathi bhootham hrudhiyoginam vai
Prathyacharoopena vibhanthamekam
Sadhaa niraalambha samaadhigamyam
Thamekadhantham sharanam vrajama

Om Eaekadanthaye Vidhmahe
Vakratundaye Dheemahi
Tanno Buddhi Prachodhayat

Gajananam Bhootha Ganaathi Sevitham,
Kavitha Jambu Manasara Bakshitham
Uma Sutham, Soka Vinaasa Haaranam,
Namaami Vigneshwara, Phaadha Pankajam

Mooshika Vahana Modhaga Hasta
Shyamala Karna Vilambitha Sutra
Vamana Rupa Maheshwara Putra
Vigna Vinayaka Pada Namaste

Tamil Slokam
Vaakundam Nalla Manamundam, Maa Malaraal
Nokundam, Meni Nudangaadu Pookondu,
Thuppar Thirumeni Thumbikaiyaan Paadham,
Thappamal Saarvaar Thamakku.