Lord Gangadhara Aarti - Benefits, special occasion and when to recite

The "Om Jai Gangadhara Aarti" is a Hindu devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, particularly revered in the Gangadhareshwar Temple in Bangalore, India. The Aarti praises Lord Gangadhara, another name for Shiva, who holds the river Ganga (Ganges) in his matted locks. It expresses devotion and gratitude towards Lord Shiva for his divine attributes and blessings. The Aarti is usually sung during worship rituals, accompanied by the offering of lighted lamps or candles, incense, and other ceremonial items.

Aarti

Om Jai Gangadhar Jai Har,
Jai Girijadhisha.
Twan Maan Paalay Nityan,
Krpaya Jagdisha ॥
Om Har Har Har Mahadev
Kailase Girishikare,
Kalpadrumavipine.
Gunjati Madhukarapunje,
Kunjavane Gahane
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Kokilakoojit Khelat,
Hansavan Lalita.
Rachayati Kalakalapan,
Nrtyati Mudasahita ॥
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Tasminllalitasudeshe,
Shaala Manirachita.
Tanmadhye Haranikate,
Gauri Mudasahita ॥

Kreeda Rachayati,
Bhoosharanchit Nijamisham.
Indraadik Sur Sevat,
Namayate Shisham.
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Bibudhabadhu Bahu Nrtyat,
Hrdaye Mudasahita.
Kinnar Gaayan Kurute,
Sapt Svar Sahita ॥

Dhinakat Thai Thai Dhinakat,
Mrdang Vadayate.
Kvan Kvan Lalita Venun,
Madhuran Naatayate ॥
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Run Run Charane Rachayati,
Noopuramujjvalita.
Chakravarte Bhramayati,
Kurute Taan Dhik Taan ॥
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Taan Taan Lup Chup,
Taan Taan Damaroo Vadayate.
Angushthangulinadan,
Laskatan Kurute ॥
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Kapurradyutigauran,
Panchananasahitam.
Trinayanashashidharamaulin,
Vishadharakanthayutam‌ ॥
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Sundarajatayakalapan,
Paavakayutabhaalam.
Damarutrishoolapinaakan,
Karadhrtanrkapaalam‌ ॥
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Mundai Rachayati Maala,
Pannagamupavitam.
Vaamavibhaage Girija,
Roopan Atilalitam
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Sundarasakalasharire,
Krtabhasmabharanam.
Iti Vrshabhadvajaroopan,
Tapatrayaharanan ॥
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Shankhaninadan Krtva,
Jhallari Naadayate.
Neerajayate Brahma,
Vedrchaan Pathate ॥
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Atimrducharanasarojan,
Hrtkamale Dhrtva.
Avalokayati Maheshan,
Ishan Abhinatva ॥
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Dhyanan AAarti Samaye,
Hrdaye Ati Krtva.
Ramastrijatanaathan,
Ishan Abhinatva
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Sangatimevan Pratidin,
Pathan Yah Kurute.
Shivasaayujyan Gachchhati,
Bhaktya Yah Shrrnute ॥
Om Har Har Har Mahadev

Benefits

1. Enhances spiritual connection with Lord Shiva.
2. Invokes blessings and protection.
3. Promotes inner peace and clarity of mind.
4. Facilitates the removal of obstacles in life.
5. Cultivates gratitude towards divine energy.
6. Strengthens community bonds among devotees.
7. Preserves and promotes Hindu cultural traditions.

Special occasion and when to sing:

1. During evening (sandhya) Aarti: Typically performed at dusk, this is a common time for singing the Aarti in temples and homes.

2. Festivals dedicated to Lord Shiva: Such as Maha Shivaratri or Shravan Somvar (Mondays in the Hindu month of Shravan), the Aarti is often sung during special ceremonies and celebrations.

3. Regular temple prayers: The Aarti forms a part of the daily worship rituals in many temples, often performed multiple times a day, including mornings and evenings.

4. Personal devotional practices: Individuals may choose to sing the Aarti at any time as part of their personal worship or meditation sessions to connect with Lord Shiva and express their devotion.

5. Auspicious occasions: The Aarti may be sung during auspicious events like weddings, housewarming ceremonies, or other significant life milestones to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva.

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