Traditional Godh Bharai (Baby Shower) Ceremony Songs and Prayers
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
गणेश वंदना (Invocation to Lord Ganesha)
Original
श्री गणेशाय नमः। वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ। निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा॥
Transliteration
Shri Ganeshaya Namah. Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samaprabha. Nirvighnam Kuru Me Deva Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada.
Meaning / Translation
Salutations to Lord Ganesha. O Lord with a curved trunk and a massive body, whose brilliance is equal to millions of suns, please make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always.
गोद भराई लोक गीत (Main Godh Bharai Folk Song)
Original
खुशियों की आई है घड़ी, गोद भराई की बेला है। फल, मिठाई और चुनरी से, सजाया सारा मेला है। मंगल गीत गाओ सब मिलकर, खुशियों का ये त्योहार है।
Transliteration
Khushiyon ki aayi hai ghadi, godh bharai ki bela hai. Phal, mithai aur chunri se, sajaya saara mela hai. Mangal geet gao sab milkar, khushiyon ka ye tyohar hai.
Meaning / Translation
The hour of happiness has arrived, it is the time for the baby shower. With fruits, sweets, and traditional veils, the whole gathering is decorated. Let everyone sing auspicious songs together, for this is a festival of joy.
माँ के लिए आशीर्वाद (Blessings for the Mother)
Original
सदा सुहागन रहो तुम, ममता का तुम रूप बनो। आने वाले नन्हे शिशु का, तुम पावन धूप बनो। सुहाग रहे तेरा अटूट, मंगलमय हो जीवन तुम्हारा।
Transliteration
Sada suhagan raho tum, mamta ka tum roop bano. Aane wale nanhe shishu ka, tum paavan dhoop bano. Suhag rahe tera atoot, mangalmay ho jeevan tumhara.
Meaning / Translation
May you always remain blessed in your marriage, may you embody the form of motherly love. For the little child arriving, may you become the sacred sunlight. May your marital bliss be unbreakable, and may your life be auspicious.
शिशु के लिए मंगल कामना (Auspicious Prayers for the Child)
Original
जगमग हो जाए आँगन तेरा, जब आए नन्हा मेहमान। सुख, शांति और समृद्धि मिले, रहे सदा ऊँचा तेरा मान। देवों का आशीष मिले, खिलता रहे तेरा जीवन।
Transliteration
Jagmag ho jaaye aangan tera, jab aaye nanha mehmaan. Sukh, shanti aur samriddhi mile, rahe sada ooncha tera maan. Devon ka aashish mile, khilta rahe tera jeevan.
Meaning / Translation
May your courtyard be illuminated when the little guest arrives. May [the child] receive happiness, peace, and prosperity, and may their honor always remain high. May the blessings of the Gods be upon you, and may your life continue to bloom.