He is son of Lord Shiva and Parvathi. He removes all obstacles in work and life.Daily start the pooja with Ganapathi Stotram.
Stotram
Vakra Thunda Maha Kayam, Koti Soorys Sama prabham,
Nirvignam Kuru me Deva, sarva karyesshu sarvadha.
Meaning:
He who has an immense body,
He who has a broken tusk,
He who shines like billions of Suns,
Remove all problems,
From all my work and for all times