Ganpati Aarti — Gajanana Shriganraya
Gajanana Shriganraya is an aarti attributed to "Das" — the Samarth Ramdas tradition — sung in the daily Ganpati aarti and during Ganeshotsav/Sankashti Chaturthi.
Mantra & aarti
Composer: "Das" (the Samarth Ramdas tradition).
When to sing it: The daily Ganpati aarti, during Ganeshotsav/Ganesh Chaturthi, and Sankashti Chaturthi.
Gajanana Shriganraya |Aadhi vandu tuj Morya |Mangalmurti Shri Ganaraya, aadhi vandu tuj Morya || 1 ||Sinducharchit dhavale ang |Chandan uti khulavi rang |Baghata manas hote dang |Jiv jadala charani tujhiya || 2 ||Gauritanaya Bhalchandra |Deva krupechya tu samudra |Varadvinayak karunagara |Avaghi vighne nesi vilaya || 3 ||
Meaning (brief): O Gajanana Shriganraya, I first bow to you as Morya. Your form is adorned with vermilion, and the sandalwood paste deepens your hue — the moment one sees you, the mind is enthralled, and the soul clings to your feet. You are Gauri's son Bhalchandra, an ocean of grace — the boon-giving Vinayak, an abode of compassion, who dissolves every obstacle.
The words and tune can vary slightly by household or sect.
