Lord Ganesh is known as the lord who removes obstacles hence prayed before any puja , vrat or homam to ensure successful completion and fruitful results.
Ganesha governs the muladhara chakra ( root of kundalini). This chakra is base for the 3 nadis ida pingala and sushma , vital for life. It is responsible for health, prosperity, security, dynamic presence as well the need to to strive for family life.Imbalance of this chakra gives Weight-loss/gain, over or under active sex drive, poor immune system, anemia, depression, laziness, irritable bowel syndrome , lack of stamina,focus, discipline.
To balance this chakra prayers to ganesh can be offfered.
Sankata Nashan Ganesha Stotram is from the Narada Purana . It is one of the most effective Stotra of Lord Ganesh. It eliminates all sorts of problems be it marriage, lovelife, education, wealth, job business. Chanting this Stotra daily eradicates all types of tribulations and gives a happy life.

