Ganpati Aarti — Shendur Lal Chadhayo

Shendur Lal Chadhayo is a Hindi-language aarti for Ganpati (written in Devanagari script) — composed by Gosavinandan, traditionally sung alongside Sukhkarta Dukhharta in many Ganpati households.

Deity: Ganpati

Ganpati

Mantra & aarti

Composer: Gosavinandan.

When to sing it: Alongside Sukhkarta Dukhharta in the daily Ganpati aarti, and during Ganeshotsav/Ganesh Chaturthi.

Shendur lal chadhayo achha gajmukhko |Dondil lal biraje sut Gaurihar-ko |Hath liye gud-laddu sai survar-ko |Mahima kahe na jaye lagat hun padko || 1 ||Jai jai ji Ganaraj vidya sukhadata |Dhanya tumhara darshan mera man ramata || dhru ||Ashtausiddhi dasi sankatko bairi |Vighnavinashan mangalmurat adhikari |Kotisurajprakash aisi chhab teri |Gandasthalmadamastak jhule Shashibihari || jai || 2 ||Bhavbhagatse koi sharanagat aave |Santat sampat sabahi bharpur pave |Aise tum maharaj moko ati bhave |Gosavinandan nishidin gun gave || jai || 3 ||

Meaning (brief): O elephant-faced one, a beautiful vermilion mark adorns you; you shine as the son of Gauri and Har; you hold a jaggery laddu in your hand — your glory cannot be described in words, so I bow at your feet. You are Ganaraj, the giver of knowledge and happiness; the eight siddhis serve you, and you destroy every obstacle. Whoever comes to you with loving devotion, you fill with abundance always.

The words and tune can vary slightly by household or sect. This text follows a traditional household Aarti Sangrah booklet.