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श्री जगन्नाथ आरती

Jagannath Aarti

Rath Yatra, daily mangala-arati at Puri

The famous "Jagannath Swami nayanapathagaami bhavatu me" — recited by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in the Jagannath Ashtakam.

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Verse 1
देवनागरी
कदाचित् कालिन्दी-तट-विपिन-संगीत-तरलो, मुदाभीरी-नारी-वदन-कमलास्वाद-मधुपः। रमा-शम्भु-ब्रह्मामर-पति-गणेशार्चित-पदो, जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन-पथगामी भवतु मे॥
Transliteration
Kadaachit kaalindi-tata-vipina-sangeeta-taralo, Mudaabhiri-naari-vadana-kamalaaswaada-madhupah Ramaa-shambhu-brahmaamara-pati-Ganeshaarchita-pado, Jagannathah Swami nayana-pathagaami bhavatu me
Meaning
He who once moved through the music of the Kalindi-grove, the bee that drank the nectar of the gopis' lotus faces — whose feet are worshipped by Lakshmi, Shambhu, Brahma, Indra, and Ganesha — may that Lord Jagannath enter the path of my eyes.
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Verse 2
देवनागरी
रथारूढो गच्छन् पथि मिलित-भूदेव-पटलैः, स्तुति-प्रादुर्भावम् प्रति-पदम् उपाकर्ण्य सदयः। दया-सिन्धुर्बन्धुः सकल-जगतां सिन्धु-सुतया, जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन-पथगामी भवतु मे॥
Transliteration
Rathaaroodho gachchan pathi militha-bhoodeva-patalaih, Stuti-praadurbhaavam prati-padam upaakarnya sadayah Dayaa-sindhurbandhuh sakala-jagataam sindhu-sutayaa, Jagannathah Swami nayana-pathagaami bhavatu me
Meaning
Mounted upon the chariot, moving along the road — at every step listening with mercy to the brahmins' praise — ocean of compassion, kin to every world, beside Lakshmi the daughter of the sea — may that Lord Jagannath enter the path of my eyes.
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Verse 3
देवनागरी
जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन-पथगामी भवतु मे। जगन्नाथः स्वामी नयन-पथगामी भवतु मे॥
Transliteration
Jagannathah Swami nayana-pathagaami bhavatu me Jagannathah Swami nayana-pathagaami bhavatu me
Meaning
May the Lord Jagannath ever enter the path of my eyes. May the Lord Jagannath ever enter the path of my eyes.

About the Jagannath Aarti

The Jagannath Aarti (श्री जगन्नाथ आरती) is a devotional prayer dedicated to Jagannath of Puri (जगन्नाथ). The famous "Jagannath Swami nayanapathagaami bhavatu me" — recited by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in the Jagannath Ashtakam. On this page you can read the complete lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration, and English meaning — line by line — so you can understand every verse as you recite it.

When to recite: Rath Yatra, daily mangala-arati at Puri. Reciting the Jagannath Aarti is believed to invoke the blessings of Jagannath of Puri for peace, prosperity, and the removal of obstacles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Jagannath Aarti aarti?

The famous "Jagannath Swami nayanapathagaami bhavatu me" — recited by Sri Adi Shankaracharya in the Jagannath Ashtakam. It is dedicated to Jagannath of Puri (श्री जगन्नाथ आरती) and is available here with full Devanagari lyrics, transliteration and English meaning.

Which deity is the Jagannath Aarti dedicated to?

The Jagannath Aarti is dedicated to Jagannath of Puri (जगन्नाथ).

When should the Jagannath Aarti be recited?

It is traditionally sung during: Rath Yatra, daily mangala-arati at Puri.

Where can I read Jagannath Aarti lyrics in Hindi and English?

Astroly.in provides the complete Jagannath Aarti lyrics in Hindi (Devanagari), Roman transliteration and English meaning — free to read, print or share.

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