A famous song, “Lambodara Lakumikara” is the first song aspiring musicians learn to sing. This song is sung in praise of Lord Ganesha. This song is composed by Purandara Dasaru. He is also referred to as the father of Karnataka Shastreeya Sangeetha.
Sri Gananatha — sindhura varna — karunasagara — kari vadhana |2| lambodhara lakumikara — ambasutha amaravinutha (Lam)
Meaning: Oh! Lord of all things, red in color, who is ocean in mercy, having a big stomach. Oh! son of Parvathi, you are worshipped by all.
Siddha Charana ganasevitha siddhi vinayaka the namo namo |2| (Lam)
Meaning: Siddhas and Charanas offer worship to you. My pranams to you without whom ashta sidhis are impossible.
Sakala vidyadi pujitha sarvothama the namo namo |2| (Lam)
Meaning: You are worshipped at the beginning of all arts. My pranams to you who is superior to all Gods.
Sri Gananatha — sindhura varna — karunasagara — kari vadhana |2| lambodhara lakumikara — ambasutha amaravinutha (Lam)
Meaning: Oh! Lord of all things, red in color, who is ocean in mercy, having a big stomach. Oh! son of Parvathi, you are worshipped by all.
Siddha Charana ganasevitha siddhi vinayaka the namo namo |2| (Lam)
Meaning: Siddhas and Charanas offer worship to you. My pranams to you without whom ashta sidhis are impossible.
Sakala vidyadi pujitha sarvothama the namo namo |2| (Lam)
Meaning: You are worshipped at the beginning of all arts. My pranams to you who is superior to all Gods.
