Shendur Lal Chadhayo — Jai Jai Shri Ganraj Ganesh Aarti: Lyrics in English and Hindi, Meaning and Method

Shendur Lal Chadhayo is a famous aarti of Lord Ganesha, sung with the refrain “Jai Dev Jai Dev, Jai Jai Shri Ganraj”. It is in Hindi (Braj), yet in Maharashtra it is always sung during Ganeshotsav along with Sukhkarta Dukhharta. “Gosavinandan” in the last verse is the composer’s signature. Below are the full lyrics in Hindi and English, the meaning of each verse and the method.

Shendur Lal Chadhayo lyrics in English

Shendur Lal Chadhayo Achchha Gajmukhko,
Dondil Lal Biraje Sut Gaurihar Ko,
Hath Liye Gud Laddu Sain Survarko,
Mahima Kahe Na Jay Lagat Hun Padko.
Jai Dev Jai Dev, Jai Jai Shri Ganraj,
Vidya Sukhdata, Dhanya Tumhara Darshan, Mera Man Ramta. Jai Dev Jai Dev.

Ashtau Siddhi Dasi Sankatko Bairi,
Vighna Vinashan Mangal Murat Adhikari,
Koti Suraj Prakash Aisi Chhabi Teri,
Gandsthal Madmastak Jhule Shashibihari.
Jai Dev Jai Dev, Jai Jai Shri Ganraj,
Vidya Sukhdata, Dhanya Tumhara Darshan, Mera Man Ramta. Jai Dev Jai Dev.

Bhav Bhagat Se Koi Sharnagat Aave,
Santat Sampat Sabhi Bharpur Pave,
Aise Tum Maharaj Moko Ati Bhave,
Gosavinandan Nishidin Gun Gave.
Jai Dev Jai Dev, Jai Jai Shri Ganraj,
Vidya Sukhdata, Dhanya Tumhara Darshan, Mera Man Ramta. Jai Dev Jai Dev.

Shendur Lal Chadhayo in Hindi

शेंदुर लाल चढ़ायो अच्छा गजमुखको।
दोंदिल लाल बिराजे सुत गौरीहरको।
हाथ लिए गुडलड्डू साँई सुरवरको।
महिमा कहे न जाय लागत हूँ पदको॥
जय देव जय देव, जय जय श्री गणराज।
विद्या सुखदाता, धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन, मेरा मन रमता॥ जय देव जय देव॥

अष्टौ सिद्धि दासी संकटको बैरी।
विघ्नविनाशन मंगल मूरत अधिकारी।
कोटीसूरजप्रकाश ऐसी छबि तेरी।
गंडस्थलमदमस्तक झूले शशिबिहारी॥
जय देव जय देव, जय जय श्री गणराज।
विद्या सुखदाता, धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन, मेरा मन रमता॥ जय देव जय देव॥

भावभगत से कोई शरणागत आवे।
संतत संपत सबही भरपूर पावे।
ऐसे तुम महाराज मोको अति भावे।
गोसावीनंदन निशिदिन गुन गावे॥
जय देव जय देव, जय जय श्री गणराज।
विद्या सुखदाता, धन्य तुम्हारा दर्शन, मेरा मन रमता॥ जय देव जय देव॥

Meaning of Shendur Lal Chadhayo

1. Verse 1: Beautiful red vermilion is offered to elephant-faced Ganapati. The big-bellied son of Gauri and Shankar shines in red, holding jaggery laddus — the glory of the lord of the gods cannot be told; I bow at his feet.
2. Refrain: Glory to you, O Ganraj — giver of learning and happiness; blessed is your darshan, my mind delights in it.
3. Verse 2: The eight siddhis are your servants and you are the enemy of troubles. Auspicious form that destroys obstacles, your radiance is like a crore suns, and the moon adorns your forehead.
4. Verse 3: Whoever comes to your refuge with feeling and devotion receives children and wealth in plenty. O Maharaj, you are most dear to me — Gosavinandan sings your glories day and night.

How to do the Shendur Lal Chadhayo

1. Offer sindoor, durva, red flowers and jaggery laddus or modak to Ganesha.
2. Light a ghee lamp; sing Sukhkarta Dukhharta first, then Shendur Lal Chadhayo.
3. After the aarti, call out “Ganpati Bappa Morya”.
4. Share laddus as prasad.

7 rules of Shendur Lal Chadhayo

• Stand and do the aarti with a ghee or camphor lamp, moving it clockwise.
• Wave the lamp 4 times at the feet, 2 at the navel, 1 at the face and 7 times over the whole form.
• Offer bhog first, then do the aarti.
• Blow the conch, ring the bell or clap during the aarti — it keeps the mind focused.
• Do not get up or talk in the middle of the aarti.
• Afterwards take the aarti with both hands and share the prasad.
• Keep pronunciation clear; do not rush — sing with feeling.

Benefits of Shendur Lal Chadhayo

• Believed to remove obstacles and troubles.
• Brings learning, wisdom and happiness.
• Keeps prosperity in the home.
• The mind stays cheerful and focused.

Also read Sukhkarta Dukhharta, Jai Ganesh Deva and the Ganesh Chalisa.

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