About this app
Aarti App is a good collection of many popular "AARTI" of various Hindu Gods and Goddesses.
Product Features
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1) Collection of most useful Aarti's used in Indian Festivals, Puja and other religious functions.
2) Unique user interface for reading the Aarti either in Hindi or English.
3) English version helps easy reading for kids and encourages them to participate in Festive Celebration.
4) Single click for Aarti YouTube Videos if you wish to sing, chant, listen or watch.
5) Request any Aarti of your choice to be added to existing Aarti collection (next version).
6) No more need to keep track of Pooja Books and find pages at last moment. Single App click does all.
Following are the Aarti's that are complied in this application in Hindi and English version along with YouTube video's.
1) Jai Ganesh Jai Ganesh ..
2) Jai Ambe Gauri ..
3) Om Jai Janani Mata ..
4) Aarti Kije Hanuman ..
5) Jai Mahavir Aarti ..
6) Om Jai Jagdish ..
7) Om Jai Shiv Omkara ..
8) Om Jai Laxmi Mata..
9) Karva Chauth pooja ..
10) Shirdi Sai Baba Aarti...
Product Description
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As per Wikipedia, Aarti, also spelled arathi, aarthi is a Hindu religious ritual of worship, a part of puja, in which light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) or camphor is offered to one or more deities. Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when lamps are being offered. Aarti is derived from the Sanskrit word Aratrika, which means something that removes Ratri, darkness (or light waved in darkness before an icon).
Aarti is generally performed one to five times daily, and usually at the end of a puja (in South India) or bhajan session (in North India). It is performed during almost all Hindu ceremonies and occasions. It involves the circulating of an 'Aarti plate' or 'Aarti lamp' around a person or deity and is generally accompanied by the singing of songs in praise of that deva or person (many versions exist). In doing so, the plate or lamp is supposed to acquire the power of the deity. The priest circulates the plate or lamp to all those present. They cup their down-turned hands over the flame and then raise their palms to their forehead – the purificatory blessing, passed from the deva's image to the flame, has now been passed to the devotee.
The aarti plate is generally made of metal, usually silver, bronze or copper. On it must repose a lamp made of kneaded flour, mud or metal, filled with oil or ghee. One or more cotton wicks (always an odd number) are put into the oil and then lighted, or camphor is burnt instead. The plate may also contain flowers, incense and akshata (rice). In some temples, a plate is not used and the priest holds the ghee lamp in his hand when offering it to the Deities.
The purpose of performing aarti is the waving of lighted wicks before the deities in a spirit of humility and gratitude, wherein faithful followers become immersed in God's divine form. It symbolises the five elements:
Ether (akash)
Wind (vayu)
Fire (agni)
Water (jal)
Earth (pruthvi)
Communal Aarti is performed in the mandir; however, devotees also perform it in their homes.
Disclaimer: Copyright of the Images / Aarti's used in the application lies with its creators. It is used here only for entertainment purpose. This app provides an organized way to browse and watch YouTube Videos. If any copyright or violation of policies in this app then please email your concern.
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