Aarti

Aarti is one of the most sacred and loved rituals in Hinduism. It is a devotional practice where devotees express their love and respect for the gods and goddesses.

During an aarti, a priest or devotee offers light to the deity using a diya or an aarti plate filled with glowing wicks, camphor, or oil. The flame is moved in graceful clockwise circles before the deity, symbolizing devotion and surrender.

As the light sways, devotional songs called “bhajans” fill the atmosphere, and temple bells ring to mark the sacred moment. Once the aarti is offered to the deity, the flame is shared with everyone present. Each person passes their hands gently over the warm glow and touches their forehead, accepting divine blessings.

In many temples, aarti is performed several times throughout the day. In homes, families often gather at sunrise and again in the evening to welcome and close the day with prayer. Seeing the flame makes a devotee feel God’s presence everywhere around them.

Through aarti, people pray that just as the wicks burn selflessly, they too may offer their hearts completely in service to God. This beautiful practice has descended from ancient Vedic fire rituals and remains one of the most powerful ways to connect with the divine.

In these moments, devotees experience a deep sense of peace, gratitude, and emotional cleansing. The heart feels lighter, the mind becomes calm, and many believe the flame fills them with divine love and reassurance, reminding them that they are always protected and guided.

This section of Astroyogi covers aarti of various Hindu gods and goddesses that you can recite and perform.