Shiv Ji Ki Aarti

Shiv Ji Ki Aarti holds a special place in Hindu worship traditions. This Aarti is mainly sung after the worship of Lord Shiva, especially on Mondays, Mahashivratri, and during the holy month of Shravan. Devotees believe that singing this Aarti with a sincere heart brings peace to the mind, destroys sins, and fills life with positive energy. Lord Shiva is worshipped as Bholenath, who is easily pleased by the true devotion of his devotees.

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओंकारा। ब्रह्मा, विष्णु, सदाशिव, अर्द्धांगी धारा॥ एकानन, चतुरानन, पंचानन राजे। हंसासन, गरुड़ासन, वृषवाहन साजे॥ दो भुज, चार चतुर्भुज, दशभुज अति सोहे। तीनों रूप निरखते, त्रिभुवन जन मोहे॥ अक्षमाला, वनमाला, मुण्डमाला धारी। चंदन मृगमद सोहे, भाले शशिधारी॥ श्वेताम्बर, पीताम्बर, बाघम्बर अंगे। सनकादिक, ब्रह्मादिक, भूतादिक संगे॥ कर में मध्य कमंडल, चक्र त्रिशूलधारी। सुखकारी, दुःखहारी, जगपालनकारी॥ ब्रह्मा, विष्णु, सदाशिव जानत अविवेका। प्रणवाक्षर में शोभित ये तीनों एका॥ लक्ष्मी, सावित्री, पार्वती संगा। पार्वती अर्द्धांगी, शिवलहरी गंगा॥ पर्वत सोहे पार्वती, शंकर कैलासा। भांग धतूर का भोजन, भस्मी में वासा॥ जटा में गंग बहत है, गल मुण्डन माला। शेष नाग लिपटावत, ओढ़त मृगछाला॥ काशी में विराजे विश्वनाथ, नंदी ब्रह्मचारी। नित उठ दर्शन पावत, महिमा अति भारी॥ त्रिगुणस्वामी जी की आरती जो कोई नर गावे। कहत शिवानंद स्वामी, मनवांछित फल पावे॥

Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara. Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhara. Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raaje. Hansasan Garudasan Vrishvahan Saaje. Do Bhuj Chaar Chaturbhuj Dashbhuj Ati Sohe. Teeno Roop Nirakhte Tribhuvan Jan Mohe. Akshamala Vanamala Mundmala Dhaari. Chandan Mrigmad Sohe Bhaale Shashidhari. Shvetambar Pitambar Baghambar Ange. Sanakadik Brahmadik Bhootadik Sange. Kar Mein Madhya Kamandal Chakra Trishuldhari. Sukhkari Dukhhari Jagpaalan Kari. Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Jaanat Aviveka. Pranavakshar Mein Shobhit Ye Teeno Eka. Lakshmi Savitri Parvati Sanga. Parvati Ardhangi Shivlahari Ganga. Parvat Sohe Parvati Shankar Kailasa. Bhang Dhatura Ka Bhojan Bhasmi Mein Vasa. Jata Mein Ganga Bahat Hai Gal Mundan Mala. Shesh Naag Liptaavat Odhhat Mrigchhala. Kashi Mein Viraje Vishwanath Nandi Brahmachari. Nit Uth Darshan Paavat Mahima Ati Bhaari. Trigunswami Ji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gaave. Kahat Shivanand Swami Manvanchhit Phal Paave.

This Aarti describes the divine form of Lord Shiva, his infinite power, and his many forms. It praises his Trimurti nature, his form as the bearer of the Ganga, his ash-adorned appearance, and his compassion for devotees. Through this Aarti, devotees pray for peace, detachment, protection, and spiritual upliftment.

Shiv Ji Ki Aarti can be sung daily, but it is considered especially auspicious on Mondays, Mahashivratri, during the month of Shravan, after Shiva worship, and during morning and evening prayers.

Shiv Ji Ki Aarti can be performed in a simple and devotional way. Clean the worship place. Place a Shivling or an idol of Lord Shiva. Offer water, bel leaves, dhatura, and flowers. Light a lamp and incense. Sit with a calm and focused mind. Recite Shiv Chalisa or a Shiva mantra if desired. Sing the Aarti with devotion. Pray at the end.

Shiv Ji Ki Aarti is not only a devotional hymn; it is an expression of surrender, peace, and spiritual power. Lord Shiva symbolizes renunciation, meditation, penance, and balance. Singing this Aarti inspires devotees toward patience, faith, and self-knowledge.

Shiv Ji Ki Aarti is a deeply loved devotional prayer that connects devotees with the grace of Lord Shiva. It is sung for blessings of peace, balance, and spiritual upliftment. Regular recitation with a sincere heart brings positivity and inner strength to life.