FestivalsAarti Sangrah - a collection of Hindu aarti lyrics

Aarti Sangrah आरती संग्रह

A collection of Hindu aartis - the devotional lamp-songs sung at the close of puja - in Devanagari with a singable transliteration and the meaning of each.

What is an aarti?

An aarti is sung while a lit lamp is gently circled before the deity, at the end of the puja - the household standing together, clapping the rhythm. This Aarti Sangrah gathers the best-loved aartis in one place, grouped by the deity they praise. Open any aarti for its full lyrics and meaning; each festival page also lists the aartis sung on that day. We are adding more aartis deity by deity - it begins here with the major Ganesh aartis.

Ganesha (Ganpati) Aartis

Marathi · Samarth Ramdas (17th century)Sukhkarta Dukhharta सुखकर्ता दुखहर्ताThe best-loved of all Ganesh aartis and the one sung first at every Ganesh Utsav in Maharashtra. Composed by the saint Samarth Ramdas, its opening words mean the maker of happiness and remover of sorrow (Sukhkarta Dukhharta). It is sung standing before the idol, lamp in hand, at the morning and evening aarti.View lyrics ›HindiJai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva जय गणेश जय गणेश देवाThe most widely sung Ganesh aarti across North India, opening with the praise of Ganesha whose mother is Parvati and father Mahadeva. Short, simple and known to almost everyone, it is sung at home shrines and pandals alike.View lyrics ›Hindi / Marathi · Gosavinandan (Shankar)Shendur Lal Chadhayo शेंदूर लाल चढ़ायोA rich, image-filled aarti describing Ganesha adorned with vermilion (shendur), holding jaggery and modak. Sung widely in both the Hindi- and Marathi-speaking worlds, it is often taken up right after Sukhkarta Dukhharta.View lyrics ›Marathi & Sanskrit · Sant Namdev (opening) with Sanskrit shlokasGhalin Lotangan घालीन लोटांगणThe prayer that closes every Ganesh aarti - and indeed most Marathi aartis. It opens with a tender abhang of Sant Namdev (I prostrate and worship you), then joins the Sanskrit shlokas Tvameva Mata (you alone are my mother, father, all) and the concluding surrender to Narayana, ending in the Hare Rama Hare Krishna dhun.View lyrics ›

Frequently asked questions

What is an aarti?

An aarti is a devotional song sung while a lit lamp is circled before the deity, at the close of puja. The word also names the ritual of waving the lamp. Aartis are sung morning and evening and at every festival.

How do I use the Aarti Sangrah?

Browse the aartis by deity below and open any one for its full lyrics in Devanagari with a readable transliteration and a short note on its meaning and when it is sung. Each festival page also lists the aartis sung on that occasion.

Are these the complete, authentic lyrics?

Yes, these are the traditional, widely-sung texts. Small variations in wording are common between regions and families, so your local version may differ slightly.

Last updated 28 July 2026

These are traditional, public-domain devotional aartis; small variations in wording are common between regions and families. Lyrics are given in Devanagari with a readable transliteration for singing along.