Mahakali Aarti - Complete महाकाली आरती Lyrics in Hindi & English
Introduction to Mahakali Aarti
The Mahakali Aarti is a powerful devotional hymn dedicated to Goddess Kali, the fierce form of the Divine Mother who destroys evil and protects her devotees. Kali represents time, change, power, and the destruction of ego.
Mahakali is depicted with dark blue or black skin, representing the infinite cosmos. She wears a garland of skulls, holds a severed head and sword, and stands on Lord Shiva. Despite her fierce appearance, she is the most compassionate mother to her devotees.
Kali emerged from Goddess Durga's forehead during the battle with demons Chanda and Munda. She is worshipped especially in Bengal, where Kali Puja during Diwali is more important than Lakshmi Puja.
Spiritual Significance of Goddess Kali
The Destroyer of Evil
Kali destroys evil forces that threaten cosmic order. Her fierce form represents the raw, untamed power of nature and the divine feminine that cannot be subdued.
Symbolism of Her Form
- Dark Color: Beyond the illusion of form and color
- Garland of Skulls: Conquest over ego and attachment
- Sword: Cuts the bonds of ignorance
- Severed Head: Destruction of false ego
- Standing on Shiva: Shakti activates consciousness
- Extended Tongue: Shame at stepping on her husband
The Compassionate Mother
Despite her terrifying appearance, Kali is the most loving and protective mother. She destroys only that which is harmful to her children - ego, ignorance, and negative forces.
Mahakali Aarti Lyrics
'मंगल' की सेवा, सुन मेरी देवाहाथ जोड़, तेरे द्वार खड़े।
पान सुपारी, ध्वजा, नारियल,ले ज्वाला तेरी भेंट धरे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
सुन जगदम्बे, कर न विलम्बेसंतन के भण्डार भरे।
संतन-प्रतिपाली, सदा खुशहाली,मैया जै काली कल्याण करे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
बुद्धि विधाता, तू जग माता,मेरा कारज सिद्ध करे।
चरण कमल का लिया आसरा,शरण तुम्हारी आन परे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
जब-जब भीर पड़ी भक्तन पर,तब-तब आय सहाय करे।
बार-बार तैं सब जग मोहयो,तरुणी रूप अनूप धरे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
माता होकर पुत्र खिलावेकहीं भार्या भोग करे।,
सन्तन सुखदाई सदा सहाई,सन्त खड़े जयकार करे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
ब्रह्मा विष्णु महेश सहसफण लिए,भेंट देन तेरे द्वार खड़े।
अटल सिहांसन बैठी मेरी माता,सिर सोने का छत्र फिरे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
वार शनिश्चर कुंकुम बरणो,जब लुँकड़ पर हुकुम करे।
खड्ग खप्पर त्रिशुल हाथ लिए,रक्त बीज को भस्म करे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
शुंभ निशुंभ को क्षण में मारे,महिषासुर को पकड़ दले।
'आदित' वारी आदि भवानी,जन अपने का कष्ट हरे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
कुपित होय दानव मारे,चण्ड मुण्ड सब चूर करे।
जब तुम देखी दया रूप हो,पल में संकट दूर करे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
सौम्य स्वभाव धरयो मेरी माता,जन की अर्ज कबूल करे।
सात बार की महिमा बरनी,सब गुण कौन बखान करे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
सिंह पीठ पर चढ़ी भवानी,अटल भवन में राज करे।
दर्शन पावें मंगल गावें,सिद्ध साधक तेरी भेंट धरे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
ब्रह्मा वेद पढ़े तेरे द्वारे,शिव शंकर ध्यान धरे।
इन्द्र कृष्ण तेरी करे आरती,चँवर कुबेर डुलाय रहे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
जय जननी जय मातु भवानी,अटल भवन में राज करे।
संतन प्रतिपाली सदा खुशहाली,मैया जय काली कल्याण करे॥
मंगल की सेवा सुन मेरी देवा।
'Mangala' Ki Seva, Suna Meri DevaHatha Joda, Tere Dvara Khare।
Pana Supari, Dhvaja, Nariyala,Le Jvala Teri Bhenta Dhare॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Suna Jagadambe, Kara Na VilambeSantana Ke Bhandara Bhare।
Santana-Pratipali, Sada Khushahali,Maiya Jai Kali Kalyana Kare॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Buddhi Vidhata, Tu Jaga Mata,Mera Karaja Siddha Kare।
