In the folklore, we come across various stories where Shiva is portrayed as the one who controls the world, whether it is the creation or destruction of the universe.
Aarti of Shivji is the devotional hymn, which is said and sung daily in the temples of Lord Shiva. Shiva Aarti is a part of the daily Panchakshara Havan (worship).
Lord Shiva is an extremely powerful deity even in Hindu pantheon, not only in terms of his magnitude but also in regard to the fact that he has been the last Hindu deity to be worshipped.
In fact, Lord Shiva Aarti is one of the most popular Shiva Havan in many Shiva temples. This devotional hymn goes back to the time of the Vedas. It is believed that Shiva Aarti was first written in the Skanda Purana in the form of a series of mantras. The original form of the Aarti of Shivji may have had 100 verses.
About Lord Shiva Aarti
There many types of aarti, Chanting, Pooja, Jhunj, Manthra, Kavach and Geeta. But here I want to tell a importance of Aarti of Shivji.
Lord Shiva Aarti is also known as Mahakala aarti or Maha Mantras and with great belief they are chanted.
When is a Mahakala aarti chanted in a Shiva Temple, Shiva is worshipped to the utterance of this Mahakala aarti, it is the most powerful time. So the importance of lord Shiva Aarti is that you can get your desire fulfilled by chanting it.
When to do Lord Shiva Aarti?
Aarti of Shivji is done every day at various times. Lord Shiva Aarti is done in the morning by early morning walkers at 5 am. Lord Shiva Aarti is done in the evening at 6 pm. Lord Shiva Aarti is done at midnight and is known as Sarvratasamavesha Maha Mrityunjaya.
However, lord Shiva Aarti is best done at 6 am, because at this time the amount of negativity in the surroundings is quite less.
It is also said that Aarti of Shivji do best on a Monday, the day of Lord Shiva. Do the aarti with pure mind, with no distraction or disturbance in the mind.
What priests do during Lord Shiva Aarti?
Lord Shiva is considered to be the destroyer of evil and protector of the virtuous ones. In Hinduism, Lord Shiva is worshipped before any auspicious event. Every event or celebration in Hinduism would have an auspicious time, called Muhurat.
As Hindus across the world know, Lord Shiva is one of the most important deities in the pantheon. His aarti, or worship ceremony, is a key part of many Hindus’ daily routine.
So what do priests do during a Lord Shiva Aarti?
First, they clean the statue of Lord Shiva using a special mixture of milk, yogurt, and water.
Next, they offer flowers and incense to the deity. Then, they wave a lamp in front of Shiva while chanting mantras to invoke Lord Shiva’s blessings.
After that, the priests start the aarti itself. They sing hymns and wave a large, flaming lamp in front of the statue. The whole ceremony is very beautiful and peaceful, and it’s a great way to start the day.
What Samagri do we need for Aarti of Shivji ?
Aarti of Shivji is the most important ritual in the Hindu religion. It is the act of worship or homage to Lord Shiva.
The ritual starts with the lighting of a lamp or candles and then offering flowers, fruits, milk and water to the Lord. The worshipper then chants a prayer or hymn to Shiva. Finally, they offer a piece of food or a coin to the presiding priest or priestess.
When it comes to the ingredients for an Lord Shiva aarti, there are a few things that are essential.
First, you will need a flame or lamp to light the candles. You will also need some flowers, fruits and milk along with following other things including for a complete Aarti of Shivji :
- Sesame oil/ mustard oil, or ghee for the lamp
- Dhoop (Agarbatti and Dhoop/ Incense Sticks)
- A matchbox
- Chandan (sandalwood paste)
- Akshat(raw rice mixed with turmeric)
- Kalava
- Gulal
- Cotton wicks
- Camphor
- Fruits (five or more varieties of fruits and bananas).
- Vilva (Bel Patra). This is one of the most important options available.
- A mixture of paan, supari, Dakshina, and one brown coconut with the husk split in half.
- Vibhuti (sacred ash)
- Panch Patra (silver, brass, or copper) for Achamaniya and puja. Steel should be avoided.
- Trays to hold all of the offerings
Aarti of Shivji
Lord Shiva is a form of the Supreme Godhead and Mahadev. One of the most widely worshiped Hindu deities, he has been venerated in a variety of ways over the centuries.
He is usually represented as a meditating ascetic, with a third eye on his forehead, who may be depicted with a trishul, a drum, a deer, his consort Parvati, or other objects and symbols.
Aarti of Shivji follows as:
OM JAI SHIV OMKARA, PRABHU JAI SHIV OMKARA
BRAHMA VISHNU SADA SHIV, ARDHANGII DHARA
OM JAI SHIV OMKARA…
EKANANA CHATURANAN PANCHANAN RAJE
HANSANAN, GARURAASAN VRISHVAHAN SAJE
OM JAI SHIV OMKARA….
DO BHUJA, CHAAR CHATURBHUJA DASHABHUJA ATI SOHE
TIINON ROOP NIRAKHATE TRIBHUVAN JAN MOHE
OM JAI SHIV OMKARA…
AKSAMALA VANAMALA MUNDAMALA DHARI
CHANDANA MRIGAMAD SOHAI BHAALE SHASHIDHAARI
JAI SHIV OMKARA…
SHVETAMBARA PIITAMBARA BAAGHAMBARA ANGE
BRAHMADHIK SANAKAADHIK PRETAADHIK SANGE
OM JAI SHIV OMKARA…
KARA MADHYE KAMANDALU AU TRISHUL DHARI
JAGKARTA JAGHARTA JAGAPALAN KARTA
JAI SHIV OMKARA…
BRAHMA VISHNU SADASHIVA JANATA AVIVEKA
PRANAVAKSAR KE MADHAYA TINONH EKA
OM JAI SHIV OMKARA…
TRIGUN SWAMI KI AARTI JO KOI NAR GAVE
KAHATA SHIVANANDA SWAMI MANA VANCHITA PHALA PAVE
JAI SHIV OMKARA…
Conclusion
Lord Shiva is the first deity of the Hindu Trinity, Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwar. The presiding deity of Shiva Aarti is Mahadev, who is also known as the Destroyer of the Universe.
He is the source of all energy, knowledge, and power of the entire Universe. Aarti of Shivji is also the patron of all artists and artisans. Lord Shiva destroys to create, or, alternately, blesses creation by being the creator.
