Kanwar Yatra Katha
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 8 sections
Kanwar Yatra Katha
Verse 1
Original
जय गंगा मैया जय गंगा मैया
Transliteration
Jai Ganga Maiya Jai Ganga Maiya
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Mother Ganga, victory to Mother Ganga
Verse 2
Original
हर हर बोले सुनी गंगा अवतरना
Transliteration
Har Har Bole Suni Ganga Avatarna
Meaning / Translation
The call of 'Har Har' was heard, and Ganga descended
Verse 3
Original
शिव जी के जटा से गंगा अवतरना
Transliteration
Shiv Ji Ke Jata Se Ganga Avatarna
Meaning / Translation
Ganga descended from the locks of Lord Shiva
Verse 4
Original
गंगा मैया की कृपा से भक्तों के पाप धुल जाते
Transliteration
Ganga Maiya Ki Kripa Se Bhakton Ke Paap Dhol Jate
Meaning / Translation
By the grace of Mother Ganga, the sins of devotees are washed away
Verse 5
Original
कानवरियों के लिए गंगा जल लाना महापुण्य का काम है
Transliteration
Kanwariyon Ke Liye Ganga Jal Lana Mahapunya Ka Kaam Hai
Meaning / Translation
Bringing Ganga water for Kanwariyas is a greatly virtuous deed
Verse 6
Original
जो कानवरिया गंगा जल लाते हैं, वे पुण्य को प्राप्त होते हैं
Transliteration
Jo Kanwariya Ganga Jal Late Hain, Ve Punya Ko Prapt Hote Hain
Meaning / Translation
Those who bring Ganga water attain merit
Verse 7
Original
हर हर गंगे भक्तों की लाज रखो
Transliteration
Har Har Gange Bhakton Ki Laaj Rakho
Meaning / Translation
Protect the honor of your devotees, O Ganga
Verse 8
Original
जय गंगा मैया जय गंगा मैया
Transliteration
Jai Ganga Maiya Jai Ganga Maiya
Meaning / Translation
Victory to Mother Ganga, victory to Mother Ganga