Shendur Lal Chadhayo praises Ganesha’s vermilion-adorned form, his radiant presence, and his role as the remover of obstacles. The stored sequence alternates three descriptive stanzas with the complete Jai Dev refrain.
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Shendur Lal Chadhayo Aarti Lyrics in English
Read the complete source-aligned Aarti in simple Roman script. The recurring refrain is emphasized within the same continuous sequence.
Aarti and Refrain
Shendur lal chadhayo achchha gajamukh ko
Dondil lal biraje sut gaurihar ko
Hath lie gudaladdu sani suravar ko
Mahima kahe na jay lagat hun pad ko
Jai dev Jai dev, Jai Jai Shri ganaraj vidya sukhadata
Dhany tumharo darshan mera man ramata
Jai dev Jai dev
Ashtau siddhi dasi sankat ko bairi
Vighnavinashan mangal murat adhikari
Koti surajaprakash aisi chhabi teri
Gandasthalamadamastak jhule shashibahari
Jai dev Jai dev, Jai Jai Shri ganaraj vidya sukhadata
Dhany tumharo darshan mera man ramata
Jai dev Jai dev
Bhavabhagat se koi sharanagat ave
Santati sanpatti sabahi bharapur pave
Aise tum maharaj moko ati bhave
Gosavinandan nishidin gun gave
Jai dev Jai dev, Jai Jai Shri ganaraj vidya sukhadata
Dhany tumharo darshan mera man ramata
Jai dev Jai dev
Line-by-line Meaning
Meaning in Source Order
Red vermilion is offered to the noble elephant-faced Lord, son of Gauri and Hara, who holds a sweet laddu; his greatness is beyond description, so the devotee bows at his feet.
Glory to Shri Ganaraja, giver of learning and happiness; blessed is his darshan, in which the devotee’s mind finds delight.
The eight accomplishments serve him; he opposes distress and destroys obstacles, and his magnificent radiance is compared to millions of suns.
Glory to Shri Ganaraja, giver of learning and happiness; blessed is his darshan, in which the devotee’s mind finds delight.
Whoever comes to refuge with heartfelt devotion is blessed with fullness in family and resources; the singer lovingly praises Ganesha day and night.
Glory to Shri Ganaraja, giver of learning and happiness; blessed is his darshan, in which the devotee’s mind finds delight.
Significance of Shendur Lal Chadhayo
Vermilion, the laddu, the eight siddhis, and brilliant light form the central imagery. The song combines visual praise with the devotee’s confidence that Ganesha receives sincere refuge.
How Shendur Lal Chadhayo Is Traditionally Sung
Each descriptive stanza is followed by the same Jai Dev response. Keeping that alternating pattern allows a congregation to join easily without adding separate refrain headings.
Frequently Asked Questions
Shendur is the red vermilion associated here with Ganesha’s adorned form.
Yes. All three stored occurrences of Jai Dev are retained.
It emphasizes Ganesha’s radiance, his removal of obstacles, learning, happiness, and refuge.
