Worship at the mandir

Daily Aarti

Aarti — the offering of light — is sung before the deities every morning at 11am and every evening at 7pm, and broadcast live on Facebook so no devotee is ever far from Maa.

Every morning

11am

Pratahkaal Ki Aarti — Jag Janani Jai Jai

Every evening

7pm

Ratri Ki Aarti — Mandir Vich Aarti Jai Maa

What is aarti? The waving of a lit lamp before the deity, with song — an offering of light, and of ourselves, to God. Worshippers then pass their hands over the flame and touch them to their eyes and head, receiving the light's blessing. Everyone is welcome to join; if you are new, stand with us and follow — someone will always show you the way.

Pratahkaal Ki Aarti · Morning, 11am

Jag Janani Jai Jai — Victory to the Mother of the World.

A brass oil lamp burning on a red cloth in the morning light, with fresh marigolds, a kalash and a conch shell beside it
Jag Janani Jai Jai, Maa Jag Jannai Jai Jai
Bhayharani, Bhavtaarani, Bhavbhamini Jai Jai
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Tu Hi Sat Chit Shukhamaya, Shudha Brahmaroopa Maiyya
Shudha Brahmaroopa Satya Santana Sundar Par-Shiv Surbhupaa
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Aadi Anaadi Anaamaya, Avichal Avinashi Maiyya
Avichal Avinashi Amal Ananat Agochar Aaj Ananad-Rashi
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Avikaree, Aghaharee, Akal, Kala-Dharee Maiyya
Akal Kala-Dharee Karta Vidhi Bharata Hari Har Shanharkari
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Tu Vidhi Vadhu Rama Tu, Umaa Maha-Mayaa Maiyya
Umaa Maha-Mayaa Mool Prakriti Vidya Tu Tu Janani Jaayaa
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Ram, Krishna Tu Sita Braijani Rahda Tu
Bhanja Kalpadthrum Harni Sub Bhada

Dus Vidya Nav Durga, Nanashastrakara Maiyya
Nanashastrakara Asatmatrika Yogini Nav Nav Roop Dhara
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Tu Pardham Nivasini, Maha-vilaasani Tu Maiyya
Maha-vilaasini Tu Tu Hi Shmashaan Viharini Taandav Laasini Tu
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Sur Mini Mohini Saumya, Tu Shobha Dhara Maiyya
Tu Shobha Dhara Vivasan Vikat Svarupa Pralayamayi Dhara
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Tu Hi Sneha Sudhamaya, Tu Ati Garalmanaa Maiyya
Tu Ati Garalmanaa Ratnavibhusit Tu Hi Tu Hi Asthi Tana
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Mooladhaara Nivaasini, Iha Par Sidhipradhe Maiyya
Iha Par Sidhipradhe Kaalaa Tita Kaali Kamalaa Tu Varde
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Shakti Shakti Dhar Too Hee, Nitya Abhedmayee Maiyya
Nitya Abhedmayee Bhed Pradarshini Vaani Vimle Vedtrayee
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Hum Ati Deen Dukhi Maa, Vikat Jaal Ghere Maiyya
Vikat Jaal Ghere Hain Kapoot Ati Kapati Par Baalak Tere
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Nij Swabhava Vash Janani, Dayaadristi Ki Jai Maiyya
Dayaadristi Keeje Karuna Kar Karunamayi Charan–Sharan Deeje
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Jag Janani Jai Jai, Maa Jag Jannai Jai Jai
Bhayharani, Bhavtaarani, Bhavbhamini Jai Jai
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai
Ohm Jag Janani Jai Jai

Prarthana · Prayer

Tum Lug Mero Ashray, Tum Lug Meri Dor
Jaise Kaag Jahaj Ko, Soojhat Aur Na Thaur
Na Kuchh Kiya Na Kar Sakoon, Na Kuchh Karne Yog

Jo Kuhh Kiya So Aap Kiya Aap Hi Karne Yog
Santan Ke Rakhvaleya Sarnagat Pratipal
Veg Khabar Lo Daas Ki, Dinanath Dayal
Nahin Vidya Nahin Bahubal Nahin Teerath Nhim Dhaam

Mujh Se Keep Patang Ki Path Rakho Bhagwan
Bado Bharoso Bado Bea Bado Aas Viswash
Bado Jaan Sharani Paro Ek Tumhati Aas

Jo Main Bhool Bigaria Na Kar Maila Chit
Sahib Datta Loharia Nafar Vigare Nit
Main Apradhi Janam Ka Nakh-Shikh Bhara Vikar

Tum Datta Dukh Bhanjana Mera Karo Uddhar

Avgun Kiya To Bahut Kiya Karat Na Maani Haar
Bhave Banda Bakhshiyo Bhaven Gardan Maar

Avgun Mere Naathji Bakhsho Garib Nawaj
Jo Main Poot Kapoot Hoon Baudh Pita Ki Laaj

Mera Apna Kuchh Nahin Jo Kuchh Hai So Tara
Tera Tujhko Soap Du Kya Lagat Hai Mera

Aao Pyare Mohna Palak Jhop Tohe Lun
Na Main Denkhu Aur Ko Na Main Dekan Doon

Ratri Ki Aarti · Evening, 7pm

Mandir vich aarti jai Maa — sung in Punjabi as evening falls.

Camphor burning with a bright flame on a brass spoon in the dark, a temple bell and marigold garland behind
Saanjh bhayi din beet gayo maa
Ho rahi jai jai kaar mandir vich aarti jai maa

Kin-kin Mataji tuhada bhawan banavo (2)
Kin-kin chanwar jhulaya mandir vich aarti jai maa

Panj-panj pando tuhada mandir banayo maa
Arjun chanwar jhulayo mandir vich aarti jai maa

Nangi nangi pairin mata Akbar aayo (2)
Sone de chattar chharayo mandir vich aarti jai maa

Soha suha chola tuhade aang viraje (2)
Keshar tilak lagayo mandir vich aarti jai maa

Saat supari mata dhvaja nariyela (2)
Pahalri bhaint charayo mandir vich aarti jai maa

Kapila gau da mata dudh mangayo (2)
Mata nu bhog lagayo mandir vich aarti jai maa

Brahma ved parhe dwar tuhade (2)
Shankar dhyan lagayo mandir vich aarti jai maa

Kahe nal mataji tuhada bhawan lipayo (2)
Kahe da chauk purayo mandir vich aarti jai maa

Gauva de gaubar tuhada bhawan lipayo (2)
Motian chauk purayo mandir vich aarti jai maa

Kis suhagan diva bale ho maa (2)
Kaun jaga saari raat mandir vich aarti jai maa

Dhyanu di Behna diva baale maa (2)
Jot jaage saari raat mandir vich aarti jai maa

Dhyanu bhagat mata tuhada yash gaave (2)
Baane di laaj rakhayo mandir vich aarti jai maa

Tuhanu dhiyava maiya tuhada yash gavan (2)
Chitt charana vich layo mandir vich aarti jai maa

Saanj bhayi din beet gayo maa
Ho rahi jai jai kaar mandir vich aarti jai maa
A phone on a small tripod filming a brass aarti lamp burning beside marigold garlands on the altar ledge

Join us — in person or online

Aarti is offered every single day of the year. Come to the mandir at 11am or 7pm, or join the live broadcast on Facebook. To sponsor a day's aarti for a birthday, anniversary or in memory of a loved one, please contact the mandir.