Charana Kamala Ka Liya Asara,Sharana Tumhari Ana Pare॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Jaba-Jaba Bhira Padi Bhaktana Para,Taba-Taba Aya Sahaya Kare।
Bara-Bara Tain Saba Jaga Mohayo,Taruni Rupa Anupa Dhare॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Mata Hokara Putra KhilaveKahin Bharya Bhoga Kare।,
Santana Sukhadai Sada Sahai,Santa Khade Jayakara Kare॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Brahma Vishnu Mahesha Sahasaphana Liye,Bhenta Dena Tere Dvara Khade।
Atala Sihansana Baithi Meri Mata,Sira Sone Ka Chhatra Phire॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Vara Shanishchara Kumkuma Barano,Jaba Lunkada Para Hukuma Kare।
Khadga Khappara Trishula Hatha Liye,Rakta Bija Ko Bhasma Kare॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Shumbha Nishumbha Ko Kshana Mein Mare,Mahishasura Ko Pakada Dale।
'Adita' Vari Adi Bhavani,Jana Apane Ka Kashta Hare॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Kupita Hoya Danava Mare,Chanda Munda Saba Chura Kare।
Jaba Tuma Dekhi Daya Rupa Ho,Pala Mein Sankata Dura Kare॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Saumya Svabhava Dharayo Meri Mata,Jana Ki Arja Kabula Kare।
Sata Bara Ki Mahima Barani,Saba Guna Kauna Bakhana Kare॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Sinha Pitha Para Chadhi Bhavani,Atala Bhavana Mein Raja Kare।
Darshana Pavein Mangala Gavein,Siddha Sadhaka Teri Bhenta Dhare॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Brahma Veda Padhe Tere Dvare,Shiva Shankara Dhyana Dhare।
Indra Krishna Teri Kare Aarti,Chanvara Kubera Dulaya Rahe॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Jaya Janani Jaya Matu Bhavani,Atala Bhavana Mein Raja Kare।
Santana Pratipali Sada Khushahali,Maiya Jaya Kali Kalyana Kare॥
Mangala Ki Seva Suna Meri Deva।
Forms of Goddess Kali
- Dakshina Kali: The most popular, benevolent form
- Smashan Kali: Fierce form worshipped in cremation grounds
- Bhadra Kali: Auspicious, gentle form
- Chamunda: The slayer of Chanda and Munda demons
- Shyama: The dark one, loving mother form
- Adya Kali: The primordial Kali
- Raksha Kali: Protective form of Kali
Benefits of Mahakali Worship
Enemy Destruction
Destroys enemies and protects from evil forces.
Protection
Powerful protection from black magic and negative energies.
Courage
Grants fearlessness and strength to face any challenge.
Ego Destruction
Helps overcome ego, attachment, and ignorance.
Famous Kali Temples
- Kalighat Temple, Kolkata: One of 51 Shakti Peethas
- Dakshineshwar Kali Temple: Where Ramakrishna worshipped
- Kamakhya Temple, Guwahati: Tantric center
- Kali Temple, Patiala: Famous in North India
Kali Puja
Kali Puja is celebrated on Diwali night (Amavasya of Kartik month), especially in Bengal, Assam, and Odisha. It is as significant as Lakshmi Puja in other parts of India.
Worship Rituals
- Red flowers (hibiscus) are offered
- Worship is performed at night (midnight is most auspicious)
- Tantric rituals may include special mantras
- Devotees fast and perform elaborate pujas
❓ FAQs
Why does Kali look so fierce?
Kali's fierce appearance represents her power to destroy evil, ignorance, and ego. Her form is terrifying only to those with impure intentions. To devotees, she is the most loving mother.
Why is Kali standing on Shiva?
Shiva represents pure consciousness, while Kali represents active energy (Shakti). Without Shakti, consciousness is inert. Shiva lies beneath Kali to calm her fierce energy after battle.
Is Kali worship dangerous?
No. Kali is a compassionate mother. While Tantric rituals should be learned from a guru, regular devotional worship (bhakti) of Kali is perfectly safe and highly beneficial.