Ganga Aarti is a devotional prayer dedicated to Maa Ganga and is performed with lamps, flowers and heartfelt श्रद्धा. It is commonly performed in the evening, especially during daily worship and on occasions such as Ganga Dussehra.
Ganga Maiya Ki Aarti
गंगा माँ की आरती
हर हर गंगे, जय माँ गंगे,
हर हर गंगे, जय माँ गंगे ॥
ॐ जय गंगे माता,
श्री जय गंगे माता ।
जो नर तुमको ध्याता,
मनवांछित फल पाता ॥
चंद्र सी जोत तुम्हारी,
जल निर्मल आता ।
शरण पडें जो तेरी,
सो नर तर जाता ॥
॥ ॐ जय गंगे माता..॥
पुत्र सगर के तारे,
सब जग को ज्ञाता ।
कृपा दृष्टि तुम्हारी,
त्रिभुवन सुख दाता ॥
॥ ॐ जय गंगे माता..॥
एक ही बार जो तेरी,
शारणागति आता ।
यम की त्रास मिटा कर,
परमगति पाता ॥
॥ ॐ जय गंगे माता..॥
आरती मात तुम्हारी,
जो जन नित्य गाता ।
दास वही सहज में,
मुक्त्ति को पाता ॥
॥ ॐ जय गंगे माता..॥
ॐ जय गंगे माता,
श्री जय गंगे माता ।
जो नर तुमको ध्याता,
मनवांछित फल पाता ॥
ॐ जय गंगे माता,
श्री जय गंगे माता ।
Ganga Aarti is a form of devotional worship in which devotees offer light to Maa Ganga. The practice is prominently associated with sacred river ghats, particularly Haridwar, Rishikesh and Varanasi, where evening Aartis draw devotees and visitors. The Aarti expresses reverence and gratitude toward the sacred river.
Meaning of Ganga Aarti
This Aarti praises Maa Ganga as a sacred and compassionate mother who blesses devotees, removes suffering and guides those who seek his blessings. It expresses devotion, gratitude and prayer for spiritual well-being.
Importance, Benefits, Day, Time, Festival & Background
Importance:
Ganga Aarti holds an important place in worship of Maa Ganga. Devotees offer दीप (lamps), flowers and prayers while expressing reverence for the river.
Benefits:
Devotees perform Ganga Aarti with faith and devotion seeking inner peace, spiritual strength, purification of thoughts and Maa Ganga’s blessings.
Which Day:
Ganga Aarti can be performed daily, particularly in the evening. Ganga Dussehra is an especially significant occasion for worshipping Maa Ganga.
Best Time:
The Aarti is generally performed around sunset or in the evening. At famous Ganga ghats such as Haridwar and Varanasi, evening Ganga Aarti is a prominent devotional practice.
Festivals & Auspicious Occasions:
It is especially associated with Ganga Dussehra, Ganga Jayanti, and other occasions dedicated to Maa Ganga. Devotees also perform or attend Ganga Aarti during pilgrimage and holy bathing occasions.