Durga Aarti

Transliteration & Meaning:

"Om Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri,
Tumako Nishadina Dhyavata, Hari Brahma Shivari."
Meaning: Glory to Mother Durga, Ambika! Worshipped constantly by Hari, Brahma, and Shiva.

"Manga Sindura Virajata, Tiko Mrigamada Ko,
Ujjvala Se Do Naina, Chandrabadana Niko."
Meaning: Vermillion adorns your forehead, with bright eyes and a beautiful face shining like the moon.

"Kanaka Samana Kalevara, Raktambara Raje,
Raktapushpa Gala Mala, Kanthahara Saje."
Meaning: Your golden body looks stunning dressed in red garments, with a garland of red flowers around your neck.

"Kehari Vahana Rajata, Khadga Khappara Dhari,
Sura-Nara-Munijana Sevata, Tinake Duhkhahari."
Meaning: Mounted on a lion, holding a sword and skull-cup, served by gods, humans, and sages, you remove all their pains.

"Kanana Kundala Shobhita, Nasagre Moti,
Koti Chandra Divakara, Rajat Sama Jyoti."
Meaning: Your ears are adorned with earrings, and your nose with a pearl. Your effulgence is equal to millions of suns and moons.

"Shumbha-Nishumbha Bidare, Mahishasura Ghati,
Dhumra Vilochana Naina, Nishadina Madamati."
Meaning: You are the slayer of demons Shumbha, Nishumbha, Mahishasura, and Dhumralochana, standing as absolute power.

"Chanda-Munda Sanhare, Shonita Bija Hare,
Madhu-Kaitabha Dou Mare, Sura Bhayahina Kare."
Meaning: You destroyed demons Chanda, Munda, and Raktabija, along with Madhu and Kaitabha, freeing the gods of fear.

"Brahmani, Rudrani, Tuma Kamala Rani,
Agama Nigama Bakhani, Tuma Shiva Patarani."
Meaning: You are the energy of Brahma, Rudra, and Vishnu. Praised in scriptures, you are the consort of Lord Shiva.

"Shri Ambeji Ki Arati, Jo Koi Nara Gave,
Kahata Shivananda Svami, Sukha-Sampatti Pave."
Meaning: Whoever sings this aarti to Mother Durga receives happiness, health, and prosperity.