Aarti SangrahShendur Lal Chadhayo aarti lyrics

Shendur Lal Chadhayo शेंदूर लाल चढ़ायो

Ganesha aarti · Hindi / Marathi · Gosavinandan (Shankar) · sung at Ganesh Utsav

A 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.

शेंदूर लाल चढ़ायो अच्छा गजमुख को।
दोंदिल लाल बिराजे सुत गौरीहर को॥
हाथ लिए गुड़ लड्डू साईं सुरवर को।
महिमा कहे न जाय लागत हूँ पद को॥

Shendur Lal Chadhayo Achchha Gajmukh Ko,
Dondil Lal Biraje Sut Gaurihar Ko.
Hath Liye Gud Laddu Sain Survar Ko,
Mahima Kahe Na Jaay Lagat Hun Pad Ko.

जय जय जी गणराज विद्यासुखदाता।
धन्य तुम्हारो दर्शन मेरा मन रमता॥ जय देव जय देव॥

Jai Jai Ji Ganraj Vidyasukhdata,
Dhanya Tumharo Darshan Mera Man Ramta. (Jai Dev Jai Dev)

अष्टौ सिद्धि दासी संकट को बैरी।
विघनविनाशन मंगल मूरत अधिकारी॥
कोटिसूरजप्रकाश ऐसी छबि तेरी।
गंडस्थल मदमस्तक झूले शशिबिहारी॥

Ashtau Siddhi Dasi Sankat Ko Bairi,
Vighanvinashan Mangal Murat Adhikari.
Kotisuraj Prakash Aisi Chhabi Teri,
Gandsthal Madmastak Jhoole Shashibihari.

भावभगत से कोई शरणागत आवे।
संतत संपत सारी अनुपम पावे॥
ऐसे तुम महाराज मोको अति भावे।
गोसावीनंदन निशिदिन गुण गावे॥

Bhavbhagat Se Koi Sharanagat Aave,
Santat Sampat Sari Anupam Pave.
Aise Tum Maharaj Moko Ati Bhave,
Gosavinandan Nishidin Gun Gaave.

The chorus is repeated after each verse.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the Shendur Lal Chadhayo aarti dedicated to?

Shendur Lal Chadhayo is an aarti to Ganesha, sung especially at Ganesh Utsav. A 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.

Who composed the Shendur Lal Chadhayo aarti?

It is traditionally attributed to Gosavinandan (Shankar). It is sung in Hindi / Marathi.

Are these the complete Shendur Lal Chadhayo lyrics?

Yes, these are the traditional, widely-sung lyrics, given in Devanagari with a readable transliteration. Small variations in wording are common between regions and families.

Last updated 28 July 2026

A traditional, public-domain devotional aarti; small variations in wording are common between regions and families. Part of the Aarti Sangrah.