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ಸುಖಕರ್ತಾ ದುಃಖಹರ್ತಾ — ಗಣೇಶ ಆರತಿ

सुखकर्ता दुखहर्ता — गणेश आरती

🕉️ hindu·📿 1× repetitions·🕐 During Ganesh Chaturthi, or any evening aarti before Ganesh·🎵 Audio included·📜 Composed by Sant Ramdas

Also known as: sukhkarta dukhharta · sukhkarta dukhharta varta vighnachi · ganpati aarti marathi

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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.

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Verse 1

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:ಸುಖವನ್ನು ನೀಡಿ ದುಃಖವನ್ನು ತೊಲಗಿಸುವವನು, ಎಲ್ಲ ವಿಘ್ನಗಳನ್ನು ನಿವಾರಿಸುವವನು. ಆತನು ವಿಜಯಿಯ ಪ್ರೇಮ, ಕೃಪೆಯಿಂದ ತುಂಬಿದ್ದಾನೆ. ಆತನ ಸುಂದರ ಶರೀರವೆಲ್ಲ ಸಿಂಧೂರದಿಂದ ಅಲಂಕೃತವಾಗಿದೆ. ಆತನ ಕಂಠದಲ್ಲಿ ಮುತ್ತಿನ ಮಾಲೆ ಹೊಳೆಯುತ್ತದೆ.

Verse 2

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:ಜಯ ದೇವಾ, ಜಯ ದೇವಾ, ಜಯ ಮಂಗಳಮೂರ್ತೀ! ಕೇವಲ ದರ್ಶನ ಮಾತ್ರದಿಂದಲೇ ಎಲ್ಲ ಮನೋಕಾಮನೆಗಳು ನೆರವೇರುತ್ತವೆ. ಜಯ ದೇವಾ, ಜಯ ದೇವಾ!

Verse 3

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:ಓ ಗೌರಿಯ ಮಗನೇ, ನಿನ್ನ ಸಿಂಹಾಸನ ರತ್ನಗಳಿಂದ ಕೆತ್ತಲ್ಪಟ್ಟಿದೆ. ನೀನು ಚಂದನ, ಕುಂಕುಮ, ಕೇಸರಿಯಿಂದ ಅಲಂಕೃತನಾಗಿರುವೆ. ವಜ್ರಗಳಿಂದ ಕೂಡಿದ ಕಿರೀಟ ನಿನ್ನ ಮೇಲೆ ಸುಂದರವಾಗಿ ಶೋಭಿಸುತ್ತದೆ. ನಿನ್ನ ಪಾದಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ಗೆಜ್ಜೆಗಳು ಘಲ್ಲೆನ್ನುತ್ತವೆ.

Verse 4

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:ಜಯ ದೇವಾ, ಜಯ ದೇವಾ, ಜಯ ಮಂಗಳಮೂರ್ತೀ! ಕೇವಲ ದರ್ಶನ ಮಾತ್ರದಿಂದಲೇ ಎಲ್ಲ ಮನೋಕಾಮನೆಗಳು ನೆರವೇರುತ್ತವೆ. ಜಯ ದೇವಾ, ಜಯ ದೇವಾ!

Verse 5

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:ಓ ಲಂಬೋದರಾ, ಪೀತಾಂಬರಧಾರಿ, ಸರ್ಪರಾಜನಿಂದ ಬಂಧಿತನಾದವನೇ. ನೇರ ಸೊಂಡಿಲು ಮತ್ತು ವಕ್ರತುಂಡವುಳ್ಳವನೇ, ತ್ರಿನೇತ್ರಧಾರಿ. ಓ ರಾಮನ ಸೇವಕನೇ, ನಿನ್ನ ಭಕ್ತರು ಮನೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ನಿನಗಾಗಿ ಕಾಯುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ. ಸಂಕಟ ಸಮಯದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮ ಬಳಿಗೆ ಬಾ, ಅಂತಿಮ ಕ್ಷಣದಲ್ಲಿ ನಮ್ಮನ್ನು ರಕ್ಷಿಸು, ಓ ದೇವತೆಗಳಿಂದ ವಂದಿತನೇ.

Verse 6

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:ಜಯ ದೇವಾ, ಜಯ ದೇವಾ, ಜಯ ಮಂಗಳಮೂರ್ತೀ! ಕೇವಲ ದರ್ಶನ ಮಾತ್ರದಿಂದಲೇ ಎಲ್ಲ ಮನೋಕಾಮನೆಗಳು ನೆರವೇರುತ್ತವೆ. ಜಯ ದೇವಾ, ಜಯ ದೇವಾ!

Word-by-Word Meaning

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सुखकर्ता🔊SukhkartaBestower of happiness
दुखहर्ता🔊DukhhartaRemover of sorrows
विघ्नाची🔊VighnachiOf obstacles (he who deals with them)
शेंदुराची🔊ShendurachiOf sindoor/vermillion (Ganesh is anointed with it)
मुक्ताफळाची🔊MuktaphalachiOf pearls (his necklace)
मंगलमूर्ती🔊MangalmurtiEmbodiment of auspiciousness
मनकामना🔊MankamanaHeart's desire, wish
गौरीकुमरा🔊GaurikumaraSon of Gauri (Parvati)
कुंकुमकेशरा🔊KumkumkesharaSaffron and kumkum
लंबोदर🔊LambodarLarge-bellied one (Ganesh)
पीतांबर🔊PitambarWearing yellow garments
वक्रतुंड🔊VakratundaCurved trunk
त्रिनयना🔊TrinayanaThree-eyed
संकटी पावावे🔊Sankati PavaveCome to us in times of trouble
सुरवरवंदना🔊Survar VandanaWorshipped by the best of gods

Benefits of Chanting ಸುಖಕರ್ತಾ ದುಃಖಹರ್ತಾ — ಗಣೇಶ ಆರತಿ

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 ಸುಖಕರ್ತಾ ದುಃಖಹರ್ತಾ — ಗಣೇಶ ಆರತಿ

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Best TimeDuring Ganesh Chaturthi, or any evening aarti before Ganesh

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is in Marathi, composed by Sant Ramdas (17th century). It is the most popular Ganesh aarti in Maharashtra and has become widely sung across all of India during Ganesh Chaturthi.
It is attributed to Sant Ramdas (Samarth Ramdas), the 17th-century Marathi saint who was the spiritual guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
During every Ganesh Chaturthi celebration (August-September), daily evening puja in Ganesh temples, and during any worship of Lord Ganesha. It is especially powerful during the immersion (visarjan) ceremony.

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