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आरती घर

Shri Hanuman Ji Ki Aarti

श्री हनुमान जी की आरती

‘Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki’ is the best-known aarti of Lord Hanuman, sung at the end of puja in temples and homes. Below is the complete aarti in English letters, with the refrain repeated after every two verses, as it is sung.

Aarti

  1. Aarti kijai Hanuman Lala kiDusht dalan Raghunath kala ki

  2. 1

    Jake bal se girivar kanpeRog dosh jake nikat na jhanke

  3. 2

    Anjani putra maha baldaiSantan ke Prabhu sada sahai

  4. Aarti kijai Hanuman Lala ki

  5. 3

    De bira Raghunath pathaeLanka jari Siya sudhi lae

  6. 4

    Lanka so kot samudra-si khaiJat Pavansut bar na lai

  7. Aarti kijai Hanuman Lala ki

  8. 5

    Lanka jari asur sanhareSiyaramji ke kaj sanvare

  9. 6

    Lakshman murchhit pade sakareAni sanjivan pran ubare

  10. Aarti kijai Hanuman Lala ki

  11. 7

    Paithi patal tori Jam-kareAhiravan ki bhuja ukhare

  12. 8

    Baen bhuja asur dal mareDahine bhuja santjan tare

  13. Aarti kijai Hanuman Lala ki

  14. 9

    Sur nar muni aarti utarenJai jai jai Hanuman ucharen

  15. 10

    Kanchan thar kapur lau chhaiAarti karat Anjana mai

  16. Aarti kijai Hanuman Lala ki

  17. 11

    Jo Hanumanji ki aarti gavaiBasi Baikunth param pad pavai

  18. Aarti kijai Hanuman Lala kiDusht dalan Raghunath kala ki

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About the Hanuman Aarti

‘Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki’ is the most widely sung aarti of Lord Hanuman, performed at the end of puja in temples and homes. Its language is simple Hindi close to Awadhi. It is often attributed to Goswami Tulsidas, but there is no firm evidence of its author; it is a traditional aarti passed down over generations.

The aarti recalls Hanuman's strength and moments from the Ramayana: carrying Shri Ram's message to Lanka, bringing news of Sita, burning Lanka, saving Lakshman's life with the sanjeevani herb, and defeating Ahiravan in the underworld. The refrain ‘Aarti kijai Hanuman Lala ki’ is sung after every two verses.

How to perform the Hanuman Aarti

  • First finish the puja or the Hanuman Chalisa; the aarti comes at the end.
  • Light a ghee diya or camphor in the aarti plate, with flowers, rice (akshat) and prasad.
  • Sing the aarti while moving the plate clockwise in front of the deity.
  • Afterwards, pass both hands over the flame, touch them to your eyes, and share the prasad.

How many times to circle the aarti plate

A common tradition is: four times towards the deity's feet, twice towards the navel, once towards the face, and then seven times in front of the whole idol. Families follow slightly different orders; the devotion behind it matters most.

When to do the aarti

The Hanuman aarti can be sung every morning and evening after puja. It is sung specially on Tuesdays and Saturdays, on Hanuman Jayanti, and after reciting the Hanuman Chalisa or the Sundarkand.

Frequently asked questions

Who wrote the Hanuman Aarti?

‘Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki’ is often attributed to Goswami Tulsidas, but there is no firm evidence of its author. It is a traditional aarti sung for generations.

When should I do the Hanuman Aarti?

Every morning and evening at the end of puja, and especially on Tuesdays, Saturdays, Hanuman Jayanti, and after the Hanuman Chalisa or Sundarkand.

How many times should the aarti plate be circled?

By a common tradition: four times towards the feet, twice towards the navel, once towards the face, and then seven times in front of the whole idol.

What should be in the aarti plate?

A ghee diya or camphor, flowers, rice (akshat), sindoor and prasad such as jaggery and chana or boondi laddoos.

Should the aarti be done after the Hanuman Chalisa?

Yes. By tradition, a puja or recitation ends with aarti: read the Hanuman Chalisa first, then sing this aarti.

What does ‘Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki’ mean?

‘Lala’ means beloved son, here Anjani's son. The opening lines mean: perform the aarti of Hanuman, destroyer of the wicked, who is a part (kala) of Shri Ram himself.

Can I do the Hanuman Aarti at home?

Yes. Anyone can perform it at home, at any time, by lighting a diya at the family shrine.

Can I read this aarti in Hindi or my own script?

Yes. Use the Language menu to switch between Hindi, English, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia. The words stay the same; only the script changes.

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