Introduction

Hello Friends! We all know that every day of the week has a special significance. Similarly, Wednesday is dedicated to Lord Ganesha, the god of knowledge, wisdom, and auspiciousness. By performing Budhwar Ki Aarti on Wednesday, we pray for success in life and removal of obstacles.

Budhwar Ki Aarti and Mantra

आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै।
तन मन भी न्यौछावर कीजै॥

गौर श्याम मुख निरखन लीजै।
हरि का स्वरूप नयन भरि पीजै॥

गौर श्याम मुख निरखन लीजै।
हरि का स्वरूप नयन भरि पीजै॥
तन मन भी न्यौछावर कीजै॥
आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै।

रवि शशि कोटि बदन की शोभा।
ताहि निरखि मेरो मन लोभा॥
रवि शशि कोटि बदन की शोभा।
ताहि निरखि मेरो मन लोभा॥
तन मन भी न्यौछावर कीजै॥
आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै।

ओढ़े नील पीत पट सारी।
कुंज बिहारी गिरिवरधारी॥
ओढ़े नील पीत पट सारी।
कुंज बिहारी गिरिवरधारी॥
तन मन भी न्यौछावर कीजै॥
आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै।

फूलन सेज फूल की माला।
रत्न सिंहासन बैठे नंदलाला॥
फूलन सेज फूल की माला।
रत्न सिंहासन बैठे नंदलाला॥
तन मन भी न्यौछावर कीजै॥
आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै।

कंचन थार कपूर की बाती।
हरि आए निर्मल भई छाती॥
कंचन थार कपूर की बाती।
हरि आए निर्मल भई छाती॥
तन मन भी न्यौछावर कीजै॥
आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै।

श्री पुरुषोत्तम गिरिवरधारी।
आरती करें सकल ब्रज नारी॥
श्री पुरुषोत्तम गिरिवरधारी।
आरती करें सकल ब्रज नारी॥
तन मन भी न्यौछावर कीजै॥
आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै।

नंदनंदन बृजभान किशोरी।
परमानंद स्वामी अविचल जोरी॥
नंदनंदन बृजभान किशोरी।
परमानंद स्वामी अविचल जोरी॥
तन मन भी न्यौछावर कीजै॥
आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै।

आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै।
तन मन भी न्यौछावर कीजै॥
आरती युगलकिशोर की कीजै।
तन मन भी न्यौछावर कीजै॥

श्रीमंदिर साहित्य पर पाए ऐसी ही भक्तिमय आरती का संग्रह।

Importance of Wednesday Aarti

• Intelligence and discretion: By worshiping Lord Ganesha, our intelligence becomes sharp and we are able to take right decisions.
• Freedom from obstacles: Lord Ganesha is called Vighnaharta, that is, he removes obstacles from our life.
• Good luck and prosperity: Wednesday Aarti brings good luck in life and also brings success in the workplace.

Worship method of Wednesday Aarti

1. Purification: First of all take bath and wear clean clothes. Clean the place of worship also.
2. Resolution: Meditate on Lord Ganesha by taking water in a vessel and take a resolution to worship him.
3. Asana and lighting the lamp: Spread a asana in front of the idol or picture of Lord Ganesha. Light a ghee lamp.
4. Invocation and worship: Worship the idol of Lord Ganesha with water, Akshat, flowers, Durva, sandalwood, Roli, etc.
5. Aarti and Mantra: Sing Aarti of Lord Ganesha. If you know any special Ganesh mantra, then chant it also.
6. Prasad: Offer sweets or modak to Lord Ganesha.
7. Apology: Finally ask for forgiveness from Lord Ganesha for any mistakes made in the puja.

Story related to Budhwar Ki Aarti

Once an old lady used to worship Lord Ganesha with simplicity on Wednesday. This brought happiness and prosperity to his house. Her neighbor started getting jealous after seeing this. One day he defiled the old lady’s place of worship. In anger, the old woman cursed the neighbor, due to which everything she owned was destroyed. The neighbor apologized to the old lady and herself started fasting and worshiping Lord Ganesha. Due to this he again got wealth and grains.

Benefits of Wednesday Aarti

• One gets the strength to face the challenges that come in life.
• One gets success and concentration in studies.
• There is progress in business.
• There is peace and positivity in the mind.

Materials used in the worship of Lord Ganesha (worship material)

• statue or picture of ganesh ji
• lamp and ghee
• kumkum, turmeric, sandalwood
• Flowers (especially red flowers and Durva grass)
• Akshat (whole rice)
• incense/agarbatti
• Fruits and Sweets (Modak Atipriya)
• Water container and spoon

Some questions related to Budhwar Ki Aarti (FAQs)

1. At what time should Wednesday Aarti be performed?

Answer: While it’s considered best to worship Lord Ganesha early in the morning, you can perform the Aarti at any time on Wednesday.

2. Can Wednesday fast also be observed?

Answer: Observing a Wednesday fast removes the negative effects of planet Mercury and grants the special blessings of Lord Ganesha.

3. Which flowers should be especially offered to Lord Ganesha on Wednesday?

Answer: Devotees offer Lord Ganesha red flowers like roses and hibiscus because he loves them. Durva grass is also considered a very auspicious offering.

4. Do wishes get fulfilled by Budhwar Ki Aarti?

Answer: By performing Aarti and fasting on Wednesday with true heart and devotion, the wishes of the devotees are definitely fulfilled. Shri Ganesh removes troubles and gives auspicious results.

Conclusion

Dear readers, I hope that this article has given you detailed information about Wednesday Aarti. Ganesh ji is dear to everyone, he is the first one to be worshipped. May his blessings always be upon us all! If you like the information then share it with others also so that more and more people can receive the blessings of Ganpati Bappa.

Finally, here are some other popular mantras of Lord Ganesha:

• Ganesh Gayatri Mantra: “Om Ekadantay Vidmahe, Vakratundaya Dhimahi, Tanno Danti Prachodayat.”
• Siddhi Mantra: “Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Glaun Gan Ganapataye Var Varad Sarvajanam Mein Vashmanaya Swaha”

Jai Ganesh!