॥ Aarti ॥
Om Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri.
Tumko Nishdin Dhyavat, Hari Brahma Shivari.
Meaning: O Goddess Ambe, fair and dark-hued Gauri! Glory to you. Even Vishnu, Brahma, and Shiva meditate upon you day and night.
Maang Sindoor Virajat, Teeko Mrigmad Ko.
Ujjwal Se Dou Naina, Chandravadan Neeko.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri…
Meaning: Vermillion adorns your hair parting and musk paste graces your forehead. Your two eyes are radiant and your face is as beautiful as the moon.
Kanak Saman Kalevar, Raktambar Raje.
Rakt Pushp Gal Mala, Kanthan Par Saje.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri…
Meaning: Your form is golden and you shine in red garments. A garland of red flowers adorns your neck beautifully.
Kehri Vahan Rajat, Khadga Khappardhari.
Sur Nar Munijan Sevat, Tinke Dukhari.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri…
Meaning: Seated on your lion vehicle, bearing sword and skull-cup, you are served by gods, humans, and sages, and you remove their sorrows.
Kanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti.
Kotik Chandra Divakar, Sam Rajat Jyoti.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri…
Meaning: Earrings adorn your ears and a pearl shines on your nose. Your radiance equals the splendour of millions of moons and suns.
Shumbh Nishumbh Bidare, Mahishasur Ghati.
Dhumra Vilochan Naina, Nishdin Madmati.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri…
Meaning: You slew Shumbha, Nishumbha and Mahishasura. Your eyes like those of Dhoomravilochan blaze with divine intoxication day and night.
Chand Mund Sanhare, Shonit Beej Hare.
Madhu Kaitabh Dou Mare, Sur Bhayheen Kare.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri…
Meaning: You destroyed Chand and Mund, vanquished Raktabija, slew Madhu and Kaitabha, and freed the gods from all fear.
Brahmani Rudrani Tum Kamala Rani.
Aagam Nigam Bakhani, Tum Shiv Patrani.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri…
Meaning: You are Brahmani, Rudrani, and Queen Kamala (Lakshmi) all in one. The scriptures extol you, and you are the beloved consort of Lord Shiva.
Chausath Yogini Gavat, Nritya Karat Bhairu.
Bajat Taal Mridanga, Aru Bajat Damru.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri…
Meaning: Sixty-four Yoginis sing your praises, Bhairava dances in devotion, and the sounds of cymbals, mridang, and damaru fill the air.
Bhuja Char Ati Shobhit, Var Mudra Dhari.
Manvanchit Phal Pavat, Sevat Nar Nari.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri…
Meaning: Your four arms are wonderfully graceful, bearing the gesture of blessing. Men and women who serve you receive all the fruits of their heart’s wishes.