Gajavadana Gananatha Natha
Gajavadana Gananatha Natha
Gajavadana Gananatha Natha
Gowri Vara Tanaya Gunaalaya [ Gajavadana ... ]
Vidya Dayaka Buddhi Pradayaka
Siddhi Vinayaka Hey Shubha Dayaka
Glory to the elephant-faced Lord Ganesha, the Lord of the demigods and the beloved son of Mother Gowri. O Lord, Thou art extremely merciful. You bestow Knowledge and Wisdom. You grant auspiciousness and gifts.
Translate Meaning:
Deity
Ganesha
Language
Sanskrit / Hindi
Raga
Hamsanandi / Sohini
Notes:
The Carnatic Raga Hamsanandi has the swara "R1" in the ascending set of notes as well. Typically for the pitch, Nishad (7th) is used instead of Pancham (5th) or Madhyam (4th).
S G2 M2 D2 N2 S
S N2 D2 N2 D2 M2 G2 R1 S
In the Key of C:
C E F# A B C
C B A B A F# E C# C
Beat
8 Beat / Keherwa / Adi
Level
Intermediate
Tempo
Medium
Reference Gents Pitch
1 Pancham / C
Reference Ladies Pitch
5 Pancham / G
Music notes for First Line
S+ S+ N2 D2 M2 G2 M2 D2 S+ S+ N2 R1+ S+
In the Key of C:
C+ C+ B A F# E F# A C+ C+ B C#+ C+
Notes Range
Lowest Note: G2 / E
Highest Note: M2 / F# (higher octave)
Highest Note: M2 / F# (higher octave)
* Western notes are in the Key of C
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Glossary Terms
Song Glossary
intellect
one who gives; (var) dayakam, dayiney, dayaki (f)
elephant-faced one, refers to lord ganesh; (var) gajamukham, gajanana, gajananam, gajavadana, gajavadanam
lord of ganas (lord shiva's army) - refers to lord ganesha; (var) gananatham, ganesha, ganeshwara
another name of goddess parvathi
temple of qualities
a heartfelt callout, usually followed by a name or description like 'hey rama', or 'hey merciful lord'
lord or master; (var) nath, nathaya, natham, nada (tamil), nadanukku (tamil) - to the lord, nathudey (telugu)
bestower
good, auspicious, pleasant; (var) shubha, shubham; shubhakari, shubankari - goddess who bestows auspiciousness
accomplishment, superhuman power
son; (var) tanayam, tanaye, tanayey
(1) boon, gift, (2) desired, (3) bridegroom, (4) most respected, best, excellent; (var) varam - tamil
knowledge
one without a master - refers to lord ganesha
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