Quick answer: The most-played Marathi Ganpati songs at mandapams centre on the aartis Sukhkarta Dukhharta and Shendur Lal Chadayo, sung morning and evening, alongside Ghalin Lotangan and the Atharvashirsha, with folk hits and dhol-tasha mixes for the aagman and visarjan processions.

In Maharashtra, Ganesh Chaturthi is incomplete without authentic Marathi music. Traditional aartis carry the morning and evening puja, while folk songs and dhol-tasha rule the processions. Here is a curated Marathi playlist for your 2026 Ganeshotsav mandapam.

Traditional Marathi Ganpati aartis

  • Sukhkarta Dukhharta — the most iconic Marathi Ganpati aarti, a must-play at every morning and evening aarti.
  • Shendur Lal Chadayo — a beloved traditional aarti describing the offering of sindoor to Lord Ganesha.
  • Jai Dev Jai Dev Jai Mangal Murti — rhythmic and powerful, perfect for community singing.
  • Ghalin Lotangan — a soulful piece often sung with deep emotion after the aarti.
  • Ganapati Atharvashirsha — the Vedic text recited or sung in many traditional mandals.

Sukhkarta Dukhharta — key lines

सुखकर्ता दुःखहर्ता वार्ता विघ्नाची। नुरवी पुरवी प्रेम कृपा जयाची। सर्वांगी सुंदर उटी शेंदुराची। कंठी झळके माळ मुक्ताफळांची॥ जय देव जय देव जय मंगलमूर्ती। दर्शनमात्रे मनकामना पुरती॥

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  • Ashi Chik Motyachi Maal — an extremely popular folk-style favourite.
  • Parvatichya Bala and Ganraj Maza Ala Re — much-loved devotional folk tracks.
  • Omkar Swaroopa — a soulful bhajan popular across mandals.
  • Aali Ganpatichi Swari and Ganpati Majha Nachat Aala — festive arrival songs.
  • Bappa Morya Re — in its many versions, a crowd chant for processions.

Artists such as Anand Shinde, Pralhad Shinde and Milind Shinde have made many of these tracks household names across Maharashtra.

Modern tracks and dhol-tasha

Contemporary compositions and high-energy dhol-tasha mixes of traditional aartis keep the youth engaged, especially in the aagman (arrival) and visarjan processions. Use official uploads and keep to your mandal’s permitted hours.

A session-by-session Marathi mandapam playlist

  • Morning: Sukhkarta Dukhharta, Shendur Lal Chadayo, soft traditional bhajans and the Atharvashirsha.
  • Daytime background: instrumental versions and classical Marathi bhajans.
  • Evening aarti and cultural programme: the full aarti sequence (Sukhkarta, Shendur Lal, Jai Dev), folk hits like Ashi Chik Motyachi Maal and Parvatichya Bala, and live singing.
  • Procession and visarjan: high-energy folk songs, dhol-tasha mixes, Bappa Morya chants and fast-paced aagman and visarjan tracks.

Tips for playing Marathi songs at your mandapam

  • Always start and end the aarti with Sukhkarta Dukhharta.
  • Mix traditional aartis with folk songs for balanced appeal, and encourage live singing by local artists.
  • Use a sound system suited to open mandapams, and build a long continuous playlist (10–12 hours).
  • Include dhol-tasha tracks for processions, and observe local noise rules and permitted hours.

For the words and meaning, see our Sukhkarta Dukhharta aarti guide. गणपती बाप्पा मोरया, मंगलमूर्ती मोरया!

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is the most important Marathi Ganpati aarti?

Sukhkarta Dukhharta is the number-one must-play aarti, sung at every morning and evening aarti in Maharashtra’s mandals and homes.

What is Shendur Lal Chadayo?

It is a beloved traditional Ganpati aarti describing the offering of sindoor (vermilion) to Lord Ganesha, extremely popular across Maharashtra.

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Are folk songs suitable for traditional mandals?

Yes. Most modern mandals happily mix traditional aartis with popular folk tracks, keeping the aarti times devotional and using folk and dhol-tasha for processions.

Where can I get Marathi Ganpati songs?

On YouTube channels specialising in Marathi bhakti music, and on platforms like Spotify and Gaana. Use official uploads and follow local noise rules.

What is Ghalin Lotangan?

Ghalin Lotangan is a soulful prayer often sung after the aarti, expressing devotion and surrender to the deity.

Who are famous Marathi Ganpati folk singers?

Artists such as Anand Shinde, Pralhad Shinde and Milind Shinde have popularised many well-loved Marathi Ganpati folk songs.

How long should the mandapam playlist be?

Aim for continuous music from morning to night — a 10–12 hour loop — with special focus on the morning and evening aarti times.

What songs suit the dhol-tasha procession?

High-energy folk songs, dhol-tasha mixes and Bappa Morya chants, along with fast-paced aagman and visarjan tracks, are the classic procession choices.