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Shri Krishna Aarti - Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki

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Introduction

“Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki” is the most famous and popular aarti dedicated to Lord Shri Krishna. This aarti was composed by the great devotee-poet Surdas Ji. It beautifully describes Krishna’s enchanting form, His flute-playing pastimes, and the Rasa Leela (divine dance) with the gopis. Kunj Bihari means “the one who revels in the groves” (of Vrindavan).

Significance

The Krishna Aarti holds special significance as Lord Krishna is considered the Purna Purushottam (the complete and supreme Lord). This aarti describes His captivating form in such a way that the devotee’s mind becomes immersed in love for Krishna. This aarti is especially significant on Janmashtami. Praising Him as Giridhar Krishna Murari brings happiness and peace to the devotees.

How to Perform

  1. Light a ghee lamp before the idol or image of Lord Krishna
  2. Offer tulsi (holy basil) leaves, butter, mishri (rock sugar), and flowers
  3. Sing the aarti while moving the plate in a clockwise circular motion before Krishna Ji
  4. Performing this aarti on the night of Janmashtami is considered extremely auspicious
  5. Offer makhan-mishri (butter and rock sugar), panchamrit, or dhaniya-panjiri as prasad

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