जय गणेश देवा आरती Meaning — Line by Line

जय गणेश देवा आरती

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Verse 1. Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva
Verse 2. Ek Dant Dayavant Char Bhuja Dhari
Verse 3. Paan Chadhe Phool Chadhe Aur Chadhe Mewa
Verse 4. Andhon Ko Aankh Det Kodhin Ko Kaya
Verse 5. Haar Chadhe Phool Chadhe Aur Chadhe Mewa
Verse 6. Deenan Ki Laaj Rakho Shambhu Sutkari

Verse 1#

जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥

Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva

MeaningGlory to Lord Ganesh, glory to Lord Ganesh, glory to Lord Ganesh Deva! Whose mother is Parvati and whose father is the great Lord Shiva.

Verse 2#

एक दन्त दयावन्त चार भुजा धारी। माथे पर तिलक सोहे मूसे की सवारी॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥

Ek Dant Dayavant Char Bhuja Dhari Mathe Par Tilak Sohe Muse Ki Sawari Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva

MeaningThe compassionate one-tusked lord who bears four arms, A sacred tilak adorns his forehead, and a mouse is his divine mount. Glory to Lord Ganesh...

Verse 3#

पान चढ़े फूल चढ़े और चढ़े मेवा। लड्डुअन का भोग लगे सन्त करें सेवा॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥

Paan Chadhe Phool Chadhe Aur Chadhe Mewa Ladduwan Ka Bhog Lage Sant Karein Seva Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva

MeaningBetel leaves are offered, flowers are offered, and dry fruits are offered, Laddus are offered as food, and saints perform his worship. Glory to Lord Ganesh...

Verse 4#

अन्धन को आँख देत कोढ़िन को काया। बाँझन को पुत्र देत निर्धन को माया॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥

Andhon Ko Aankh Det Kodhin Ko Kaya Banjhan Ko Putra Det Nirdhan Ko Maya Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva

MeaningHe gives sight to the blind, a healthy body to the diseased, He blesses the childless with sons and the poor with wealth. Glory to Lord Ganesh...

Verse 5#

हार चढ़े फूल चढ़े और चढ़े मेवा। लड्डुअन का भोग लगे सन्त करें सेवा॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥

Haar Chadhe Phool Chadhe Aur Chadhe Mewa Ladduwan Ka Bhog Lage Sant Karein Seva Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva

MeaningGarlands are offered, flowers are offered, and dry fruits are offered, Laddus are offered as food, and saints perform his worship. Glory to Lord Ganesh...

Verse 6#

दीनन की लाज रखो शम्भु सुतकारी। कामना को पूर्ण करो जाऊँ बलिहारी॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥

Deenan Ki Laaj Rakho Shambhu Sutkari Kamna Ko Puran Karo Jaun Balihari Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva Mata Jaki Parvati Pita Mahadeva

MeaningProtect the honour of the humble, O son of Shambhu! Fulfil my wishes — I am devoted to you completely. Glory to Lord Ganesh...

Word-by-Word Breakdown

जय

Jai

Victory, glory, hail

गणेश

Ganesh

Lord of the Ganas (celestial attendants)

देवा

Deva

Divine lord, god

माता

Mata

Mother

जाकी

Jaki

Whose

पार्वती

Parvati

Goddess Parvati, daughter of the mountains

पिता

Pita

Father

महादेवा

Mahadeva

The great god, Lord Shiva

एक दन्त

Ek Dant

One-tusked — Ganesha's broken tusk

दयावन्त

Dayavant

Compassionate, merciful

चार भुजा

Char Bhuja

Four arms

धारी

Dhari

One who holds, bearer

माथे

Mathe

On the forehead

तिलक

Tilak

Sacred mark on the forehead

सोहे

Sohe

Looks beautiful, adorns

मूसे की सवारी

Muse Ki Sawari

Rides a mouse (his divine vehicle)

पान

Paan

Betel leaves

चढ़े

Chadhe

Are offered

फूल

Phool

Flowers

मेवा

Mewa

Dry fruits, sweets

लड्डुअन

Ladduwan

Laddus (round sweets)

भोग

Bhog

Food offering to the deity

सन्त

Sant

Saints, devotees

सेवा

Seva

Service, worship

अन्धन

Andhon

To the blind

आँख

Aankh

Eyes, sight

कोढ़िन

Kodhin

To lepers, those with skin disease

काया

Kaya

A healthy body

बाँझन

Banjhan

To the childless

पुत्र

Putra

A son, child

निर्धन

Nirdhan

To the poor

माया

Maya

Wealth, prosperity

दीनन

Deenan

Of the humble, the meek

लाज

Laaj

Honour, dignity

शम्भु सुतकारी

Shambhu Sutkari

Son of Shambhu (Shiva)

कामना

Kamna

Wish, desire

पूर्ण

Puran

Fulfil, complete

बलिहारी

Balihari

I sacrifice myself (in devotion)

Origin & History

Source: Traditional Hindu devotional composition

Author: Unknown (folk tradition)

Period: Medieval period

The Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva aarti is the most popular aarti in North Indian Hindu worship. Sung during evening prayers in millions of homes and temples daily. Its simple, melodic structure makes it accessible to everyone.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Jai Ganesh Deva Aarti?▼

Jai Ganesh Deva is the most popular and widely sung aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesha. It is traditionally performed during evening puja and at the start of any worship session, as Ganesha is always invoked first to remove obstacles. The aarti describes Ganesha's form, his offerings, and his power to grant boons to devotees.

When should I sing this aarti?▼

This aarti is most commonly sung during evening (Sandhya) puja, but it can be performed at any time of worship. It is especially important during Ganesh Chaturthi, Wednesdays (Ganesha's day), and before beginning any new project, journey or venture.

Who wrote the Jai Ganesh Deva Aarti?▼

The exact author of this aarti is not definitively known. It is a folk devotional composition that has been passed down through generations of Hindu worship tradition. Its simple, heartfelt language has made it the most universally recognized Ganesha aarti across India.

What offerings should I make during this aarti?▼

As described in the aarti itself, the traditional offerings include betel leaves (paan), flowers (phool), dry fruits (mewa), and laddus — Ganesha's favourite sweet. Modak (sweet dumplings) are also a beloved offering. Durva grass and red hibiscus flowers are especially sacred to Ganesha.

Can I chant this aarti without a puja setup?▼

Yes, you can recite or sing this aarti anywhere with sincere devotion. While a formal puja setup with lamp and offerings is ideal, the aarti can be chanted mentally or aloud during meditation, while travelling, or whenever you wish to invoke Ganesha's blessings.

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