माँ गंगा की आरती

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Aarti

ॐ जय गंगे माता, मैया जय गंगे माता।

जो नर तुमको ध्यावत, मनवांछित फल पाता॥

॥ ॐ जय गंगे माता..॥

चन्द्र सी ज्योत तुम्हारी, जल निर्मल आता।

शरण पड़े 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 भी जो नर, तेरी शरणागति आता।

यम की त्रास मिटा कर, परम गति पाता॥

॥ ॐ जय गंगे माता..॥

आरती मात तुम्हारी, जो जन नित्य गाता।

दास वही सहज में, मुक्ति को पाता॥

॥ ॐ जय गंगे माता..॥

Aarti

Om Jai Gange Mata, Maiya Jai Gange Mata.

Jo Nar Tumko Dhyavat, Manvanchhit Phal Pata.

|| Om Jai Gange Mata..||

Chandra Si Jyot Tumhari, Jal Nirmal Aata.

Sharan Pade Jo Teri, So Nar Tar Jata.

|| Om Jai Gange Mata..||

Putra Sagar Ke Tare, Sab Jag Ko Gyata.

Kripa Drishti Tumhari, Tribhuvan Sukh Data.

|| Om Jai Gange Mata..||

Ek Hi Baar Bhi Jo Nar, Teri Sharanagati Aata.

Yam Ki Traas Mita Kar, Param Gati Pata.

|| Om Jai Gange Mata..||

Aarti Maat Tumhari, Jo Jan Nitya Gata.

Daas Wahi Sahaj Mein, Mukti Ko Pata.

|| Om Jai Gange Mata..||

Highlights

"Om Jai Gange Mata" is an aarti offered to the sacred river Ganga in her divine form as a goddess.

It is sung especially during the daily evening Ganga Aarti at pilgrimage sites like Haridwar, Varanasi, and Rishikesh.

The aarti describes Ganga as the one who liberated King Sagar's sons and grants moksha to her devotees.

Information

About Ganga Aarti

"Om Jai Gange Mata" is a devotional aarti dedicated to the sacred river Ganga in her divine, goddess form. It is sung during the grand evening Ganga Aarti at major pilgrimage sites like Haridwar, Varanasi, and Rishikesh, where thousands of devotees gather with lit lamps.

What does the aarti describe?

The aarti describes Ganga's water as pure and radiant like moonlight. It refers to the story of her liberating the sons of King Sagar, and states that anyone who takes refuge in her is freed from the fear of death (Yama) and attains the ultimate liberation (moksha).

Benefits of Ganga Aarti

• Singing this aarti is believed to bring liberation from sins and inner purification. • It is sung with the wish for moksha and the ultimate spiritual destination. • Bathing in the Ganga and performing this aarti are both considered means of spiritual purification. • It is sung with the sentiment of freedom from the fear of death.

Best Time to Recite

1. A grand aarti is held daily at Ganga ghats during the evening. 2. It is sung with great splendor on Ganga Dussehra and Kartik Purnima. 3. Reciting it after bathing in the Ganga is considered especially auspicious.

How the Aarti is Performed

On the banks of the Ganga, priests perform the aarti together with large multi-tiered lamps, accompanied by bells, gongs, and conch shells, with devotees gathered along the ghats. At home, it can be recited with a lit lamp before Ganga water (Gangajal).

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is "Om Jai Gange Mata" sung for?

It is an aarti dedicated to the sacred river Ganga in her divine, goddess form.

Where is this aarti performed most grandly?

It is performed with special grandeur during the daily evening Ganga Aarti at pilgrimage sites like Haridwar, Varanasi, and Rishikesh.

Why does the aarti mention the story of Sagar's sons?

The aarti states that Ganga liberated the sons of King Sagar, illustrating her role as the giver of moksha.

What are the benefits of singing Ganga Aarti?

It is believed to bring liberation from sins and lead the soul toward purification and moksha.

How is Ganga Dussehra related to this aarti?

Ganga Dussehra celebrates Ganga's descent to earth, and this aarti is sung with special devotion at Ganga ghats on that day.

What does freedom from Yama's fear mean in the aarti?

According to the aarti, anyone who sincerely takes refuge in Ganga even once is freed from the fear of death (Yama) and attains the ultimate spiritual destination.

Can Ganga Aarti be performed at home?

Yes, it can be recited at home with devotion, lighting a lamp before Ganga water (Gangajal).