Sukhkarta Dukhharta | Ganesh Aarti Marathi Lyrics

Who This Aarti Is For

Sukhkarta Dukhharta is the most famous Marathi aarti to Lord Ganesha, sung in Maharashtra and far beyond, especially during Ganesh Chaturthi. It was composed by the 17th-century saint Samarth Ramdas, the guru who inspired generations of devotees. Whether at a home shrine, a community Ganpati pandal or the daily evening aarti, this song is the heart of Ganesha worship for millions, calling on Bappa as the giver of happiness and remover of sorrow.

Origin and Devotion of Samarth Ramdas

Samarth Ramdas, a great saint of the Bhakti movement in Maharashtra, composed this aarti in flowing Marathi so that every devotee could sing it with ease and feeling. The aarti describes Ganesha's beautiful form in loving detail and ends with Ramdas placing himself at the Lord's feet. Its rhythm is so natural that it has become the standard closing aarti wherever Ganpati is worshipped, uniting families and whole neighbourhoods in song.

Representative Opening Verses

The aarti opens with its well-known lines describing Ganesha's grace:

Sukhkarta Dukhharta Varta Vighnachi. Nurvi purvi prem krupa jayachi. Sarvangi sundar uti shendurachi. Kanthi jhalke maal muktaphalanchi.

The refrain that follows is loved by all:

Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangalmurti. Darshanmatre man kamana purti, Jai Dev Jai Dev.

Meaning of the Aarti

Sukhkarta Dukhharta means the giver of happiness and the remover of sorrow - the one who ends all news of obstacles. The verses describe Ganesha as beautiful in every limb, his body anointed with vermilion (shendur), wearing a garland of pearls and gem ornaments. The refrain Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangalmurti hails him as the auspicious-formed Lord whose mere darshan (sight) fulfils the heart's wishes, so devotees feel his blessing the instant they behold him.

When and How to Sing It

This aarti is sung during the morning and evening puja of Ganesha and especially through the days of Ganesh Chaturthi. 1. Light a lamp and offer durva grass, red flowers and modak before the idol. 2. Begin with Sukhkarta Dukhharta and join the refrain Jai Dev Jai Dev. 3. Circle the lamp clockwise before Ganesha while everyone claps and sings. 4. Conclude by taking the lamp's warmth and bowing for the removal of obstacles. It is traditionally followed by the aartis of other deities, then Ghalin lotangan in many Marathi homes.

Benefits and Significance

Singing Sukhkarta Dukhharta with devotion is believed to invite Ganesha's blessings of happiness, the removal of obstacles and an auspicious start to every endeavour. As the Vighnaharta, Ganesha is honoured first in any worship, so this aarti sets a joyful, hopeful tone for the whole puja and binds family and community in a shared, much-loved melody.

What People Ask Most

Who composed Sukhkarta Dukhharta?+

It was composed by Samarth Ramdas, a great 17th-century saint of Maharashtra, in flowing Marathi so that every devotee could sing Ganesha's aarti with ease and feeling.

What does Sukhkarta Dukhharta mean?+

It means 'the giver of happiness and remover of sorrow'. The aarti praises Ganesha's beautiful vermilion-anointed form and his power to end all obstacles.

What does Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangalmurti mean?+

It hails Ganesha as Mangalmurti, the auspicious-formed Lord, whose mere darshan fulfils the heart's wishes. It is the refrain sung between the verses of the aarti.

When is this aarti sung?+

It is sung in the morning and evening puja of Ganesha and especially through the days of Ganesh Chaturthi, while circling a lit lamp clockwise before the idol.

What is offered to Ganesha during this aarti?+

Devotees offer durva grass, red flowers and modak, along with a lit lamp and incense. Modak is considered Ganesha's most beloved sweet offering.

Can non-Marathi speakers sing this aarti?+

Yes. Devotees across India sing it in Marathi using transliteration, even without speaking the language. Sincere devotion matters more than perfect pronunciation.

Sukhkarta Dukhharta - Ganesh Aarti (Marathi) Lyrics