Shri Ganesh Aarti: Complete Guide

Hello Friends! Lord Ganesha – the remover of obstacles, the god of wisdom and prosperity – is highly revered in Hinduism. Shri Ganesh Aarti is a beautiful way of praising him, which is sung to remove obstacles in the life of the devotees and to get blessings of virtues.

Let us try to know in depth in this blog the importance, meaning, method of performing Ganesh Aarti, and also listen to interesting stories related to this Aarti.

Lyrics of shri ganesh aarti

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

एक दंत दयावंत,
चार भुजा धारी ।
माथे सिंदूर सोहे,
मूसे की सवारी ॥

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

पान चढ़े फल चढ़े,
और चढ़े मेवा ।
लड्डुअन का भोग लगे,
संत करें सेवा ॥

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

अंधन को आंख देत,
कोढ़िन को काया ।
बांझन को पुत्र देत,
निर्धन को माया ॥

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

‘सूर’ श्याम शरण आए,
सफल कीजे सेवा ।
माता जाकी पार्वती,
पिता महादेवा ॥

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

—– Additional —–
दीनन की लाज रखो,
शंभु सुतकारी ।
कामना को पूर्ण करो,
जाऊं बलिहारी ॥

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

Meaning of aarti

Starting with “Jai Ganesh…” this aarti humbly praises Lord Ganesha. As the son of mother Parvati and father Shiva, he is celebrated for removing obstacles in the universe. Lord Ganesha has a long tooth (single tooth), four arms, applies vermilion on his forehead and protects everyone by riding on a mouse.

This aarti tells how the compassionate Ganesha blesses the blind with sight, the leper with a healthy body, the childless with children, and the poor with wealth. He is respectfully called ‘Sadhguru’ and ‘Lord of Gods’.

Importance of Ganesh Aarti

• Auspicious beginning:  Ganesh Aarti is often performed before starting any auspicious work as it is believed that it removes all obstacles.
• Blessing of knowledge and wisdom:  Ganesha is considered to be the storehouse of knowledge. His aarti increases concentration and clarity of decision making.
• Prosperity and Fortune:  Worship of Shri Ganesha is believed to bring prosperity and fortune in life.
• Spiritual Connection:  Ganesh Aarti is a form of devotion, which creates a strong spiritual connection between the seeker and the Lord.

method of worship

1. First of all, install the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha at a clean place.
2. Worship them with incense, lamp, roli, rice, flowers, fruits, sweets etc.
3. Chant the Ganesha mantra with a pure mind:  “Om Gan Ganapataye Namah”
4. After that, sing Shri Ganesh Aarti with devotion.
5. After Aarti, fruits and sweets are distributed among the devotees as Prasad.

Story related to Aarti

From the origin of Lord Ganesha to his scholarship, Hindu mythology contains many stories related to Shri Ganesh Aarti. Here is a famous legend:

Once, Goddess Parvati went for bath. He instructed Nandi (Lord Shiva’s vehicle) to guard the entrance so that no one would disturb him. But Lord Shiva came there, and Nandi could not stop him. This made Parvati ji angry, and she thought that she should have a personal gatekeeper.

He created a child from the boil of his body and breathed life into it. Accepting the boy as her son, Goddess Parvati appointed him as the gatekeeper. Later, Lord Shiva came and the boy stopped him from going inside. In anger, Lord Shiva cut off his head.

Mother Parvati became very angry. He requested Shiva to bring the child back to life. Lord Shiva sent his messengers to search for a creature whose head was in the north direction. They found a baby elephant, and they brought back the head of the elephant. Lord Shiva placed that head on the boy’s torso, and thus Lord Ganesha was born.

Benefits of Ganesh Aarti

• Increases peace of mind and positivity.
• Promotes the development of knowledge and intelligence.
• Removes obstacles and ensures success in life.
• Brings prosperity and good fortune in life.
• Increases self-confidence and determination.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. What is the best time to perform Ganesh Aarti?

A. Performing Aarti both in the morning and evening is considered auspicious. However, Wednesday is considered the special day of Lord Ganesha.

Q. Can we do Ganesh Aarti daily?

A. Yes, you can do Ganesh Aarti daily.

Q. Are there any special rules for Ganesh Aarti?

A. There should be reverence and devotion in the mind while performing Aarti.

Stories of devotees related to Ganesh Aarti

In Hinduism there are countless stories of miracles and experiences that occur as a result of devotion to God. There are many inspiring stories related to Shri Ganesh Aarti which strengthen the faith of the devotees. Here are some stories:

• Success in Business:  There was a businessman whose business was not going well. He started reciting Shri Ganesh Aarti regularly. Within a few weeks, his business began to show significant improvement, and he soon became wealthy.
• Passing the examination:  A student was very worried about her upcoming examinations. Her mother encouraged her to sing Shri Ganesh Aarti every day. The student performed well in the examinations.
• Dream of getting a job:  A young man was looking for a job for a long time. He started devotion to Lord Ganesha and performed aarti daily. Within a few months, he got a good job.

These are some examples of how people have had faith in Shri Ganesh Aarti, and their prayers have been answered. Remember: In any puja, it is more important to have a sense of devotion and reverence rather than expecting a miracle.

Other versions of Shri Ganesh Aarti

Apart from the traditional version of Shri Ganesh Aarti, many other popular forms also exist. Some of these include:

• Sukhkarta Dukhharta Aarti:  This is a long aarti of Lord Ganesha praising his various forms.
• Ganesh Ji Ki Mahima Aarti:  This aarti describes the qualities and glory of Shri Ganesha.
• Sankatmochan Ganesh Aarti:  In this aarti, Lord Ganesha is worshiped as the remover of obstacles and the one who removes troubles.

Listening to these aartis is considered as fruitful as reciting them.

Ganesh Aarti Mantra

Apart from Ganesh Aarti, there are some extremely powerful mantras of Lord Ganesha. Chanting these mantras brings success in life. A famous Ganesha mantra is:

Om Gan Ganpate Namah

The meaning of this mantra is, “I bow to Lord Ganesha.” Devotees who chant this mantra regularly get auspicious results.

Conclusion

Dear friends, Shri Ganesh Aarti is an auspicious and devotional method of worshiping and seeking blessings of Lord Ganesha. Its regular chanting removes obstacles in life and brings success and prosperity. Lord Ganapati, the giver of Riddhi-Siddhi, bless all the devotees!