Shendur Lal Chadhayo Ganesh Aarti — Lyrics with Meaning
This Hindi aarti of Ganpati is sung in Maharashtra during Ganeshotsav, right after 'Sukhkarta Dukhharta'. It describes Ganesh adorned with red sindoor, holding jaggery laddoos, and served by the eight siddhis. The last line names 'Gosavinandan', who is regarded as its composer.
Shendur laal chadhayo achchha gajmukhko | Dondil laal biraje sut Gauriharko | Haath liye gudladdu sain survarko | Mahima kahe na jaay laagat hoon padko ||1||
Jai dev jai dev, jai jai Shri Ganraj | Vidya sukhdata, Dhanya tumhara darshan, mera man ramta || (refrain)
Ashtau siddhi dasi sankatko bairi | Vighnavinashan mangal murat adhikari | Kotisurajprakash aisi chhabi teri | Gandasthalmadmastak jhule Shashibihari ||2||
Bhaavbhagat se koi sharanagat aave | Santati sampatti sabahi bharpur paave | Aise tum Maharaj moko ati bhaave | Gosavinandan nishidin gun gaave ||3||
Meaning
Verse 1
Shendur laal chadhayo achchha gajmukhko | Dondil laal biraje sut Gauriharko | Haath liye gudladdu sain survarko | Mahima kahe na jaay laagat hoon padko ||1||
Fine red sindoor has been offered to the elephant-faced one. The round-bellied son of Gauri and Shiv sits in glory, jaggery laddoos in hand, lord even of the gods. His greatness cannot be told; I bow at his feet.
Verse 2
Jai dev jai dev, jai jai Shri Ganraj | Vidya sukhdata, Dhanya tumhara darshan, mera man ramta || (refrain)
Victory to you, O Lord, king of the Ganas, giver of knowledge and happiness! Blessed is the sight of you; my mind delights in you alone.
Verse 3
Ashtau siddhi dasi sankatko bairi | Vighnavinashan mangal murat adhikari | Kotisurajprakash aisi chhabi teri | Gandasthalmadmastak jhule Shashibihari ||2||
The eight siddhis serve you and you are the enemy of troubles. You destroy obstacles, are the very form of auspiciousness, and rule over all. Your radiance is like a crore suns; the moon sways upon your proud elephant head.
Verse 4
Bhaavbhagat se koi sharanagat aave | Santati sampatti sabahi bharpur paave | Aise tum Maharaj moko ati bhaave | Gosavinandan nishidin gun gaave ||3||
Devotees believe that whoever comes to you with sincere love and devotion finds family and home blessed in full. O Lord, you are very dear to me; Gosavinandan sings your praises day and night.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is 'Shendur Lal Chadhayo' in?
It is in old Hindi (close to Braj), even though it is sung mostly as part of the Maharashtrian Ganesh aartis.
Why is sindoor offered to Ganesh?
In tradition red sindoor is the colour of auspiciousness. In Maharashtra's Ashtavinayak temples the Ganpati idols are themselves coated in sindoor.
When is this aarti sung?
Morning and evening during Ganesh Chaturthi and the ten days of Ganeshotsav, after 'Sukhkarta Dukhharta', and also on Sankashti Chaturthi.