Ganesh Chaturthi is not just a celebration of Ganpati worship, but this is also a time when music, and dance unites people. The Ganpati playlist varies from devotional bhajans, to popular Bollywood tracks that are played from Ganpati’s welcome to his Visarjan. In India, one cannot ignore the significance of music during festivals, as music makes people enjoy the festival even more. Here is a curated playlist of popular Ganpati songs that will make your celebrations more festive.
Top Bollywood Songs For Your Ganpati Celebrations
Bollywood has always played a very important role in Indian festivals and this list of Bollywood songs are perfect for the Ganpati celebration, from welcoming Ganpati to its Visarjan.
1. Deva Shree Ganesha
Deva Shree Ganesha - Deva Shree Ganesha is a song from the movie Agneepath (2012). This is a high-energy festival song featuring Hrithik Roshan as Vijay Deenath Chauhan.
2. Moureya Re
Mourey Re Bappa Moreya Re, is a song from the movie Don: The Chase Begins Again (2006). It is a beautiful energetic visarjan song filled with rain soaked process in Mumbai.
3. Gajanana
This is a beautiful high-energy bhajan from the movie Bajirao Mastani (2015). The scene shows a beautiful temple courtyard scene, where the room is filled with Ganesha idol, modak, dhruv grass and red dust is sprayed to show devotion.
4. Ganpati Bappa Moraya
This is a youthful song from the movie Judwa 2 (2017). Here Varun Dhawan playfully shares his life issues with Ganpati Bappa.
5. Shree Ganeshay Dheemahi
This is a widely devotional song featured in a famous Bollywood movie - Virudh.. Family Comes First (2005). This song is beautifully sung in praise of the Lord Ganpati.
7. Danka Baja
Danka Baja is an energetic song from the movie Mumbai Saga (2021).
8. Sada Dil Vi Tu Ga Ga Ga Ganpati
This is a very strong and powerful Ganpati song from the movie ABCD: Anybody Can Dance. Here the contestants are participating in a Dance competition set during the vibrant chaos of Ganpati celebrations.
Top Ganpati Bhajans To Add To Your Playlist
Ganpati bhajans bring a serene spiritual devotion to the festivities, elevating the atmosphere with traditional prayers and chants. They play a vital role in the rituals, connecting devotees deeply with Lord Ganesha.
1. Ghar Padharo Gajanan Ji
This beautiful bhajan says, “Ghar mein padharo Gajanan ji, mere ghar mein padharo Riddhi Siddhi leke aao Ganraaja, mere ghar mein padharo ”. Here, the devotee is asking Lord Ganesha to come to his house and bring Ridhi Sidhi along with him.
2. Sukhkarta Dukhharta
This bhajan starts with “Sukhkarta Dukhharta Varta Vighnachi”. This translates to Oh Lord Ganesha, you are the provider of happiness (Sukhkarta), the remover of sorrow (Dukhharta), and you eliminate all obstacles (Varta Vighnachi).
3. Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva
Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh Deva is the aarti which is sung during the Ganpati pujan. The song praises the lord with an elephant head, who has the power to clear all the obstacles.
4. Gaaye Ganpati Jagvandan
Gaaye Ganpati Jagvandan is a famous bhajat written by Tulsi Das in his work Vinay Patrika. It starts with, “Gaiye Ganpati Jagvandan, Shankara Suvan Bhavani Ke Nandan”. Sing the praise of Lord Ganesha, who is worshipped by the entire universe, the son of Lord Shiva (Shankar) and Goddess Parvati (Bhavani).
5. Pratham Tula Vandito
Pratham Tula Vandito is a famous marathi bhajan, dedicated to Lord Ganesha, “First I worship you, Oh Merciful One”.
6. Ekadantaya Vakratundaya
This bhajan calls Ganpati as the supreme leader of all the deities. The bhajan celebrates every single feature of Ganpati.
7. Sindoor Lal Chadhayo
Sindoor Lal Chadhayo is a famous devotional aarti dedicated to Lord Ganesha. The song describes his majestic form, ornaments and how he blesses his devotees.
8. Ganpati Aaj Padharo
The popular devotional bhajan "Ganpati Aaj Padharo, Shri Ramji Ki Dhun Mein" is a sacred song inviting Lord Ganesha, Lord Hanuman, and other deities to bless the gathering amidst the chanting and praise of Lord Rama.
Songs/ Bhajans To Celebrate Ganpati
Number | Song/ Bhajan Name | Best Line |
1 | Deva Shree Ganesha | “Yun toh mooshak sawaari teri, Sab pe hai pehredaari teri, Paap ki aandhiyaan laakh ho, Kabhi jyoti na haari teri.” |
2 | Gajanana | “Darshan matre maan kamna purti” |
3 | Sada Dil Vi Tu Ga Ga Ga Ganpati | "Sadda dil vi tu, saddi jaan vi tu Saddi shaan vi tu, ga ga ga Ganpati Maan bhi tu, armaan bhi tu, vardaan bhi tu!" |
4 | Danka Baja | “Bhakt tera aaya re, dekh Ganraya, Jiska ek saya re, tu hi Ganesha, Haath jod aaya re, dil hai bhar laya, Usme jo samaya re, tu hi Ganesha” |
5 | Ganpati Bappa Moraya | “Dil nahi mera yeh to tera hi ghar hai, Tu jo saath hai to kis baat ka darr hai Thoda innocent thoda shararatiJaisa bhi hoon tujhko meri khabar hai ” |
6 | Sindoor Lal Chadhayo | “Shendur laal chadhayo acha gajamukha ko, Dondil laal biraaje sut gauri har ko Haath liye gud laddu sai survar ko, Mahima kahe na jaye laagat hun pad ko” |
7 | Pratham Tula Vandito | “Pratham tula vandito kripaala, Gajaanana ganaraaya” |
8 | Ekadantaya Vakratundaya | “Ekadantaya Vakratundaya Gauri Tanaya Dheemahi, Gajeshanaya Balachandraya Shree Ganeshaya Dheemahi” |
9 | Gaaye Ganpati Jagvandan | “Mangat Tulsidas kar jore, basahu Ram siya manas more” |
10 | Sukhkarta Dukhharta | “Darshan Maatre Manah Kaamna Purti” |
Conclusion
Here is a curated list of bollywood songs on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, and also some bhajans.These songs will fun, and devotion to your celebrations.
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