Dedicated to Goddess Durga
The most powerful aarti of Goddess Durga. Chanting this aarti destroys negative energies, removes fear, and provides divine protection.
जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी। तुमको निशिदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी ॥ जय अम्बे गौरी ॥१॥ माँग सिन्दूर विराजत, टीको मृगमद को। उज्ज्वल से दोउ नैना, चन्द्रवदन नीको ॥ जय अम्बे गौरी ॥२॥ कनक समान कलेवर, रक्ताम्बर राजै। रक्तपुष्प गला माला, कण्ठन पर साजै ॥ जय अम्बे गौरी ॥३॥ केहरि वाहन राजत, खड्ग खप्पर धारी। सुर-नर-मुनिजन सेवत, तिनके दुखहारी ॥ जय अम्बे गौरी ॥४॥ कानन कुण्डल शोभित, नासाग्रे मोती। कोटिक चन्द्र दिवाकर, सम राजत ज्योती ॥ जय अम्बे गौरी ॥५॥ शुम्भ निशुम्भ विदारे, महिषासुर घाती। धूम्र विलोचन नैना, निशिदिन मदमाती ॥ जय अम्बे गौरी ॥६॥ चण्ड-मुण्ड संहारे, शोणित बीज हरे। मधु-कैटभ दोउ मारे, सुर भयहीन करे ॥ जय अम्बे गौरी ॥७॥ ब्रह्माणी रुद्राणी तुम कमला रमणी। अगणित देवताओं की, तुम ही महारणी ॥ जय अम्बे गौरी ॥८॥ भक्तों की रखवाली, भवसागर तारे। 'श्रीदुर्गा' की जय जय, भय सब संहारे ॥ जय अम्बे गौरी ॥९॥
Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri। Tumko Nishidin Dhyavat, Hari Brahma Shivari ॥ Jai Ambe Gauri ॥1॥ Mang Sindoor Virajat, Tiko Mrigamad Ko। Ujjwal Se Dou Naina, Chandra Vadan Niko ॥ Jai Ambe Gauri ॥2॥ Kanak Saman Kalevar, Raktambar Rajai। Raktapushpa Gala Mala, Kanthan Par Sajai ॥ Jai Ambe Gauri ॥3॥ Kehari Vahan Rajat, Khadag Khappar Dhari। Sur-Nar-Munijan Sevat, Tinake Dukhari ॥ Jai Ambe Gauri ॥4॥ Kanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti। Kotik Chandra Divakar, Sam Rajat Jyoti ॥ Jai Ambe Gauri ॥5॥ Shumbh Nishumbh Vidare, Mahishasur Ghati। Dhumra Vilochana Naina, Nishidin Madamati ॥ Jai Ambe Gauri ॥6॥ Chand-Mund Sanhare, Shonit Beej Hare। Madhu-Kaitabh Dou Mare, Sura Bhayheen Kare ॥ Jai Ambe Gauri ॥7॥ Brahmani Rudrani Tum Kamala Ramani। Aganit Devtaon Ki, Tum Hi Maharani ॥ Jai Ambe Gauri ॥8॥ Bhakton Ki Rakhvali, Bhavasagar Tare। 'Shri Durga' Ki Jai Jai, Bhay Sab Sanhare ॥ Jai Ambe Gauri ॥9॥
Chant Count
1, 3, 7, or 11 times
Best Time
Tuesday and Friday evenings, during Navratri, or daily at sunset
Benefit: Destroys negative energies, removes fear and obstacles, provides divine protection, and blesses with strength and courage.
Light a ghee lamp facing East or North. Offer red flowers, kumkum, coconut, and sweets (especially halwa and chana). Chant during Navratri, on Tuesdays or Fridays, or daily at sunset. Durga Aarti is especially powerful for protection from enemies, negative energies, and fear.
Tuesday and Friday evenings are most powerful. During Navratri, chanting all 9 days brings immense blessings.
Red flowers, kumkum, coconut, sweets (halwa, puri, chana), and especially blood-red hibiscus flowers. She also accepts sincere devotion above all material offerings.
Yes, absolutely. Durga Aarti is specifically chanted for protection, courage, and overcoming fear and obstacles during challenging times.
Ask Pandit Shivananda for personalized guidance on mantra practice.