Lord Ganesha · Devotional Song
जय गणेश जय गणेश आरती
Jai Ganesh Aarti
Jai Ganesh Aarti is the most widely sung devotional prayer to Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. Sung at the beginning of every puja and ceremony, it invokes Ganesha's blessings for success, wisdom, and auspicious beginnings.
Last updated: 19 April 2026 · Traditional Hindu devotional song
Benefits of Jai Ganesh Aarti
- ·Removal of obstacles before any new work
- ·Success in education and exams
- ·Business prosperity and financial growth
- ·Auspicious start to ceremonies and events
Best Time to Sing
Before every puja, Wednesday, Chaturthi (4th lunar day), and Ganesh Chaturthi.
जय गणेश जय गणेश आरती — पाठ
॥ श्री गणेश जी की आरती ॥
Chorus / टेक
जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥
॥ 1 ॥
एकदंत दयावंत चार भुजाधारी। माथे पर सिंदूर सोहे मूषे की सवारी॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥
॥ 2 ॥
अंधन को आँख देत कोढ़िन को काया। बाँझन को पुत्र देत निर्धन को माया॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥
॥ 3 ॥
सूर श्याम शरण आये सफल कीजे सेवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥
॥ 4 ॥
दीनन की लाज रखो शंभु सुतकारी। कामना को पूर्ण करो जय बलिहारी॥ जय गणेश जय गणेश जय गणेश देवा। माता जाकी पार्वती पिता महादेवा॥
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.Why is Ganesh Aarti sung first in every puja?
Lord Ganesha is Vighnaharta — the remover of obstacles — and Prathamesh, the first among all deities. Vedic tradition holds that any work begun without invoking Ganesha may face obstacles. Singing his Aarti first ensures a clear, auspicious path for all subsequent prayers.
Q.When should Jai Ganesh Aarti be sung?
Jai Ganesh Aarti is sung before any puja or ceremony. Wednesdays, Chaturthi (4th day of every lunar fortnight), and Ganesh Chaturthi are especially auspicious. Many families sing it daily at sunrise and sunset.