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AARTIDeity: Lord Ganesha

Shendur Lal Chadhayo (Ganesh Aarti - Ramdas)

Traditional Sindoor Aarti of Lord Ganesha composed by Saint Ramdas, traditionally sung right alongside Sukhkarta Dukhharta during Ganesh Chaturthi.

Auspicious Timing: Ganesh Chaturthi morning and evening aarti
Sacred Benefits: Removes deep-rooted obstacles, brings joyful prosperity, and grants health and intellectual brilliance.
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शेंदुर लाल चढ़ायो अच्छा गजमुख को। दोंदिल लाल बिराजे सुत गौरीहर को। हाथ लिए गुडलड्डू सांई सुरवर को। महिमा कहे न जाय लागत हूँ पद को॥ जय जय जी गणराज विद्यासुखदाता। धन्य तुम्हारो दर्शन मेरा मन रमता॥
Shendura Lāla Caḍhāyo Acchā Gajamukha Ko | Doṁdila Lāla Birāje Suta Gaurīhara Ko | Hātha Lie Guḍalaḍḍū Sāṁī Suravara Ko | Mahimā Kahe Na Jāya Lāgata Hūṁ Pada Ko || Jaya Jaya Jī Gaṇarāja Vidyāsukhadātā | Dhanya Tumhāro Darśana Merā Mana Ramatā ||
Meaning: Auspicious red vermilion is smeared reverently upon the noble Elephant-Faced Lord! The beloved pot-bellied child of Gauri and Shiva shines radiantly. In His divine hand He holds delicious sweet modakas. His glory is beyond words; I bow humbly at His sacred feet! Victory to Ganaraja, bestower of intellect and happiness!
अष्टौ सिद्धि नवनिधि दातार। विघ्न विनाशक मंगल आधार। जय देव जय देव जय श्री विघ्नहर्ता। पारवती नंदन शिवसुत त्राता॥ जय जय जी गणराज विद्यासुखदाता। धन्य तुम्हारो दर्शन मेरा मन रमता॥
Aṣṭau Siddhi Navanidhi Dātāra | Vighna Vināśaka Maṅgala Ādhāra | Jaya Deva Jaya Deva Jaya Śrī Vighnahartā | Pāravatī Nandana Śivasuta Trātā || Jaya Jaya Jī Gaṇarāja Vidyāsukhadātā | Dhanya Tumhāro Darśana Merā Mana Ramatā ||
Meaning: Giver of all eight supernatural powers (Ashta Siddhi) and nine treasures (Nava Nidhi)! Annihilator of obstacles, reservoir of all auspiciousness! Hail to the Remover of Hurdles, child of Parvati, savior born of Shiva!
अंधन को आँख देत कोढ़िन को काया। बांझन को पुत्र देत निर्धन को माया। सूर श्याम शरण आए सफल कीजे सेवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥ जय जय जी गणराज विद्यासुखदाता। धन्य तुम्हारो दर्शन मेरा मन रमता॥
Andhana Ko Āṅkha Deta Koḍhina Ko Kāyā | Bāṁjhana Ko Putra Deta Nirdhana Ko Māyā | Sūra Śyāma Śaraṇa Āe Saphala Kīje Sevā | Mātā Jākī Pārvatī Pitā Mahādevā || Jaya Jaya Jī Gaṇarāja Vidyāsukhadātā | Dhanya Tumhāro Darśana Merā Mana Ramatā ||
Meaning: You bestow sight upon the sightless and radiant health upon the ailing. You grant children to the childless and wealth to the impoverished. Devotees surrender at Your lotus feet—fulfill our loving devotion, O child of Mother Parvati and Supreme Mahadeva!
भावभक्ति से जो जन गावे। मनवांछित फल सो जन पावे। विघ्न विनाशन सिद्धि विनायक। दास की रक्षा करहु सहायक॥ जय जय जी गणराज विद्यासुखदाता। धन्य तुम्हारो दर्शन मेरा मन रमता॥
Bhāvabhakti Se Jo Jana Gāve | Manavāñchita Phala So Jana Pāve | Vighna Vināśana Siddhi Vināyaka | Dāsa Kī Rakṣā Karahu Sahāyaka || Jaya Jaya Jī Gaṇarāja Vidyāsukhadātā | Dhanya Tumhāro Darśana Merā Mana Ramatā ||
Meaning: Whoever sings this hymn with genuine devotion attains their heart's cherished fruits! O Siddhi Vinayaka, destroyer of obstacles, ever stand by Your humble servants and grant divine protection!

Spiritual Significance & Fruits

Anointing Ganesha with crimson vermilion (shendur) cools the fiery energy after He vanquished demon Vighnasura.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is red sindoor (shendur) offered to Lord Ganesha?
Ganesha is said to love red vermilion (shendur), which represents the fire of cosmic consciousness, destroying laziness and fear.