Aarti (Arati)
ఆరతి
Sanskrit: आरती · Category: Ritual
Quick Definition
The closing ritual of puja — waving a lighted lamp before the deity.
Detailed Explanation
Performed at the end of every puja by waving a 5-wick lamp (panchaharati) in a circular motion before the deity, accompanied by aarti songs, bell ringing, and conch (shankha). The light symbolizes the return of all energy to its source. Famous aartis include Om Jai Jagdish Hare, Jai Ganesh Deva, Hanuman Ji Ki Aarti.
See Also
Related Terms
Author & Sources
Compiled by Pandit Ramachandra Sharma, Vedic Astrologer & Panchangam Scholar. Definitions cross-referenced against classical texts: Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra, Muhurta Chintamani, Surya Siddhanta, Gṛhya Sūtras. See the full Vedic Glossary for 58 terms across Panchanga, Astrology, Calendar, Dosha, Ritual, and Sanskara categories.