Durga Aarti

The hymn of Ma Durga is sung.

Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya, Jai Shyama Gauri Nishidin Tumko Dhyavat, Tumko Sabdin Sevat,

Hari, Brahma, Shivji…Jai (Glory to you, O divine Mother Gauri, glory to you, O Parvati, who are so rich in maiden grace, the object of daily meditation by Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.) Manga Sindoor Virajat, Teeko Mrigmad Ko, Maiya Teeko Mrigmad Ko, Ujjwal Se Dou Naina, Ujjwal Se Dou Naina, Chandra Vadan Neeko...Jai (O Ambe! On your forehead is a mark of vermilion along with a mark of musk . Your twin eyes are bright and your face beautiful as the moon.) Kanak Saman Kalevar, Raktambar Raje, Maiya Raktambar Raje, Raktapushpa Galmala, Kantahan Har Saje...Jai (Your body with a tinge of gold is beautifully dressed in red attire; on your throat there is a wreath of red blossoms like a beautiful necklace.) Kehari Vahan Rajat, Khadag Khappar Dhari, Sur Nar Munijan Sewat, Sur Nar Munijan Sewat, Tinke Dukh Hari… Jai (Your vehicle, the lion, is, O Mother in keeping with your majestic form; you hold a sword and a skull in your hands, and on you attend the gods, hermits, men and your devotees, whose grief you drive away.) Kanan Kudal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti, Maiya Nasagre Moti, Kotik Chandra Diwakar, Kotik Chandra Diwakar, Samrajat Jyoti…Jai (You are adorned with rings on your ears and with pearl on the tip of your nose, your radiance looks as beautiful as that of myriad of moons and suns.) Shumbhu Nishumbhu Vidare, Mahishasura Ghati, Maiya Mahishasura Ghati, Dhoomra Vilochan Naina, Dhoomra Vilochan Naina, Nishidin Madmati…Jai (O slayer of the demon Mahish, you tore apart the bodies of Shumbha, Nishumbha and Dhuumravilochana.) Chund Mund Sanhare, Shonit Bij Hare, Maiya Shonit Bij Hare, Madhu Kaitab Dou Mare, Madhu Kaitab Dou Mare, Sur Bhey Dur Kare…Jai (You slayed Chanda-Munda, and absolved Raktabija. You killed the pair of Madhu-Kaitabha, and removed the fears of demi-gods.) Brahmani Rudraini, Tum Kamala Rani, Maiya Tum Kamala Rani, Agam, Nigam Bhakhani, Agam Nigam Bhakhani, Tum Shiv Patrani…Jai (Your eyes reflected a frenzy of wrath everyday and night. You are the beloved companion of Brahma, Rudra and Vishnu.) Chausanth Yogini Gavet, Nritya Karen Bhairon, Maiya Nritya Karen Bhairon, Bajat Taal Mridanga, Bajat Taal Mridanga, Aur Bajat Dumroo…Jai (The Vedas and the Shastras describe you as the queen companion of Shiva Sixty-four Yoginis chorus your glory and glorify you, while Shiva dances in tune to the accompaniment of the sound of tambour and drum.) Tum Ho Jag Ki Maata, Var Mudra Bharta, Maiya Var Mudra Bharta, Manwanchchit Phal Paavat, Manwanchchit Phal Paavat, Sevat Nar Nari…Jai (You are mother of the universe, the almighty, its sustainer, reliever of your devotees' hardships and bestower of prosperity and happiness.) Kanchan Thaal Virajat, Agar Kapoor Bati, Maiya Agar Kapoor Bati, Malketu Men Rajat, Malketu Men Rajat, Koti Rattan Jyoti…Jai (Incense, camphor, and wick are present in a golden plate and the flame of Arati, comparable to million shining jewels, is seated in Malaketu.) Yeh Durgajiki Aarti, Jo Koi Nar Gave, Maiya Jo Koi Nar Gave, Kahat Shivanand Swami, Kahat Shivanand Swami, Sukh Sampatti Pave…Jai (Those among men and women who wait on you and worship you have all their wishes fulfilled. In a golden platter are beautifully laid aloe and camphor, both of which have lighted; and the radiance of your forehead is reflecting the splendour of gems.)