Ganesh Chaturthi festival serves as a time for spiritual reflection, community gatherings, and cultural expression, making it a significant and cherished event in India and among Hindu communities worldwide.
Ganesh Chaturthi, a Hindu festival celebrated with great fervor and devotion, pays tribute to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity of wisdom and new beginnings. This joyous occasion involves the installation of Ganesha idols in homes and public places, accompanied by prayers, music, dance, and elaborate processions. The festival serves as a time for spiritual reflection, community gatherings, and cultural expression, making it a significant and cherished event in India and among Hindu communities worldwide. This year, the Ganesh Chaturthi falls on September 19.
An "Aarti" is a significant and revered Hindu ritual that involves the offering of light and prayers to deities, often accompanied by devotional songs. This ceremonial act symbolizes the reverence and adoration of the divine, creating a sacred connection between worshippers and the spiritual realm.
Check out the 'aarti' sung during Ganesh Chaturthi:
Sukhkarta dukhharta varta vighnachi
Nurvi purvi prem krupa jayachi
Sarvangi sundar uti shendurachi
Kanthi zalake maal mukataphalaanchi
Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan Maatre Man Kaamana Purti
(Jai Dev Jai Dev)
Ratnakhachit phara tujh gaurikumra
Chandanaachi uti kumkum keshara
Hirejadit mukut shobhato bara
Runjhunati nupure charani ghagariya
Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan Maatre Man Kaamana Purti
Lambodar pitambar phanivarvandana
Saral sond vakratunda trinayana
Das ramacha vatpahe sadana
Sankati pavave nirvani rakshave suravaravandana
Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangal Murti
Darshan Maatre Man Kaamana Purti
Jay Ganesh Deva is one of the most popular and charming Aartis among all devotional Aartis.
Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh,Jai Ganesh Deva
Mata Jaki Parvati,Pita Mahadeva
Ekadanta Dayavanta,Char Bhujadhaari
Mathe Par Tilak Sohe,Muse Ki Savari
Paan Chadhe, Phool Chadhe,Aur Chadhe Meva
Ladduvan Ka Bhog Lage,Sant Karein Seva
(Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh,Jai Ganesh Deva)
Andhan Ko Aankh Deta, Kothin Ko Kaya
Banjhana Ko Putra Deta,Nirdhana Ko Maya
'Soorya' Shyama Sharana Aaye,Saphal Kije Seva
Mata Jaki Parvati,Pita Mahadeva
(Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh,Jai Ganesh Deva)
Aarti 3- Shendur Laal Chadhaayo
Shendur laal chadhaayo achchha gajamukha ko |
Dondil laal biraaje sut gaurihaar ko |
Hath liye guda laddu sani sukhar ko |
Mahima kahe naa jay lagat hu, pad ko jai dev jai dev ||
Jai jai jee Ganaraaj Vidyasukhadata |
Dhaany tumhaaro darshan mera, mat ramata jai dev jai dev ||
Bhavabhagat se koyee sharanagat aave |
Santatee sampattee sabahee bharapur pave |
Aise tum mahaaraaj moko atee bhaave |
Gosavinandan nishidin gun gaave jai dev jai dev ||
Aarti 4
Ghalin lotangan vandin charan
Dolyani pahin rup tujhe
Deva Preme alingan anande pujin
Bhave ovaleen mhane nama
Twameva Mata cha Pita Twameva
Twameva Bandhusch Sakha Twameva
Twameva Vidhya Dravinam Twameva
Twameva Sarwam Mam Deva Deva
Kayena Vacha Manasendriyenva
Buddhayatmna Va Prakrutiswabhavat
Karomi Yadhyat Sakalam Parasmai
Narayanayeti Samarpayami
Achyutam Keshavam Ramnarayanam
Krushanadamodaram Vasudevam Bhaje
Shridharam Madhavam Gopikavallabham
Janaki Nayakam Ramchandra Bhaje
Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare
Hare Ram Hare Ram Ram Ram Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare