An aarti is a song that glorifies the grace and the powers of a deity. During Navratri, we seek the blessings of the divine mother and end our evening prayers by singing the Maa Durga Aarti. See below the lyrics for the lyrics of this Aarti with its meaning in English:
Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri.
Tumko Nishadin Dhyavat, Hari Bramha Shivri You are so rich in beauty and purity, you are the object of daily meditation of Lord Vishnu, Lord Brahma and Lord Shiva.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri.
Maang Sindur Virajat, Tiko Mrigamad Ko The bright vermillion adorns your forehead, and the fragrance of the musk is enchanting.
Ujjval Se Do Naina, Chandravadan Niko Your eyes twinkle, and your beautiful face looks like the enchanting Moon.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri
Kanak Saman Kalevar, Raktambar Raje Your body shimmers like gold, and your red attire is spellbinding
Raktpushp Gal Mala, Kanthan Par Saje . And the garland of red flowers decorates your neck.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri
Kehari Vahan Rajat, Khadag Khapar Dhari O Mother Goddess, you are the one who is mounted on a lion. You hold a skull and a sword in your hands.
Sur-Nar-Munijan Sevat, Tinake Dukhahari You are the one who rids the saints, men and the sages of all their grief.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri (Glory to you O Mother Gauri)
Kaanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti Your earrings and pearl nose ring look captivating
Kotik Chandra Divakar, Rajat Sam Jyoti and your radiance is brighter than a thousand Suns and Moons put together.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri
Shumbh-Nishumbh Bidare, Mahishasur Ghati O Mother Goddess, you are the slayer of demons Shumbh, Nishumbh, Mahishasur and Dhumravilochan.
Dhumravilochan Naina, Nishidin Madamati Your eyes reflected a frenzy of fury day in and day out.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri
Chand-Mund Sanhare, Shonit Beej Hare Glory to the Mother Goddess, who annihilated Chand and Mund
Madhu-Kaitabh Dou Mare, Sur Bhaya Door Kare Raktabeej, Madhu and Kaitabh. You are the one who eliminates fear.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri
Brahmani, Rudrani, Tum Kamala Rani You are the consort of Lord Brahma, Lord Rudra and Lord Shiva.
Agam Nigam Bakhani, Tum Shiv Patarani The vedas and shastras describe you as Goddess Parvati, the Queen consort of Lord Shiva.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri
Chausath Yogini Gavat,Nritya Karat Bhairon, Bajat Tal Mridanga, Aru Baajat Damaru The sixty-four Yoginis sing, and Bhairon dances, in your presence to the sound of the Mridanga (tambour) and damaru (drum).
Om Jai Ambe Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri
Tum Hi Jag Ki Mata, Tum Hi Ho Bharata Bhaktan Ki Dukh Harta, Sukh Sampati Karta You are the Mother of this Universe, you are the saviour. You relieve devotees of their troubles and bestow upon them happiness and prosperity.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri
Bhuja Char Ati Shobhit, Varamudra Dhari Manvanchhit Phal Pavat, Sevat Nar Nari Your 4 arms disclose your power, and one of your hands blesses us. Those women and men who worship you will have their wishes fulfilled.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri
Kanchan Thal Virajat, Agar Kapur Bati Shrimalaketu Mein Rajat, Koti Ratan Jyoti Items like incense sticks, camphor and wicks are lit and kept on a golden platter for you, and you emit light brighter than millions of gems.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri Glory to you O Mother Gauri
Shri Ambeji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Nar Gave Kahat Shivanand Svami, Sukh-Sampatti Pave Those who sing Ambeji’s aarti with devotion, get blessed with happiness and prosperity, says Shivanand Swami.