When is the best time and day to chant Aarti of Goddess Amba Gauri?

It is traditionally most auspicious to recite during Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya), especially on Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham). Traditional offerings include Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering.

What are the benefits of regularly chanting Aarti of Goddess Amba Gauri?

According to sacred tradition, regular recitation brings: Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home.

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Aarti of Goddess Amba Gauri

A beloved Hindu aarti to Goddess Ambe Gauri, describing her radiant form, her victories over demons and her blessings, sung especially at Navratri.

Verses

Om Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri. Tumko Nishdin Dhyaavat, Hari Brahma Shivji.

Om, victory to Mother Ambe Gauri, victory to Mother Shyama Gauri. You are meditated upon day and night by Lord Hari, Lord Brahma, and Lord Shiva.

Verse 1

Maang Sindoor Viraajat, Teeko Mrigmad Ko. Ujjwal Se Dou Naina, Chandravadan Neeko.

Vermilion adorns your forehead, and a mark of musk graces it. Both your eyes are bright and radiant, and your moon-like face is beautiful.

Verse 2

Kanak Samaan Kalevar, Raktambar Rajai. Raktapushp Gal Maala, Kanthan Par Sajai.

Your form shines like gold, and red garments glow upon you. A garland of red flowers adorns your neck.

Verse 3

Kehari Vaahan Raajat, Khadg Khappar Dhaari. Sur-Nar-Munijan Sevat, Tinke Dukhhaari.

You ride a lion, holding a sword and a skull bowl. Gods, humans, and sages serve you, and you remove their sorrows.

Verse 4

Kaanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti. Kotik Chand Diwaakar, Sam Raajat Jyoti.

Earrings adorn your ears, and a pearl rests at the tip of your nose. Your radiance equals that of millions of moons and suns.

Verse 5

Shumbh-Nishumbh Bidaare, Mahishaasur Ghaati. Dhoomr Vilochan Naina, Nishdin Madmaati.

You destroyed Shumbha and Nishumbha, and you are the slayer of Mahishasura. Your eyes are like smoke, and you are ever intoxicated with divine ecstasy day and night.

Verse 6

Chand-Mund Sanhaare, Shonit Beej Hare. Madhu-Kaitabh Dou Maare, Sur Bhayheen Kare.

You destroyed Chanda and Munda, and you vanquished the demon Shonitabija. You killed both Madhu and Kaitabha, making the gods fearless.

Verse 7

Brahmaani, Rudraani, Tum Kamalaa Raani. Aagam Nigam Bakhaani, Tum Shiv Patraani.

O Goddess, you are Brahmāṇī, Rudrāṇī, and Queen Kamalā. The scriptures proclaim you as the royal consort of Lord Shiva.

Verse 8

Chausath Yogini Mangal Gaavat, Nritya Karat Bhairon. Baajat Taal Mridangaa, Aru Baajat Damaroo.

The sixty-four Yoginis sing auspicious hymns, while Bhairava dances. The rhythm of the mridanga and the sound of the damaru fill the air.

Verse 9

Tum Hi Jag Ki Maata, Tum Hi Ho Bhaarta. Bhaktan Ki Dukh Haarta, Sukh Sampati Kaarta.

You alone are the mother of the universe, you alone are its sustainer. You remove the afflictions of your devotees and grant them joy and abundance.

Verse 10

Bhujaa Chaar Ati Shobhit, Var Mudraa Dhaari. Manvanchhit Phal Pavat, Sevat Nar Naari.

Your four arms are resplendent, and you hold the gesture of blessing. Those who serve you, both men and women, attain the fruits of their heart's desires.

Verse 11

Kanchan Thaal Viraajat, Agar Kapoor Baati. Shrimal Ketu Mein Raajat, Koti Ratan Jyoti.

A golden platter is adorned with lamps of agarwood and camphor. In the sacred emblem, millions of jewel-like lights radiate.

Verse 12

Shri Ambeji Ki Aarati, Jo Koi Nar Gaave. Kahat Shivaanand Swaami, Sukh-Sampati Paave.

Whoever sings this aarti of the revered Mother Amba, declares Shivananda Swami, attains joy and abundance.

Verse 13

Worship Guidelines & Chanting Benefits (Phalashruti)

Auspicious Day

Daily or auspicious lunar days (Ekadashi, Purnima, Pradosham)

Best Time (Muhurta)

Brahma Muhurta (4:00 AM – 6:00 AM) or Evening Dusk (Sandhya)

Sacred Offerings

Ghee lamp (Deepa), Incense (Dhoopa), Fresh flowers & Water offering

Spiritual Benefits (Phalashruti)

Peace of mind, spiritual upliftment, and harmonious energy in the home

Chanting Practice:Sing together with family at the conclusion of evening worship while offering a circular light flame.

Background

This hymn is an aarti, a devotional song traditionally sung while offering light (camphor or a lamp) to a deity. It belongs to the Shakta tradition, which reveres the Goddess as the supreme divine mother. Its thirteen verses praise Goddess Ambe Gauri, a form of Parvati or Durga, and recall victories described in the Devi Mahatmya. It is sung at evening worship and at festivals such as Navratri. The closing line carries the signature Shivananda Swami, the only clue to its composer; his date is not recorded, and the aarti has long passed into common devotional use.

About this Text

Composed by: Shivananda Swami

Did You Know?

Origin and popularity

'Jai Ambe Gauri' is one of the most widely sung aartis in North India, especially during Navratri, and is traditionally sung at the end of worship of the Goddess. The text names Shivananda Swami in its last line; the date and life of this composer are not established.

Victories recalled

Verses 6 and 7 recall the Goddess's victories in the Devi Mahatmya: Shumbha and Nishumbha (chapters 9 and 10), Mahishasura (chapters 2 to 4), Chanda and Munda (chapter 7), Raktabija, whose every drop of blood spawned a new demon (chapter 8), and Madhu and Kaitabha (chapter 1).

Her form

Verses 2 to 5 and 11 paint her golden complexion, red garments, a garland of red flowers, a vermilion mark and a musk tilak on the forehead, a face like the moon and a lion as her vehicle, with a sword and a skull-cup in her hands and a boon-granting gesture (varada mudra).

Cosmic significance

Verse 8 identifies her with Brahmani (the power of Brahma), Rudrani (the power of Rudra) and Kamala (Lakshmi), as 'Shiva's chief queen' praised by the Agamas and Nigamas. Verse 9 pictures the sixty-four Yoginis and Bhairava dancing to the mridanga and damaru.

Closing blessing

The final verse names the author, Shivananda Swami, and promises that whoever sings the aarti receives happiness and wealth, a common feature of devotional aartis that encourages regular singing.

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