Sukhkarta Dukhharta Aarti is the most famous Marathi aarti of Lord Ganesha, composed in the 17th century by Saint Samarth Ramdas after the darshan of Mayureshwar Ganapati at Morgaon. During Ganesh Chaturthi, Ganeshotsav and in every Maharashtrian home it is sung with the refrain “Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangalmurti”. Below are the full lyrics in Marathi (Devanagari) and English, the meaning of each verse, the method and rules.
Sukhkarta Dukhharta Aarti lyrics in English
Sukhkarta Dukhharta Varta Vighnachi,
Nurvi Purvi Prem Kripa Jayachi,
Sarvangi Sundar Uti Shendurachi,
Kanthi Zhalke Mal Muktaphalanchi.
Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangalmurti,
Darshan Matre Mana Kamana Purti. Jai Dev Jai Dev.
Ratnakhachit Phara Tuj Gaurikumara,
Chandanachi Uti Kumkum Keshara,
Hire Jadit Mukut Shobhato Bara,
Runjhunati Nupure Charani Ghagariya.
Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangalmurti,
Darshan Matre Mana Kamana Purti. Jai Dev Jai Dev.
Lambodar Pitambar Phanivar Bandhana,
Saral Sond Vakratunda Trinayana,
Das Ramacha Vat Pahe Sadana,
Sankati Pavave Nirvani Rakshave Survar Vandana.
Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangalmurti,
Darshan Matre Mana Kamana Purti. Jai Dev Jai Dev.
Sukhkarta Dukhharta Aarti in Hindi
सुखकर्ता दुःखहर्ता वार्ता विघ्नाची।
नुरवी पुरवी प्रेम कृपा जयाची।
सर्वांगी सुंदर उटी शेंदुराची।
कंठी झळके माळ मुक्ताफळांची॥
जय देव जय देव जय मंगलमूर्ती।
दर्शनमात्रे मन कामना पुरती॥ जय देव जय देव॥
रत्नखचित फरा तुज गौरीकुमरा।
चंदनाची उटी कुंकुमकेशरा।
हिरेजडित मुकुट शोभतो बरा।
रुणझुणती नूपुरे चरणी घागरिया॥
जय देव जय देव जय मंगलमूर्ती।
दर्शनमात्रे मन कामना पुरती॥ जय देव जय देव॥
लंबोदर पीतांबर फणिवरबंधना।
सरळ सोंड वक्रतुंड त्रिनयना।
दास रामाचा वाट पाहे सदना।
संकटी पावावे निर्वाणी रक्षावे सुरवरवंदना॥
जय देव जय देव जय मंगलमूर्ती।
दर्शनमात्रे मन कामना पुरती॥ जय देव जय देव॥
Meaning of Sukhkarta Dukhharta Aarti
- Verse 1: Ganapati gives happiness and removes sorrow, erasing even the talk of obstacles. His grace brings love. His whole body is coated with beautiful vermilion and a necklace of pearls shines at his throat.
- Refrain: Glory to you, O auspicious Lord — the mere sight of you fulfils every wish of the mind.
- Verse 2: O son of Gauri, your seat is studded with gems; you are anointed with sandalwood, kumkum and saffron. A diamond crown adorns you and anklets jingle at your feet.
- Verse 3: Big-bellied, clad in yellow, with a serpent as your girdle, straight trunk, curved tusk and three eyes — Ramdas waits for you at his door; come in times of trouble and protect at the end, O Lord worshipped by the gods.
History of Sukhkarta Dukhharta Aarti
It is believed that Samarth Ramdas (1608–1681) composed this aarti, overwhelmed with devotion, after the darshan of Mayureshwar — the first of the Ashtavinayak — at Morgaon near Pune. “Das Ramacha” in the last verse is his signature. After Lokmanya Tilak began the public Ganeshotsav in 1893, the aarti spread across India. Today it is sung daily in every Ganesh temple, including Siddhivinayak in Mumbai.
How to do the Sukhkarta Dukhharta Aarti
- Place Ganesha’s idol or picture on a chowki and offer durva, red flowers, sindoor and modak.
- Light a ghee lamp and camphor; sing Jai Ganesh Deva first, then Sukhkarta Dukhharta.
- In the Maharashtrian tradition it is followed by “Durge Durghat Bhari” and “Lavthavti Vikrala”.
- End with the “Ghalin Lotangan” prayer and share the prasad.
7 rules of Sukhkarta Dukhharta Aarti
- 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 Sukhkarta Dukhharta Aarti
- Believed to remove obstacles and make every beginning auspicious.
- Brings happiness, peace and an auspicious atmosphere to the home.
- Students receive the blessing of wisdom and focus.
- The family sings together, deepening love and unity.
Also read the Hindi aarti Jai Ganesh Deva and the Ganesh Chalisa. Read more on Wikipedia.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Sukhkarta Dukhharta?
It was written by the 17th-century saint Samarth Ramdas, regarded as the guru of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. “Das Ramacha” in the last verse is his signature.
Which language is Sukhkarta Dukhharta in?
It is in Marathi, written in Devanagari. Hindi-speaking devotees sing it in the same form.
What does “Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangalmurti” mean?
Glory to you, O Lord of auspicious form; the mere sight of you fulfils every wish of the mind.
When is Sukhkarta Dukhharta sung?
On Ganesh Chaturthi, the ten days of Ganeshotsav, Sankashti Chaturthi, every Wednesday and in daily worship.
