Indian Festivals IH on 10/18/2011
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Indian Festivals IH on 10/18/2011
Invocation (Ganesh Vandana)
Original
प्रथम पूज्य गजानन देवा, सब उत्सवों के तुम हो सेवा। विघ्न विनाशक मंगलकारी, महिमा तुम्हारी जग से न्यारी।
Transliteration
Pratham pujya Gajanana deva, sab utsavon ke tum ho seva. Vighna vinashak mangalkari, mahima tumhari jag se nyaari.
Meaning / Translation
O Gajanana, the first to be worshipped, you are the essence of all festivals. Destroyer of obstacles and bringer of auspiciousness, your glory is unique in the entire world.
The Light of Prosperity (Deepotsav)
Original
लक्ष्मी माता का वास हो, सुख समृद्धि का प्रकाश हो। दीपों की माला सजी रहे, खुशियों की लहर चली रहे।
Transliteration
Lakshmi Mata ka vaas ho, sukh samriddhi ka prakash ho. Deepon ki maala saji rahe, khushiyon ki lahar chali rahe.
Meaning / Translation
May Goddess Lakshmi reside here, bringing the light of happiness and prosperity. May the garlands of lamps remain decorated, and the wave of joy keep flowing.
The Colors of Devotion (Holi & Krishna)
Original
कान्हा की मुरली, होली की मस्ती, भक्ति में डूबी हर एक बस्ती। रंगों का संगम, प्रेम का त्यौहार, बढ़ता रहे सदा सबका प्यार।
Transliteration
Kanha ki murli, Holi ki masti, bhakti mein doobi har ek basti. Rangon ka sangam, prem ka tyohar, badhta rahe sada sabka pyaar.
Meaning / Translation
The flute of Krishna, the intoxication of Holi, every settlement is immersed in devotion. The confluence of colors, the festival of love, may everyone's love continue to grow forever.
Universal Celebration (Conclusion)
Original
हर पर्व में शिव का वास, जन जन में विश्वास। उत्सव मनाएं मिलजुलकर हम, मिट जाएं सारे गम।
Transliteration
Har parv mein Shiv ka vaas, jan jan mein vishwas. Utsav manayein miljulkar hum, mit jayein saare gam.
Meaning / Translation
In every festival, Lord Shiva resides; in every person, there is faith. Let us celebrate festivals together, so that all sorrows may vanish.