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Shri Durga Aarti - Jai Ambe Gauri

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Introduction

“Jai Ambe Gauri” is the most famous and popular aarti dedicated to Goddess Durga. This aarti is especially sung during Navratri and Durga Puja. It describes the various forms and boundless power of Goddess Durga. Mother Ambe is addressed as Gauri (the fair-complexioned one).

Significance

The Durga Aarti holds special significance as Goddess Durga is considered the deity of Shakti (divine power). This aarti describes the nine forms of the Mother Goddess and Her divine powers. Singing this aarti daily during Navratri pleases the Mother Goddess, who fulfills all the wishes of Her devotees.

How to Perform

  1. Light a ghee lamp before the idol or image of Goddess Durga
  2. Offer red flowers, a red cloth (chunari), and sindoor (vermillion)
  3. Sing the aarti while moving the plate in a clockwise circular motion before the Goddess
  4. Perform this aarti every evening during Navratri
  5. Offer halwa, puri, and chana (chickpeas) as prasad