Introduction to Annapurna Aarti

The Annapurna Aarti is a devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Annapurna, the Hindu deity of food and nourishment. Her name literally means "she who is full of food" (Anna = food, Purna = complete/full).

Annapurna is a form of Goddess Parvati and is depicted holding a golden ladle and a vessel of porridge. She represents the divine mother who nourishes all living beings. In Varanasi (Kashi), the Annapurna Temple is one of the most revered shrines.

According to legend, when Lord Shiva said that the material world, including food, is an illusion (Maya), Parvati disappeared to prove him wrong. The world plunged into famine until Shiva acknowledged the importance of food and begged Annapurna to feed him.

Spiritual Significance of Goddess Annapurna

The Nourishing Mother

Annapurna represents the nurturing aspect of the divine mother who ensures that no one goes hungry. She symbolizes the cosmic mother who feeds not just the body but also the soul.

Food as Sacred

Hindu tradition considers food sacred (Anna Brahma - Food is God). Annapurna worship reinforces the importance of respecting food and sharing it with others.

The Varanasi Connection

It is believed that Annapurna feeds all beings in Varanasi. The city never faces famine because of her blessings. Many restaurants and homes keep her image in their kitchen.

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Annapurna Aarti Lyrics

बारम्बार प्रणाम, मैया बारम्बार प्रणाम।
जो नहीं ध्यावे तुम्हें अम्बिके,कहां उसे विश्राम।
अन्नपूर्णा देवी नाम तिहारे,लेते होत सब काम॥
प्रलय युगान्तर और जन्मान्तर,कालान्तर तक नाम।
सुर सुरों की रचना करती,कहाँ कृष्ण कहाँ राम॥
चूमहि चरण चतुर चतुरानन,चारु चक्रधरश्याम।
चन्द्र चूड़ चन्द्रानन चाकर,शोभा लखहि ललाम॥
देवी देव दयनीय दशा में,दया दया तव नाम।
त्राहि-त्राहि शरणागत वत्सल,शरण रूप तव धाम॥
श्रीं, ह्रीं, श्रद्धा, श्रीं ऐं विद्या,श्रीं क्लीं कमल काम।
कान्तिभ्रांतिमयी कांति शांतिमयीवर देतु निष्काम॥

                        

Barambara Pranama,Maiya Barambara Pranama।
Jo Nahin Dhyave Tumhein Ambike,Kahan Use Vishrama।
Annapurna Devi Nama Tihare,Lete Hota Saba Kama॥
Pralaya Yugantara Aura Janmantara,Kalantara Taka Nama।
Sura Suron Ki Rachana Karati,Kahan Krishna Kahan Rama॥
Chumahi Charana Chatura Chaturanana,Charu Chakradharashyama।
Chandra Chuda Chandranana Chakara,Shobha Lakhahi Lalama॥
Devi Deva Dayaniya Dasha Mein,Daya Daya Tava Nama।
Trahi-Trahi Sharanagata Vatsala,Sharana Rupa Tava Dhama॥
Shrim, Hrim, Shraddha, Shrim Aim Vidya,Shrim Klim Kamala Kama।
Kantibhrantimayi Kanti ShantimayiVara Detu Nishkama॥


                        

Benefits of Annapurna Worship

How to Worship Annapurna

• Keep Annapurna's image in the kitchen
• Offer food to the deity before eating
• Practice Annadaan (feeding the hungry)
• Recite Annapurna Stotram or Aarti daily
• Worship especially on Annapurna Jayanti (Margashirsha Purnima)