Jai Ganesh Deva Aarti (Shri Ganesh Aarti)
जय गणेश देवा
Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva is the beloved aarti of Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles, sung at the start of pujas and festivals like Ganesh Chaturthi.
Jai Ganesh Deva Aarti (Shri Ganesh Aarti) Lyrics
जय गणेश जय गणेश, जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती, पिता महादेवा॥
Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh, Jai Ganesh Deva, Maata jaaki Parvati, pita Mahadeva.
Victory to Lord Ganesha, whose mother is Parvati and whose father is Mahadeva (Shiva).
एकदंत दयावंत, चार भुजा धारी। माथे सिंदूर सोहे, मूसे की सवारी॥
Ekadant dayavant, chaar bhuja dhaari, Maathe sindoor sohe, moose ki sawaari.
The single-tusked, compassionate Lord with four arms; vermilion adorns His forehead, and the mouse is His vehicle.
पान चढ़े फूल चढ़े, और चढ़े मेवा। लड्डुअन का भोग लगे, संत करें सेवा॥
Paan chadhe phool chadhe, aur chadhe meva, Ladduan ka bhog lage, sant karein seva.
Betel leaves, flowers and dry fruits are offered; laddus are offered as bhog, and the saints render their service.
Significance of Jai Ganesh Deva Aarti (Shri Ganesh Aarti)
Jai Ganesh Deva is the most popular aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the elephant-headed deity revered as Vighnaharta — the remover of obstacles. Ganesha is traditionally worshipped first, before any other deity, so this aarti often opens a puja. It is sung with special devotion during Ganesh Chaturthi, describing Ganesha's form, his parents Parvati and Shiva, and the offerings made to him.
Frequently asked questions
Why is Jai Ganesh Deva sung first in a puja?
Lord Ganesha is worshipped first as the remover of obstacles (Vighnaharta), so his aarti traditionally opens a ceremony.
What is offered to Lord Ganesha?
Traditional offerings include betel leaves, flowers, dry fruits and especially laddus, which are his favourite.
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