Lord Ganesha is also known as Vighnakarta, which means Creator of Obstacles, as well as Vighnahart which means Destroyer of Obstacles, hence Lord Ganesha is worshipped first so that he may destroy all unforeseen obstacles that may come while undertaking a task.
Ganpati Aarti not only holds special prominence during Ganesha Chaturthi, but throughout the year as well, as reciting and performing Ganesha Aarti is said to bestow peace, happiness, and prosperity upon all devotees.
RITUAL FOR PERFORMING GANESHA AARTI
After a bath, perform Sandhya Vandana. Recite Ganesha Stotra, (the most known one is Vakratunda Mahakaya…).
After this, put forward offerings to Lord Ganesha.
The last step is to perform the Aarti.
Bhagwan Ganesh Aarti
Sukhkarta Dukhharta Varta Vighnachi
Nurvi Purvi Prema Kripa Jayachi
Sarvangi Sundara Uti Shendurachi
Kanthi Jhalake Maala Muktaphalanchi
Jai Deva Jai Deva Jai Mangalamurti
Darshanamatre Manakamana Purti
Ratnakhachita Phara Tuja Gaurikumara
Chandanachi Uti Kumkumkeshara
Hire Jadita Mukuta Shobhato Bara
Runjhunati Nupure Charni Ghagaria
Jai Deva Jai Deva Jai Mangalamurti
Darshanamatre Manakamana Purti
Lambodara Pitambara Phanivara Bandhana
Sarala Sonda Vakratunda Trinayana
Daasa Ramacha Vaata Pahe Sadana
Sankati Pavave Nirvani Rakshave Suravaravandana
Jai Deva Jai Deva Jai Mangalamurti
Darshanamatre Manakamana Purti