Sukhkarta Dukhharta — Ganesh Aarti
सुखकर्ता दुखहर्ता — गणेश आरती
Origin & Story
Composed by Sant Ramdas · Samarth Ramdas · 17th century CE
Sant Ramdas (1608-1681), the spiritual guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, composed this aarti as part of his devotional literature in Marathi. It captures the essence of Ganesh worship in simple, powerful Marathi verse. The aarti became synonymous with Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations, especially after Lokmanya Tilak popularized public Ganesh festivals in 1893 as a way to build community spirit during the independence movement.
✦ As told in scripture
During Ganesh Chaturthi, millions of Ganesh idols across India 'drink' milk offerings — a phenomenon widely reported in 1995 and witnessed by millions globally. While science explains it through capillary action, devotees see it as Ganesh accepting their offerings. The 'Sukhkarta Dukhharta' aarti's promise — 'Darshanmatre Mankamana Purti' (by merely seeing him, wishes are fulfilled) — is testified to by countless devotees who report miraculous fulfillment of wishes during Ganesh Chaturthi.
Complete Text with Meaning
सुखकर्ता दुखहर्ता वार्ता विघ्नाची। नुरवी पुरवी प्रेम कृपा जयाची। सर्वांगी सुंदर उटी शेंदुराची। कंठी झळके माळ मुक्ताफळाची॥
Sukhkarta Dukhharta Varta Vighnachi Nuravi Puravi Prem Krupa Jayachi Sarvangi Sundar Uti Shendurachi Kanthi Jhalke Mal Muktaphalachi
Meaning:He who bestows happiness and removes sorrows, who deals with all obstacles. He is filled with the love and grace of the victorious one. His entire beautiful body is anointed with sindoor. A pearl necklace shines on his neck.
जय देव जय देव जय मंगलमूर्ती। दर्शनमात्रे मनकामना पुरती। जय देव जय देव॥
Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangalmurti Darshanmatre Mankamana Purti Jai Dev Jai Dev
Meaning:Victory to the Lord, victory to the embodiment of auspiciousness! By merely seeing him, all heart's desires are fulfilled. Victory to the Lord!
रत्नखचित फरा तुज गौरीकुमरा। चंदनाची उटी कुंकुमकेशरा। हिरेजडित मुकुट शोभतो बरा। रुणझुणती नूपुरे चरणी घागरिया॥
Ratnakhachit Fara Tuj Gaurikumara Chandanachi Uti Kumkumkeshara Hirejdit Mukut Shobhato Bara Runjhunati Noopure Charani Ghagariya
Meaning:O son of Gauri, your throne is studded with gems. You are anointed with sandalwood paste, kumkum and saffron. A diamond-studded crown adorns you beautifully. Anklets jingle on your feet.
जय देव जय देव जय मंगलमूर्ती। दर्शनमात्रे मनकामना पुरती। जय देव जय देव॥
Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangalmurti Darshanmatre Mankamana Purti Jai Dev Jai Dev
Meaning:Victory to the Lord, victory to the embodiment of auspiciousness! By merely seeing him, all heart's desires are fulfilled. Victory to the Lord!
लंबोदर पीतांबर फणिवरबंधना। सरळ सोंड वक्रतुंड त्रिनयना। दास रामाचे वाट पाहे सदना। संकटी पावावे निर्वाणी रक्षावे सुरवरवंदना॥
Lambodar Pitambar Phanivar Bandhana Saral Sond Vakratunda Trinayana Das Ramache Vaat Pahe Sadana Sankati Pavave Nirvani Rakshave SurvarVandana
Meaning:Large-bellied, wearing yellow garments, bound by the king of serpents. With a straight trunk and curved trunk, three-eyed one. O servant of Ram, your devotees await you at home. Come to us in times of trouble, protect us in our final hour, O one worshipped by the gods.
जय देव जय देव जय मंगलमूर्ती। दर्शनमात्रे मनकामना पुरती। जय देव जय देव॥
Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangalmurti Darshanmatre Mankamana Purti Jai Dev Jai Dev
Meaning:Victory to the Lord, victory to the embodiment of auspiciousness! By merely seeing him, all heart's desires are fulfilled. Victory to the Lord!
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Benefits of Chanting Sukhkarta Dukhharta — Ganesh Aarti
THE most popular Ganesh aarti — sung during every Ganesh Chaturthi across Maharashtra and India
'Darshanmatre Mankamana Purti' — just by seeing Ganesh, all wishes are fulfilled
Sung in Marathi — connects to the massive Marathi-speaking devotee base
Essential during Ganesh Chaturthi, the 10-day festival celebrated by millions
Removes obstacles (Vighnachi) and bestows happiness (Sukhkarta)
One of the most emotionally powerful aartis in Hinduism
How to Chant Sukhkarta Dukhharta — Ganesh Aarti
This aarti is traditionally SUNG in Marathi during the Ganesh puja, especially during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Light a multi-wick diya (pancharti). Wave it in circular motion before the Ganesh idol. The entire family and community sings together, with the 'Jai Dev Jai Dev' refrain being the most powerful moment. Even non-Marathi speakers sing this aarti during Ganesh Chaturthi.