Aarti
Devotional lamp-waving songs sung at the close of worship, with full lyrics in Hindi and English.
Om Jai Surya Bhagwan
The traditional aarti to Surya, the sun god, sung especially on Sundays.
Read more →AartiOm Jai Lakshmi Mata
The most widely sung aarti to Goddess Lakshmi, especially on Fridays and during Diwali.
Read more →AartiOm Jai Shiv Omkara
The most widely sung aarti to Lord Shiva, praising his many forms and his unity with Brahma and Vishnu.
Read more →AartiShani Dev Aarti
"Jai Jai Shri Shanidev" — the traditional aarti sung to Shani Dev, especially on Saturdays.
Read more →AartiOm Jai Jagdish Hare
One of the most beloved aartis in Hindu worship, offered to Lord Vishnu as the lord of the universe.
Read more →AartiGanesh Aarti
The traditional aarti sung to Lord Ganesha before beginning any auspicious work.
Read more →AartiHanuman Aarti
"Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki" — the traditional aarti sung to Hanuman on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Hanuman Jayanti.
Read more →What an aarti is
Aarti is the ritual of circling a lit lamp before a deity's image while singing a devotional song composed in that deity's honour — usually the closing act of a puja, and often performed on its own at sunset. For the full explanation of the ritual itself, see our article on the significance of aarti in Hindu worship.
What you'll find on each aarti page
Every aarti here is given in full — not just the opening lines — in both Devanagari and a clear transliteration, so you can sing along whether or not you read Hindi script. Popular examples include the Hanuman Aarti and the universally sung Om Jai Jagdish Hare.
When to sing one
Most households sing a short aarti in the evening even without a full puja, and every aarti's own page notes any specific day or occasion it's traditionally associated with.