Sri Maa Durga Arati English Lyrics and Meaning:
Jai Ambe Gaurii Maiyaa Jai Shyaamaa Gaurii
Nishadin Tumko Dhyaavat Hari Brahma Shivajii
Jai Ambe Gaurii
“Glory to you, O divine Mother Gauri, glory to you, O Parvati, who are so rich in maiden grace (virgin beauty), the object of daily meditation by Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva!”
Maang Sinduur Viraajat Tiko Mrig Madko
Ujjvalse Douu Nainaa Chandravadann Niiko
Jai Ambe Gaurii
“O Ambe! On your forehead is a resplendent mark of vermilion along with a mark of musk (signifying good luck). Your twin eyes are bright and your face beautiful as the moon.”
Kanak Samaan Kalevar, Raktaambar Raaje
Raktapushp Galmaalaa, Kanthahaar Saaje
Jai Ambe Gaurii
“Your body with a tinge of gold is splendidly dressed in red attire; on your throat lies a wreath of red blossoms like a beautiful necklace.”
Kehari Vaahan Raajat, Khadag Khappar Dhaari
Sur Nar Munijan Sevat, Tinake Dukh Haari
Jai Ambe Gaurii
“Your vehicle, the lion, is, O Mother in keeping with your splendid form; you bear a sword and a skull in your hands, and on you attend the gods, men, hermits and your votaries whose grief you drive away.”
Kaanan Kunadal Shobhit, Naasaagre Motii
Kotik Chandra Divaakar, Sam Raajat Jyotii
Jai Ambe Gaurii
“You are adorned with rings on your ears and with pearl on the tip of your nose, your radiance looks as splendid as that of myriad of suns and moons.”
Shumbh Nishumbh Bidaare, Mahishaasur Ghaatii
Dhuumra Vilochan Nainaa, Nishadin Madamaatii
Jai Ambe Gaurii
“O slayer of the demon Mahisha, you tore apart the bodies of Shumbha, Nishumbha and Dhuumravilochana. (In the battle waged against them) your eyes reflected a frenzy of fury every day and night.”
Brahmaanii Rudraanii, Tum Kamalaa Raanii
Aagam-Nigam Bakhaanii, Tum Shiv Pataraanii
Jai Ambe Gaurii
“You are the beloved consort of Brahma, Rudra and Vishnu. The Vedas and the Shastras describe you as the queen consort of Shiva,”
Chausath Yoginii Gaavat, Nritya Karat Bhairon
Baajat Taal Mridanga, Aur Baajat Damaruu
Jai Ambe Gaurii
“Sixty-four Yoginis chorus your praise and glorify you, while Bhairava (Shiva) dances in tune to the accompaniment of the sound of tambour (mridanga) and drum (damaru).”
Tum Ho Jaga Kii Maataa, Tum Hii Ho Bhartaa
Bhaktan Kii Dukha Hartaa, Sukha Sampati Kartaa
Jai Ambe Gaurii
“You are the mother of the universe, its sustainer, reliever of your devotees’ affliction and bestower of happiness and prosperity.”
Bhujaa ast Ati Shobhit, Var Mudraa Dhaarii
Manavaanchit Phal Paavat, Sevat Nar Naarii
“The four arms you have adorned your person, while the hand raised in benediction reveals your benign aspect. Those among men and women who wait on you and worship you have all their cherished wishes ever fulfilled.”
Kanchan Thaal Viraajat, Agar Kapuur Baatii
Bhaalaketu Mein Raajat, Kotiratan Jyotii
Jai Ambe Gaurii
“In a golden platter are beautifully laid aloe and camphor, both of which have lighted (to be waved before you); in the radiance of your forehead is reflected the splendor of myriad gems.”
Other Deities Aarti:
Shri Om Jai Jagdish Hare Arati
Shri Laxmi Mata Arati
Shri Parvati Mata Arati
Shri Santoshi Mata Arati
Shri Satyanarayan Bhagwan Arati
Shri Annapurna Devi Arati
Sri Ganesh Arati
Sri Krishna Arati
Shri Maa Durga Arati
Shri Ramdev Baba Arati
Rani Sati Dadi Arati
Shri Saraswati Ma Arati
Shaaligram Ji Arati
Shitala Mata Arati
Shri Hanuman Arati
Shri Shiva’s Arati
