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Goddess DurgaNavaratri

Om Jai Ambe Gauri

The resplendent aarti of Goddess Durga, the fierce mother who destroys evil and protects Her devotees.

About Om Jai Ambe Gauri

Om Jai Ambe Gauri is the principal aarti of Goddess Durga — Ambe, the primordial Mother — and is especially significant during Navaratri, the nine-night festival celebrating Her nine forms. This aarti is sung with tremendous energy and devotion, with cymbals, bells, and the beating of the dhol creating an electrifying atmosphere in Her temples.

The aarti describes the Goddess in Her fierce and auspicious aspects: Her dark complexion, the moon adorning Her forehead, Her four arms holding the trident and other weapons, riding the lion, and vanquishing the demon Mahishasura. She is simultaneously Gauri (the fair-skinned Parvati) and Kali (the dark warrior).

Devotees sing this aarti seeking Durga's protection from evil, enemies, and life's difficulties. The Goddess is believed to shower special grace on those who fast and worship Her during Navaratri.

Best Time to Perform

Navaratri, Tuesday evenings

Occasion

Navaratri

Aarti Lyrics

Verse 1

Lyrics (Devanagari)

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

Transliteration

Om jai Ambe Gauri, maiya jai Shyama Gauri. Tumko nishdin dhyavat, Hari Brahma Shivri.

Meaning

Glory to Ambe Gauri (the fair and auspicious mother), glory to Shyama Gauri (the dark mother). Hari (Vishnu), Brahma, and Shiva meditate on You day and night.

Verse 2

Lyrics (Devanagari)

माँग सिन्दूर विराजत, टीको मृगमद को। उज्ज्वल से दोउ नैना, चन्द्रवदन नीको॥

Transliteration

Mang sindoor virajat, tiko mrigmad ko. Ujjwal se dou naina, chandravadan niko.

Meaning

Vermilion adorns the parting of Your hair, and musk marks Your forehead. Your two eyes are radiant, and Your moon-like face is beautiful.

Verse 3

Lyrics (Devanagari)

कनक समान कलेवर, रक्ताम्बर राजे। रक्त पुष्प गल माला, कण्ठन पर साजे॥

Transliteration

Kanak saman kalevar, raktambar raje. Rakt pushp gal mala, kanthan par saje.

Meaning

Your form is golden, and red garments adorn You brilliantly. A garland of red flowers around Your neck beautifies You.

Verse 4

Lyrics (Devanagari)

केहरि वाहन राजत, खड्ग खप्परधारी। सुर नर मुनि जन सेवत, तिनके दुखहारी॥

Transliteration

Kehar vahan rajat, khadg khappardhaaree. Sur nar muni jan sevat, tinke dukhhari.

Meaning

You are magnificent seated on the lion, wielding a sword and holding a skull-cup. Gods, humans, and sages all serve You, and You remove the sufferings of all.

Verse 5

Lyrics (Devanagari)

कानन कुण्डल शोभित, नासाग्रे मोती। कोटि चन्द्र प्रकाशित, राजत मुख ज्योती॥

Transliteration

Kanan kundal shobhit, nasagre moti. Koti chandra prakashit, rajat mukh jyoti.

Meaning

Earrings adorn Your ears beautifully, and a pearl glitters at the tip of Your nose. The radiance of Your face shines like millions of moons.

Spiritual Benefits

  • ✓Provides divine protection from enemies, evil forces, and negative energies
  • ✓Destroys fear and grants courage to face life's difficulties
  • ✓Bestows victory over obstacles, especially during Navaratri fasting
  • ✓Fulfills the wishes of devoted worshippers who sing with sincere hearts
  • ✓Removes accumulated sins and karmic burdens from past lives

Frequently Asked Questions

Om Jai Ambe Gauri is the principal aarti of Goddess Durga — Ambe, the primordial Mother — and is especially significant during Navaratri, the nine-night festival celebrating Her nine forms. This aarti is sung with tremendous energy and devotion, with cymbals, bells, and the beating of the dhol creating an electrifying atmosphere in Her temples. The aarti describes the Goddess in Her fierce and auspicious aspects: Her dark complexion, the moon adorning Her forehead, Her four arms holding the trident and other weapons, riding the lion, and vanquishing the demon Mahishasura. She is simultaneously Gauri (the fair-skinned Parvati) and Kali (the dark warrior). Devotees sing this aarti seeking Durga's protection from evil, enemies, and life's difficulties. The Goddess is believed to shower special grace on those who fast and worship Her during Navaratri.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri is traditionally performed Navaratri, Tuesday evenings. However, it can be sung at any time during worship with sincere devotion.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri is a devotional song dedicated to Goddess Durga. Singing this aarti during worship creates a sacred atmosphere, invokes divine blessings, and helps the devotee connect with Goddess Durga through the power of devotional music and prayer.
Yes, Om Jai Ambe Gauri can be sung at home during your daily worship (puja). Light a diya or camphor on an aarti plate, face the deity's image or murti, and sing with devotion. The aarti can be performed individually or with family members.
Om Jai Ambe Gauri is especially performed during Navaratri. It is also suitable for daily worship and any occasion when devotees wish to honor Goddess Durga through the sacred tradition of aarti.