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Shri Shiv Aarti

Dedicated to Lord Shiva

The most popular aarti of Lord Shiva. Chanting this aarti brings peace, destroys negativity, and invokes Lord Shiva's blessings for liberation.

The Mantras

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Shri Shiv Aarti (Full)

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओंकारा। ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव, अर्द्धांगी धारा ॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा ॥१॥ एकानन चतुरानन पंचानन राजे। हंसासन गरूड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे ॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा ॥२॥ दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दसभुज अति सोहे। त्रिगुण रूप निरखते त्रिभुवन जन मोहे ॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा ॥३॥ अक्षमाला वनमाला मुण्डमाला धारी। त्रिपुरारी कंसारी कर माला धारी ॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा ॥४॥ श्वेतांभर पीतांभर बाघंबर अंगे। ब्रह्मादिक संतादिक सदा नृत्यगी संगे ॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा ॥५॥ कर मध्य कमण्डलु चक्र त्रिशूल धर्ता। जगकर्ता जगहर्ता जगपालन कर्ता ॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा ॥६॥ ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव जानत अविवेका। प्रणवाक्षर मध्ये ये तीनों एका ॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा ॥७॥ त्रिगुण स्वामी जी की आरती जो कोई नर गावे। कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी मनवांछित फल पावे ॥ ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा ॥८॥

Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara। Brahma Vishnu Sadashiva, Ardhangi Dhara ॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara ॥1॥ Ekanan Chaturanana Panchanan Raje। Hansasan Garudasan Vrishavahan Saje ॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara ॥2॥ Do Bhuj Char Chaturbhuj Dasabhuj Ati Sohe। Trigun Roop Nirakhate Tribhuvan Jan Mohe ॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara ॥3॥ Akshamala Vanamala Mundamala Dhari। Tripurari Kansari Kar Mala Dhari ॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara ॥4॥ Shwetambar Pitambar Baghambar Ange। Brahmadik Santadik Sada Nrityage Sange ॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara ॥5॥ Kar Madhya Kamandalu Chakra Trishul Dharta। Jagkarta Jagaharta Jagpalan Karta ॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara ॥6॥ Brahma Vishnu Sadashiva Janat Aviveka। Pranavakshar Madhye Ye Teenon Eka ॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara ॥7॥ Trigun Swami Ji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gave। Kahat Shivanand Swami Manvanchhit Phal Pave ॥ Om Jai Shiv Omkara ॥8॥

Chant Count

1, 3, 7, or 11 times

Best Time

Monday evenings, Pradosham, or daily at sunset

Benefit: Brings peace and prosperity, removes negative energies, fulfills wishes, and blesses with spiritual growth and liberation.

How to Practice

Light a ghee lamp facing North. Offer bilva (bel) leaves, dhatura, or white flowers. Chant the aarti with devotion, ideally after lighting the evening lamp. Monday evenings and Pradosham (13th lunar day) are especially powerful.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I chant Shiv Aarti?

The best time is during sunset (Sandhya kaal) or on Monday evenings. It can also be chanted during Pradosham (the 13th lunar day).

What offerings are needed for Shiv Aarti?

Bilva (bel) leaves, white flowers, dhatura, bhang, water, milk, and ghee lamp. Lord Shiva also accepts simple offerings with sincere devotion.

Can I chant Shiv Aarti daily?

Yes, chanting Shiv Aarti daily brings peace, removes obstacles, and invokes Lord Shiva's constant blessings.

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