Create a peaceful atmosphere and connect with Lord Ganesha through these devotional songs. (Image: Shutterstock)
Over these ten days, families come together to pray for wisdom and prosperity. Alongside the rituals, food and decorations, choosing the right bhajans to play is crucial for setting the festive mood.
Devotees nationwide celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with immense enthusiasm each year. Also known as Vinayaka Chaturthi or Ganesh Utsav, this festival commemorates the birth of Lord Ganesha. This year, Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed from September 7 to September 17. Over these ten days, families come together to pray for wisdom and prosperity. Alongside the rituals, food and decorations, choosing the right bhajans to play is crucial for setting the festive mood. Here’s a curated list of songs to make your Ganesh Chaturthi celebration truly special:
Jai Ganesh Deva
This is one of the most popular bhajans without which your Ganesh Chaturthi playlist is incomplete. This track brings peace to the minds of all devotees and praises Lord Ganesha’s attributes. This iconic bhajan is sung by Anuradha Paudwal with a traditional composition by Arun Paudwal.
Mourya Re Bappa Mourya Re
Sung by Prahlad Shinde, this track repeatedly chants Lord Ganpati’s name, aiming to instill deep devotion. This track is a must-have in your festive bhajan collection.
Hey Gajanan Padharo
This bhajan, sung by Anuradha Paudwal, is ideal for welcoming Bappa home. Play this track as you bring the Ganapati idol and start the rituals for the ten-day-long festival.
Sukhkarta Dukhharta
This renowned bhajan, sung by Lata Mangeshkar, reminds devotees that Lord Ganesh protects our globe. It tells us how worshipping the lord can bring prosperity and ward off any obstacles in life.
Ekadantaya Vakratundaya Gauri Tanaya
This devotional song highlights the various names of Lord Ganesh, including Ekdantaya, which refers to his elephant head with one tusk. Sung by Shankar Mahadevan, the powerful tune immerses devotees in a deep, dedicated prayer to the almighty.
Ganesh Chalisa
This is another popular track sung by Anuradha Pauwal and composed by Shekahr Sen. The recitation of Ganesh Chalisa is said to bring wealth and eliminate impediments along the way. This will be a soulful yet classical addition to the playlist. You can play it while the rituals throughout the day are being performed or during the Ganesh aarti with your family and friends.
