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Jai Ambe Gauri - complete Durga Aarti lyrics in Hindi with Roman transliteration and English meaning. The most popular Navratri aarti for Maa Durga.

Deity
Goddess Durga (Ambe / Amba / Bhavani)
Structure
1 Chorus + 6 Stanzas
Duration
~2–3 minutes
Best days
Friday, Navratri, Ashtami, Durga Puja
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Jai Ambe Gauri!
Jai Mata Di
Mukhda (Chorus - repeat after each stanza)
தமிழ்
ஜய அம்பே கௌரீ, மையா ஜய ஷ்யாமா கௌரீ।
தும்கோ நிஷதின் த்யாவத், ஹரி ப்ரஹ்மா ஷிவரீ॥
HINDI
जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी।
तुमको निशदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी॥
TRANSLITERATION
Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri.
Tumko Nishdin Dhyavat, Hari Brahma Shivri.
MEANING
Victory to Ambe Gauri, victory to the dark-complexioned Gauri, O Mother! Hari (Vishnu), Brahma and Shiva (Shivri) meditate upon you day and night.
Antara 1 (Stanza 1)
தமிழ்
மாஂக் சிந்தூர் விராஜத், டீகோ ம்ருகமத் கோ।
ஊஜல சே தோவு நைனா, சஂத்ரவதன் நீகோ॥
HINDI
माँग सिंदूर विराजत, टीको मृगमद को।
उजल से दोऊ नैना, चंद्रवदन नीको॥
TRANSLITERATION
Mang Sindur Virajat, Tiko Mrigmad Ko.
Ujal Se Dou Naina, Chandravadan Niko.
MEANING
Sindoor (vermillion) adorns the parting of your hair; the tilak of musk graces your forehead. Both your eyes are bright and luminous; your moon-like face is most beautiful.
Antara 2 (Stanza 2)
தமிழ்
கனக் சமான் கலேவர், ரக்தாம்பர் ராஜே।
ரக்த புஷ்ப கல் மாலா, கஂடன் பர் சாஜே॥
HINDI
कनक समान कलेवर, रक्ताम्बर राजे।
रक्त पुष्प गल माला, कंठन पर साजे॥
TRANSLITERATION
Kanak Saman Kalewar, Raktambar Raje.
Rakt Pushp Gal Mala, Kanthan Par Saje.
MEANING
Your body is golden like burnished gold; red garments adorn you magnificently. A garland of red flowers is draped around your neck and adorns your throat.
Antara 3 (Stanza 3)
தமிழ்
கேஹரி வாஹன் ராஜத், கட்க் கப்பர்தாரீ।
சுர்-நர்-முனி-ஜன் சேவத், தினகே துகஹாரீ॥
HINDI
केहरि वाहन राजत, खड्ग खप्परधारी।
सुर-नर-मुनि-जन सेवत, तिनके दुखहारी॥
TRANSLITERATION
Kehari Vahan Rajat, Khadag Khappar Dhari.
Sur-Nar-Muni-Jan Sewat, Tinke Dukh Hari.
MEANING
Riding the lion (Kehari/Sinha), you shine resplendently, holding the sword and skull-cup. Gods, humans and sages all serve you - and you remove all their sorrows.
Antara 4 (Stanza 4)
தமிழ்
கானன் குண்டல் ஷோபித், நாசாக்ரே மோதீ।
கோடிக் சஂத்ர திவாகர், ராஜத் சம் ஜ்யோதீ॥
HINDI
कानन कुंडल शोभित, नासाग्रे मोती।
कोटिक चंद्र दिवाकर, राजत सम ज्योती॥
TRANSLITERATION
Kanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti.
Kotik Chandra Diwakar, Rajat Sam Jyoti.
MEANING
Your ears are adorned with glittering earrings; a pearl ornament shines at the tip of your nose. You radiate a divine light equal to the brightness of millions of moons and suns.
Antara 5 (Stanza 5)
தமிழ்
ஷம்பு நிஷீ கைலாஷ், பைடே ஷிவ் பூஜத்।
ப்ரஹ்மா விஷ்ணு சதா ஹீ, ஜாகோ த்யான் கரத்॥
HINDI
शम्भु निशी कैलाशा, बैठे शिव पूजत।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदा ही, जाको ध्यान करत॥
TRANSLITERATION
Shambhu Nishi Kailasha, Baithe Shiv Pujat.
Brahma Vishnu Sada Hi, Jako Dhyan Karat.
MEANING
On the dark night of Kailash, Shambhu (Shiva) sits in your worship. Brahma and Vishnu always meditate upon you with unwavering devotion.
Antara 6 (Stanza 6)
தமிழ்
மாஂ அம்பே கீ ஆரதீ, ஜோ கோஈ நர் காவே।
கஹத் ஷிவானஂத் ஸ்வாமீ, மன்வாஂசித் பாவே॥
HINDI
माँ अम्बे की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे।
कहत शिवानंद स्वामी, मनवाँछित पावे॥
TRANSLITERATION
Ma Ambe Ki Aarati, Jo Koi Nar Gawe.
Kahat Shivanand Swami, Manvanchchhit Pawe.
MEANING
Whoever sings this aarti of Mother Ambe - says Shivananda Swami - that person shall attain all that their heart desires.

