Ganesha Aarti (गणेश जी की आरती)
Devotional prayer to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles and lord of wisdom, performed at the start of rituals and ceremonies.
Typically performed at the beginning of any ceremony or new task to remove obstacles
One of the most widely performed aartis in Hinduism. Ganesha is worshipped as the remover of obstacles and the lord of beginnings.
Significance & Importance
The Ganesha Aarti holds a place of paramount importance in Hindu worship. Lord Ganesha, known as Vighnaharta (remover of obstacles), is the first deity invoked before any sacred ritual, ceremony, or new endeavor in the Hindu tradition. This aarti, beginning with the iconic words 'Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva,' is one of the most universally recognized devotional hymns across India and the Hindu diaspora worldwide.
The tradition of performing Ganesha Aarti dates back centuries and is rooted in the Puranic narrative where Lord Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva collectively blessed Ganesha with the honor of being worshipped first among all deities. This is why every Hindu puja, wedding, housewarming, or business inauguration begins with a prayer to Ganesha.
The aarti describes Ganesha's divine attributes — his single tusk symbolizing sacrifice and focus, his four arms representing the four aspects of the subtle body (mind, intellect, ego, and consciousness), the sindoor on his forehead signifying auspiciousness, and his mount, the mouse, representing controlled desires. Each verse is not merely praise but a meditation on the deeper philosophical significance of the deity's form.
Reciting this aarti with devotion is believed to bring clarity of thought, remove obstacles from one's spiritual and worldly path, and invite prosperity and wisdom into the household. It is especially significant during Ganesh Chaturthi, the ten-day festival celebrating Ganesha's birth, when millions of devotees across India sing this aarti in homes, temples, and public pandals.
English Transliteration
Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva, Mata Jaaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva. Ek Dant Dayavant, Chaar Bhuja Dhaari, Maathe Sindoor Sohe, Moose Ki Savaari. Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva. Mata Jaaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva. Paan Chadhe Phool Chadhe, Aur Chadhe Meva, Ladduwan Ka Bhog Lage, Sant Karein Seva. Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva, Mata Jaaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva. Andhon Ko Aankh Det, Kodhrin Ko Kaaya, Baanjhan Ko Putra Det, Nirdhan Ko Maya. Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva, Mata Jaaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva. 'Soor' Shyam Sharan Aaye, Safal Keeje Seva, Mata Jaaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva. Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva, Mata Jaaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva. Deenan Ki Laaj Rakho, Shambhu Sutkari, Kamna Ko Pooran Karo, Jaoon Balihari. Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva, Mata Jaaki Parvati, Pita Mahadeva.