Ode to Ganesha (part 2)

The standing image of Ganesha symbolizes quick wit and thus considered auspicious to those who possess it
Sankatnashana stotra:
This hymn is written by Narad invoking 12 auspicious names of Sri Ganesha and the fruits of reciting it thereby.
PraNamamyam shirsadevam gauriputra vinayakam, bhaktavasam smare-nityam sarvakamartha siddhaye
Prathamam VakrtunDancha; Ekadanta dwitiyakam,
Tritiya Krishnapingaksha; Gajavakra chaturthakam,
Lambodara panchamam cha [...]

Ode to Ganesha

Following are the different hymns/stotras in praise of Shri Ganesha, the god of wisdom and destroyer of obstacles. Its customary to invoke lord Ganesha before we begin any work so that we get his blessings and our goal is attained without the trouble of obstacles.
VakratunDa mahakaya, surya koti samaprabham
Nirvighnam kurumedava sarva karyeshu sarvadaa
I pray [...]