Ganesh Chaturthi Aarti: Must-Know Lord Ganesha Aartis to Chant During Ganeshotsav Festival

Ganesh Chaturthi

Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi, will be observed on Saturday, September 7, in 2024. This festival is one of the most widely celebrated in India, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and the god of wisdom and prosperity. The festival marks the birth of Lord Ganesha and is celebrated with great devotion across the country.

Importance of Aartis During Ganesh Chaturthi
Aartis are devotional songs sung to Lord Ganesha to ask for his blessings and to show devotion. They play a crucial role in the daily Ganesh Chaturthi ceremonies and contribute to the sacred ambience. The aartis are recited not only on Ganesh Chaturthi but also before any pooja or religious activity involving Lord Ganesha. When sung with love and devotion, aartis can bring about a state of divine pleasure. According to ancient rishis, performing the appropriate rites and regularly chanting these aartis can result in spiritual enlightenment and divine joy.

Here are some of the most popular aartis that are sung during Ganesh Chaturthi:

1. Shri Ganesh Shendur Laal Chadhayo
This aarti is dedicated to Lord Ganesh, the Hindu god of wisdom and fortune. It is sung at many religious ceremonies, festivals, and rituals in worship of Lord Ganesh. By chanting this aarti, devotees can invoke Lord Ganesh’s blessings and seek his guidance and protection.

Shri Ganesh Shendur Laal Chadhayo aarti lyrics in Hindi:
श्री गणेश शेंदूर लाल चढ़ायो

शेंदूर लाल चढ़ायो अच्‍छा गजमुखको,
दोंदिल लाल बिराजे सुत गौरी हरको।

हाथ लिए गुड़लड्डू साई सुरवरको,
महिमा कहे ना जाये लागत हूं पाड़को॥

जय जय श्री गणराज विद्या सुखदाता,
धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन मेरा मन रमता।

अष्टो सिद्धि दासी संकट को बैरी,
विघ्नविनाशन मंगल मूरत अधिकारी॥

कोटि सूरजप्रकाश ऐसी छवि तेरी,
गंडस्थल मदमस्तक झूले शशि हरी।

जय जय श्री गणराज विद्या सुखदाता,
धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन मेरा मन रमता॥

भावभगत से कोई शरणागत आवे,
संतत संतत सभी भरपूर पावे।

ऐसे तुम महाराज मोको अति भावे,
गोसावी नंदन निसिदिन गुन गावे॥

जय जय श्री गणराज विद्या सुखदाता,
धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन मेरा मन रमता॥

Shri Ganesh Shendur Laal Chadhayo aarti lyrics in English:
"Shendur lal chadhayo achchha gajmukhko, dondil lal biraje sut gauriharko,
Hath liye gudladdu sai survarko, mahima kahe na jay lagat hoo padko,
Jai jai shri ganraj vidhyasukhdata, dhanya tumara darshan mera man ramata,
Ashto siddhi dasi sankatko bairi, vignavinashan mangal murat adhikari,
Koti surajprakash aisi chhabi teri, gandasthala madmastak jhoole shashihari,
Jai jai shri ganraj vidhyasukhdata, dhanya tumara darshan mera man ramata,
Bhavbhagat se koi sharanagat ave, santat santat sabhi bharpur pave,
Aise tum maharaj moko ati bhave, gosavinandan nishidin gun gave,
Jai jai shri ganraj vidhyasukhdata, dhanya tumara darshan mera man ramata."

2. Jai Ganesh Deva
"Jai Ganesh Deva" is another popular aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesha, who is worshipped at the beginning of any festival or celebration. He is considered the remover of obstacles and the bestower of wealth and fortune.

Jai Ganesh Deva aarti lyrics in Hindi:
जय गणेश देवा

जय गणेश जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा,
माता जाकी पार्वती, पिता महादेवा।

जय गणेश जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा,
माता जाकी पार्वती, पिता महादेवा।

एकदंत दयावंत, चार भुजा धारी,
मस्तक सिन्दूर सोहे, मूषक की सवारी।

पान चढ़े, फूल चढ़े, और चढ़े मेवा,
लड्डू का भोग लगे, संत करें सेवा।

जय गणेश जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा,
माता जाकी पार्वती, पिता महादेवा।

अंधन को आँख देत, कोढ़िन को काया,
बांझन को पुत्र देत, निर्धन को माया।

सूर श्याम शरण आये, सफ़ल कीजे सेवा,
माता जाकी पार्वती, पिता महादेवा।

जय गणेश जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा,
माता जाकी पार्वती, पिता महादेवा।

Jai Ganesh Deva aarti lyrics in English:
"II Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva,
Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva,
Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva,
Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva,
Ek Dant Daya Want, Char Bhuja Dhari,
Mastak Sindoor Shoye, Muse Ki Sawari,
Paan Chadhe Phool Chadhe, Aur Chadhe Mewa,
Laduvan Ka Bhog Lage, Sant Kare Seva,
Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva,
Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva,
Andhan Ko aankh Dett kodhin ko kaya,
Banjhan ko Garbh dett nirdhan ko maya,
Surshyaam sharan aaye safal kije Seva,
Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva,
Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva,
Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva II"

3. Ganesh Vandana
The Ganesh Vandana is a prayer that seeks Lord Ganesha’s blessings, protection, and guidance. It is often recited at the start of any auspicious event or activity to ensure a smooth and obstacle-free path. The Ganesh Vandana is believed to purify the mind and spirit and bring the devotee closer to the divine.

Ganesh Vandana in Hindi:

वक्रतुंड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभा,
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा।

Ganesh Vandana in English:
"Vakratunda Mahaakaaya Suryakoti Samaprabhaa
Nirvighnam Kurumedeva Sarvakaaryeshu Sarvadaa."

How to Perform Ganesh Chaturthi Aarti
The Ganesh Chaturthi aarti is performed after the puja. To perform the aarti, you will need a plate with a burning lamp or camphor on it. You can also offer flowers, incense, and sweets to Lord Ganesha.

To begin the aarti, stand in front of Lord Ganesha’s idol and place the plate with the lamp on it in front of you. Sing the aarti song while waving the plate in front of the idol. After singing the aarti song, bow down to Lord Ganesha and seek his blessings. You can also offer him flowers, incense, and sweets at this time.