Bhajan / Aarti · Intermediate

Sukhkarta Dukhharta — Harmonium Notes in Sargam

The beloved Marathi aarti to Lord Ganesha, sung across Maharashtra during Ganesh Chaturthi. A simple, repetitive melody ideal for group singing. Use this independently prepared lesson with the web harmonium, then check each phrase against a steady Sa.

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Sukhkarta Dukhharta harmonium notes

These Sukhkarta Dukhharta harmonium notes follow the traditional Marathi Ganesh aarti sung during Ganesh Chaturthi. The tune is simple and repetitive, sitting in a Bilawal-like scale with a gentle dip to the lower-octave Pa and Ni (written with a trailing dot, like P.).

Song type: Bhajan / Aarti
Scale / raga reference: Bilawal-like
Level: Intermediate

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Sukhkarta Dukhharta Sargam notation

The Sukhkarta Dukhharta Sargam notation below is a simplified beginner arrangement. The aarti repeats a short phrase, so once you learn the opening line the rest follows quickly.

Sukhkarta dukhharta
P. S S | S S S | S R
Varta vighnachi
S R S N. | S R
Nurvi purvi prem krupa jayachi
R R | N. S | S S S
Sarvangi sundar
S R G M | G R | S R S

Practice method for this lesson

For Sukhkarta Dukhharta on harmonium, keep a steady, devotional pace suitable for group singing. The melody centres on Sa and Re, so it is comfortable for beginners and large gatherings alike.

Sukhkarta Dukhharta for Ganesh Chaturthi

This Ganpati aarti is sung in homes and pandals across Maharashtra during Ganesh Chaturthi. The arrangement here is simplified for harmonium practice; performance versions add ornaments, but the core phrase stays the same.

Reading the notation: capitals are shuddh notes, lowercase are komal, Ḿ is tivra Ma, Ṡ is the upper Sa, a trailing dot (N.) is the lower octave, | separates phrases and - holds a note. New to Sargam? The harmonium notes guide maps every syllable to a key and a Western pitch.

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This Sukhkarta Dukhharta notation is a simplified, independently prepared educational transcription for personal practice and does not reproduce official sheet music, lyrics, recordings, or video. See our editorial policy; rights holders may request a correction or removal through the contact page.