Durga Aarti Tradition and Meaning

The Durga Aarti "Jai Ambe Gauri" is among the most widely chanted devotional hymns in Hindu worship, particularly during the nine nights of Navratri - observed twice annually in Chaitra (March-April) and Ashwin (September-October). Goddess Durga, representing Shakti (divine feminine power), is worshipped across India in her nine forms as Navadurga. The aarti praises her radiant form, victory over the buffalo demon Mahishasura, and her role as protector of the universe. Composed in Braj Bhasha and popularised through oral tradition over centuries, it is sung with dhol, manjira, and conch shell accompaniment in temples, homes, and community pandals.

Navratri and Durga Puja in India

Navratri is one of India's most celebrated festivals, observed by an estimated 800 million Hindus across the country. In West Bengal, it culminates in Durga Puja - a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage since 2021 - where elaborately crafted clay idols of the goddess are worshipped over five days before immersion in rivers and water bodies. In Gujarat, Navratri is synonymous with Garba, the folk dance performed nightly in honour of the goddess. In South India, Golu (display of dolls) and Saraswati Puja mark the occasion. The aarti forms an essential part of morning and evening rituals throughout all these regional observances.

Reading This Aarti

The full text of "Jai Ambe Gauri" is presented here in Hindi with Roman transliteration so that devotees unfamiliar with the Devanagari script can follow along. The English meaning helps younger generations and diaspora communities connect with its spiritual significance.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Jai Ambe Gauri is the most popular devotional aarti dedicated to Goddess Durga/Amba - the supreme warrior goddess and mother of the universe. It describes her golden form, red attire, lion vehicle, sword and skull-cup, and how even Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva meditate upon her day and night. It is the standard aarti sung during Navratri, Durga Puja and Diwali across India.

Durga Aarti is performed during Navratri (the nine sacred nights - twice yearly), daily during Durga Puja celebrations in Bengal and other states, on Ashtami (8th lunar day), on Fridays (Durga's special day) and on Amavasya (new moon nights). It is sung at the conclusion of all Durga puja ceremonies after offering flowers, incense and waving the aarti lamp before the goddess.

'Ambe' or 'Amba' means 'Mother' in Sanskrit - the universal name for the goddess as the Divine Mother. 'Gauri' means 'the fair/golden one' - referring to Parvati in her radiant, benevolent form. 'Shyama' in the chorus means 'the dark-complexioned one' - referring to Kali/Durga's fierce form. The aarti thus addresses the goddess in both her gentle (Gauri) and fierce (Shyama) aspects, acknowledging her completeness.

Durga's lion (or tiger) vehicle symbolises power, will, and determination. The lion represents the rajasic (active, dynamic) energy - the same energy that Durga channels to destroy evil. Just as the lion is the king of the jungle who fears nothing, Durga's devotees gain fearlessness and courage through her grace. The lion also symbolises the controlled ego that serves higher dharma under the goddess's direction.
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