Navratri Aarti Lyrics in Hindi & English – 2026 Special Collection for NRIs

नवरात्रि आरती संग्रह — हिंदी और अंग्रेज़ी Complete Devotional Guide for Global Hindu Families | Jai Ambe Gauri, Jai Adhya Shakti & More

Source: Inspired by traditional bhajans | For NRIs worldwide

[image: 📖]  What is Navratri? | नवरात्रि का अर्थ और महत्व Navratri (नवरात्रि), meaning “Nine Nights,” is one of the most joyous and powerful Hindu festivals dedicated to the Divine Feminine — Maa Durga (Shakti). It celebrates the triumph of good over evil and honors the nine sacred forms of Goddess Durga, known as Nav Durga.

For NRIs living far from India, Navratri brings the warmth of home — through fasting, vibrant Garba and Dandiya nights, family gatherings, temple visits, and heartfelt aartis. The most widely celebrated is Shardiya Navratri in autumn (usually September–October).

Navratri 2026 Dates (Shardiya):

• Starts: Sunday, 11 October 2026 (Ghatasthapana)
• Ends: Monday, 19 October 2026 (Vijayadashami / Dussehra)

Each of the nine nights is dedicated to a specific form of Maa Durga. Devotees perform morning and evening aarti to seek her blessings for strength, protection, prosperity, and inner peace — especially meaningful when living abroad.

[image: 🔱]  The Sacred Story of Maa Durga | माँ दुर्गा की पावन कथा Long ago, the demon king Mahishasura received a boon that no man or god could defeat him. He terrorized the heavens and earth. The gods, helpless, prayed together to the Supreme Power. From their combined divine energy emerged Maa Durga — a radiant goddess with ten arms, seated on a lion, holding weapons gifted by all the deities.

For nine days and nine nights, she battled Mahishasura and his forces. On the tenth day (Vijayadashami), she slayed the demon, restoring dharma and peace. This eternal story reminds us that the Divine Mother within every devotee helps overcome inner and outer challenges — a message that resonates strongly with NRIs facing life’s struggles far from their roots.

[image: 🌸]  Nav Durga – The Nine Sacred Forms | नव दुर्गा (Each day is dedicated to one form – many NRIs follow the color theme for clothes and decorations)

[image: 🪔]  Jai Ambe Gauri – Main Navratri Aarti (Most popular aarti sung in temples and homes worldwide)

॥ Chorus ॥ Hindi: जय अम्बे गौरी, मैया जय श्यामा गौरी। English: Victory to Mother Ambe Gauri, glory to Shyama Gauri!

तुमको निशिदिन ध्यावत, हरि ब्रह्मा शिवरी॥ Hari, Brahma and Shiva meditate upon you day and night.

॥ Verse 1 ॥ माँग सिंदूर विराजत, टीको मृगमद को। Ujjval se dou naina, chandravadan niko॥ Vermillion adorns your forehead, musk tilak shines; your eyes are radiant, your moon-like face beautiful.

॥ Verse 2 ॥ कनक समान कलेवर, रक्ताम्बर राजे। Raktapushp gal mala, kanthan par saje॥ Your golden body glows in red garments; a garland of red flowers graces your neck.

॥ Verse 3 ॥ केहरि वाहन राजत, खड्ग खप्परधारी। Sur-nar-muni-jan sevat, tinke dukhahari॥ You ride the lion, holding sword and skull-cup; gods, humans and sages serve you — remover of sorrows.

(Continue with remaining verses as in traditional singing — full lyrics available in many NRI temple booklets or apps.)

Closing: जो भी ध्यान लगावे, मन में श्रद्धा धारे। Maa Ambe ki kripa se, sab dukh door hon saare॥ Whoever meditates with faith — by Mother Ambe’s grace, all sorrows are removed.

[image: 🪔]  Jai Adhya Shakti – Popular Gujarati-Style Navratri Aarti (Especially loved in Gujarati NRI communities in UK, USA, Canada & East Africa)

॥ Chorus ॥ जय आद्य शक्ति, माँ जय आद्य शक्ति। Victory to the Primordial Shakti, O Mother!

अखंड ब्रह्माण्ड दीपक ज्योत जगावे॥ Your eternal flame lights up the entire universe.

॥ Verse 1 ॥ एकवीरा, त्रिपुरा, महिषासुर मर्दिनी। Singh vahini, Bhavani, jagat janani Maa॥ O lone warrior, Tripura, slayer of Mahishasura — lion-rider, Bhavani, Mother of the world.

(Additional verses praise her as Mahalakshmi, Saraswati, and protector of the universe.)

[image: 🕉️]  Mahishasura Mardini Stotram – Sacred Hymn (Aigiri Nandini – powerful rhythmic stotram sung during Navratri)

॥ Refrain ॥ जय जय हे महिषासुरमर्दिनि रम्यकपर्दिनि शैलसुते॥ Victory to the destroyer of Mahishasura, the beautiful-haired daughter of the mountain!

First Shloka: अयि गिरिनन्दिनि नन्दितमेदिनि विश्वविनोदिनि नन्दनुते। O Daughter of the Mountain, who delights the earth and the universe…

(Chanting even a few lines brings immense peace and protection. Many NRIs play recorded versions by Shankar Mahadevan or other artists during Garba nights.)

[image: ⏰]  Aarti Timings for Navratri 2026 (General – adjust to local time zone)

• Morning Aarti: Sunrise / 6:00–7:30 AM
• Evening Aarti: Sunset / 6:30–8:00 PM

[image: 🪔]  How NRIs Can Perform Navratri Aarti at Home

1. Create a small altar with Maa Durga’s photo or idol.
2. Light a ghee lamp (diya) and incense.
3. Wear the day’s color if possible.
4. Sing the aarti while circling the thali gently.
5. Offer prasad (fruits, sweets, coconut).
6. On Ashtami/Navami, perform Kanya Pujan (worship young girls as Nav Durga) — a beautiful tradition even in small NRI families.

✦ Spiritual Message for NRIs Distance from India may separate us physically, but Navratri aarti connects every heart to Maa Durga. She is the inner strength that helps us face challenges abroad — whether career, family, or cultural preservation.

या देवी सर्वभूतेषु शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता। नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥

✦ जय माँ दुर्गा ✦ शुभ नवरात्रि 2026 ✦ May Maa Durga bless all NRI families with health, prosperity, and happiness.

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