Ganga Dussehra Festival
Ganga Dussehra Festival
Lyrics with Meaning
View lyrics page →Invocation
Original
जय गंगे जय गंगे माता, पावन अमृत की तुम दाता। स्वर्ग लोक से आई हो, सृष्टि की प्यास बुझाई हो।
Transliteration
Jai Gange Jai Gange Mata, Paavan Amrit Ki Tum Daata. Swarg Lok Se Aayi Ho, Srishti Ki Pyaas Bujhayi Ho.
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Mother Ganga, Victory to Mother Ganga, you are the giver of pure nectar. You have descended from the heavenly realms and quenched the thirst of creation.
The Descent (Avataran)
Original
शिव की जटाओं में तुम समाई, स्वर्ग से धरती पर तुम आईं। वेग तुम्हारा भारी था, महादेव ने जटा में संवारा था।
Transliteration
Shiva Ki Jataon Mein Tum Samayi, Swarg Se Dharti Par Tum Aayi. Veg Tumhara Bhaari Tha, Mahadev Ne Jata Mein Sanwara Tha.
Meaning / Translation
You resided within the matted locks of Lord Shiva; you descended from heaven to the earth. Your flow was mighty, and Lord Mahadev contained you within his locks.
Purification and Salvation
Original
पापियों के पाप मिटाती हो, मोक्ष का मार्ग दिखाती हो। जो भी श्रद्धा से जल में आए, भवसागर से पार उतर जाए।
Transliteration
Paapiyon Ke Paap Mitaati Ho, Moksh Ka Maarg Dikhaati Ho. Jo Bhi Shraddha Se Jal Mein Aaye, Bhav-saagar Se Paar Utar Jaaye.
Meaning / Translation
You erase the sins of the sinners and show the path to liberation. Whoever enters your waters with devotion, crosses over the ocean of worldly existence.
Dussehra Celebration
Original
गंगा दशहरा पर्व मनाते, श्रद्धा भाव से शीश नवाते। गंगे मैया की जय बोलो, मन का अंधकार अब तो खोलो।
Transliteration
Ganga Dussehra Parv Manaate, Shraddha Bhaav Se Sheesh Nawaate. Gange Maiya Ki Jai Bolo, Man Ka Andhkaar Ab To Kholo.
Meaning / Translation
We celebrate the festival of Ganga Dussehra, bowing our heads with deep devotion. Chant the victory of Mother Ganga, and let the darkness of the mind be dispelled.