During the holy days of Navratri or whenever there is immense devotion in the mind, then these lines of “Jai Ambe Gauri” Aarti automatically start resonating in our heart. Let us dive into the meaning, significance of this wonderful aarti today and the spirit of our unwavering devotion towards Maa Durga.

Importance of Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti

This aarti is dedicated to the two main forms of Maa Durga – Parvati (Gauri) and Kali (Shyama). Maa Gauri symbolizes tenderness, compassion and maternal love, while Maa Shyama represents indomitable strength, justice and victory over evil. This aarti, while paying obeisance to these two powerful forms, presents our wishes and prayers to Maa Durga.

Meaning and expressions of Aarti

जय अम्बे गौरी,
मैया जय श्यामा गौरी ।
तुमको निशदिन ध्यावत,
हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

मांग सिंदूर विराजत,
टीको मृगमद को ।
उज्ज्वल से दोउ नैना,
चंद्रवदन नीको ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

कनक समान कलेवर,
रक्ताम्बर राजै ।
रक्तपुष्प गल माला,
कंठन पर साजै ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

केहरि वाहन राजत,
खड्ग खप्पर धारी ।
सुर-नर-मुनिजन सेवत,
तिनके दुखहारी ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

कानन कुण्डल शोभित,
नासाग्रे मोती ।
कोटिक चंद्र दिवाकर,
सम राजत ज्योती ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

शुंभ-निशुंभ बिदारे,
महिषासुर घाती ।
धूम्र विलोचन नैना,
निशदिन मदमाती ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

चण्ड-मुण्ड संहारे,
शोणित बीज हरे ।
मधु-कैटभ दोउ मारे,
सुर भयहीन करे ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

ब्रह्माणी, रूद्राणी,
तुम कमला रानी ।
आगम निगम बखानी,
तुम शिव पटरानी ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

चौंसठ योगिनी मंगल गावत,
नृत्य करत भैरों ।
बाजत ताल मृदंगा,
अरू बाजत डमरू ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

तुम ही जग की माता,
तुम ही हो भरता,
भक्तन की दुख हरता ।
सुख संपति करता ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

भुजा चार अति शोभित,
वर मुद्रा धारी । [खड्ग खप्पर धारी]
मनवांछित फल पावत,
सेवत नर नारी ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

कंचन थाल विराजत,
अगर कपूर बाती ।
श्रीमालकेतु में राजत,
कोटि रतन ज्योती ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

श्री अंबेजी की आरति,
जो कोइ नर गावे ।
कहत शिवानंद स्वामी,
सुख-संपति पावे ॥
ॐ जय अम्बे गौरी..॥

जय अम्बे गौरी,
मैया जय श्यामा गौरी ।

Worship method of Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti

1. First of all purify yourself and the place of worship.
2. Install the idol or picture of Maa Durga on the post.
3. Offer red clothes, chunari, flowers, vermillion to the mother.
4. Light a ghee lamp and scent the atmosphere with incense and incense sticks.
5. Collect Aarti materials (camphor, flowers etc.) in a plate.
6. Sing “Jai Ambe Gauri” Aarti with devotion and perform Aarti while ringing the bell.

puja material

• Maa Durga idol/picture
• red clothes and flowers
• vermillion, kumkum, turmeric
• incense, incense sticks
• Ghee lamp, Aarti plate
• Kapoor
• bell
• Prasad (fruits, sweets)

Benefits of Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti

• One receives the blessings and blessings of Mother Durga.
• Fills the mind with peace and devotion.
• Awakens courage, strength and confidence.
• Helpful in removing obstacles and negativity in life.

Story of Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti

It is believed that this aarti is composed by Adi Guru Shankaracharya. Once Mother Jagadamba appeared to Shankaracharya ji and requested him to write a praise song. Shankaracharya ji then composed the aarti “Jai Ambe Gauri”. Mother Durga was extremely pleased with his devotion and blessed him.

Experiences of devotees – Miracles of Maa Durga

Remembering Goddess Durga and performing her Aarti has brought positive changes in the lives of countless devotees. Some devotees have experienced the immense grace of Mother in difficult situations, while many people got right guidance and new paths in life. Maa Durga is considered to protect her devotees and fulfill every wish.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What are the other names of Maa Durga?  Mother Durga is known by the names Shakti, Bhavani, Parvati, Kali, Mahakali, etc.
• What is the best time to perform Aarti during Navratri?  Performing Aarti at sunrise and sunset during Navratri is considered especially fruitful.
• Apart from Aarti, how can one please Goddess Durga?  Reciting Durga Chalisa or Durga Saptashati with a pure heart and observing fast are also parts of the worship of the Goddess.
• Can this aarti be sung daily?  Absolutely! Life always remains bright with the devotion of Maa Durga, hence this aarti can be performed daily or whenever devotion fills the mind.

Other mantras of Maa Durga

Apart from Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti, Maa Durga is also invoked and worshiped through many powerful mantras. For example:

• Durga Beej Mantra:  “Om Hreem Dun Durgaayi Namah”. This mantra is considered to protect from troubles and fulfill all the desires.
• Navarna Mantra:  “Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundaayai Vicche”. This nine syllable mantra protects from negative forces and brings abundance in the life of the seeker.

Major festivals of Maa Durga

Navratri is the main festival of Maa Durga, which is celebrated twice a year (Chaitra and Sharadiya Navratri). Along with this, Durga Puja (celebrated with particular grandeur in West Bengal) and Dussehra are also major festivals associated with Maa Durga.

Famous temples of Maa Durga

There are many famous Shaktipeeths and temples of Maa Durga in India. Some of the important temples are:

• Vaishno Devi Temple (Jammu and Kashmir)
• Kamakhya Temple (Assam)
• Kalkaji Temple (Delhi)
• Ambaji Temple (Gujarat)
• Mundeshwari Temple (Bihar)

Bengali Bhakti tradition and Durga Puja

Mother Durga has special reverence in Bengal and Eastern India. There Durga Puja is celebrated as a social and cultural festival. Grand pandals, huge sculptures and artefacts depicting the life of Durga Mata are the specialties of this festival.

conclusion

Jai Ambe Gauri Aarti is not only a praise of Maa Durga, but also a divine medium through which we invite faith, light, and strength into our lives. Readers, it is a matter of great fortune for me that I could try to convey a little information about Maa Durga to you through this blog.