Agajanana Padmarkam is a well-known sloka in praise of Lord Ganesha, the removal of all obstacles. The shloka says that Lord Ganesha is the giver of all (anekadam) to devotees who sincerely invoke him.

Excerpt from the book ‘Prayer Guide’ by Swami Dayananda Saraswati
Gajananam ekadantam aharnisam upasmahe. Gaja is elephant and anana means face. Gajanana is one who has the face of an elephant. Ekadanta is the one who has only one danta, tusk. Upasmahe means we meditate upon and aharnisam means day and night. We meditate day and night upon that one who has the face of an elephant, and who has one tusk.

Agajanana Padmakam is a Sanskrit phrase that means "one with an elephant face and lotus-like face." It is a title of the Hindu god Ganesha, who is often depicted with an elephant head and a lotus in his hand.

Agajanana Padmakam is also the name of a yoga practice that is designed to balance the body and mind. It is a powerful tool that can help to improve health, well-being, and spirituality.

The Agajanana Padmakam yoga practice is a breath-based practice that consists of three main stages:

  • Agajanana: Breathing in through the nostrils, one at a time.
  • Padmakam: Holding the breath, one nostril at a time.
  • Rechaka: Exhaling through the nostrils, one at a time.

By practicing this technique for just a few minutes each day, you can begin to experience the following benefits:

  • Increased energy and vitality
  • Improved concentration and focus
  • Reduced stress and anxiety
  • Better sleep
  • Overall better health

Agajanana Padmakam is a powerful practice that can be enjoyed by everyone. It can help to bring peace, happiness, and abundance into your life.


Here are some tips for practicing Agajanana Padmakam:

  • Find a quiet place to sit or lie down.
  • Relax your shoulders and neck.
  • Close your eyes and focus on your breath.
  • Slowly breathe in through your nose, one nostril at a time.
  • Allow your breath to sink into your belly.
  • Hold your breath, one nostril at a time.
  • Slowly exhale through your nose, one nostril at a time.
  • Repeat this process for a few minutes or for as long as you feel comfortable.

Agajanana Padmakam is a simple and effective yoga practice that can help to improve all aspects of your life.


  • Armonian - Agajanana Padmarkam

Armonian - Agajanana Padmarkam is a devotional song in Sanskrit sung by the Indian musical ensemble Armonian. It is a rendition of the popular Ganesha stotram (hymn) of the same name, which is attributed to the sage Agastya.

The song is set to a beautiful and soulful melody, and Armonian's vocals are both powerful and expressive. The song's instrumentation is also quite unique, featuring a mix of traditional Indian instruments such as the tabla and harmonium, as well as more modern instruments such as the electric guitar and synthesizer.

The lyrics of Agajanana Padmarkam praise the Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed god of wisdom and auspiciousness. The song describes Ganesha's physical features, such as his elephant head, single tusk, and pot belly. It also praises his many qualities, such as his wisdom, compassion, and power to remove obstacles.

The song is a popular choice for devotional singing and meditation, and it is often played during Ganesha Chaturthi, the Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Ganesha.

Here is a translation of the first verse of the song:

Agajanana Padmarkam, Gajananam Aharnisham Aneka Dantam Bhaktanam, Ekadantam Upasmahe

O Lord with the elephant face and lotus-like eyes, Who is always worshipped by the devotees, I meditate upon you, the one with a single tusk.

Agajanana Padmarkam is a beautiful and moving song that is sure to resonate with listeners of all faiths.


Agajanana-padmarkam is a compound word. That which is born is jah, jayate iti jah. Gah means that which goes, gacchati iti gah. Agah means that which does not move, na gacchati iti agah, parvata, mountain. The king of the mountain is parvata-raja. Agat jayate, then, is the one who is born of aga, the mountain king. This is Goddess Parvati. Parvati is called Agaja, Girija. In this context agajananam is agajayah ananam, the face of Goddess Parvati. This face of Parvati is likened to the lotus, padma, agajananam eva padmam.

For a lotus to bloom, the presence of the sun is required. While the water-lily blooms in the wake of moon at night, the water-lotus blooms only when the sun is up. Arka means sun. So too Parvati’s lotus like face requires a sun to bloom, and this is Lord Ganesa. He is the one who is the sun, as it were, for the lotus that is the face of Goddess Parvati. When she sees Lord Ganesa, she is so happy that her face blossoms. Lord Ganesa is himself gajanana, who has the face of an elephant which is a symbol for all wisdom and all power.

What is anekadantam? 

It is anekadam tam. The one who gives is dah, dadati iti dah. The one who gives ekam, one thing, is called ekadah, ekam dadati iti ekadah. Lord Ganesa is not the giver of only one thing. He is anekadah, the giver of all that you want; in the second case-ending, it is anekadam. He gives aneka: dharma, artha, kama, and moksha. You can get everything by his grace. Tam means him. Anekadam tam means unto that Lord whose grace will help you achieve everything. For whom is he anekadah?

Bhaktanam, for his devotees, those who invoke him. We meditate upon this Lord Ganesa.