Shani · शनि देव
श्री शनि देव आरती
Shri Shani Dev Aarti
Saturdays, Shani Jayanti, during Shani sade-sati
The aarti to Shanaishchara — sung in Shani mandirs on Saturdays.
Verse 1
देवनागरी
जय जय श्री शनि देव, भक्तन हितकारी।
सूर्य-पुत्र प्रभु छाया-महतारी॥
Transliteration
Jai jai Shri Shani Dev, bhaktan hitkaari
Surya-putra prabhu Chhaaya-mahataari
Meaning
Victory, victory to Shri Shani Dev — well-wisher of devotees, son of Surya, child of Chhaya.
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Verse 2
देवनागरी
श्याम अंग वक्र-दृष्टि, चतुर्भुजा धारी।
नीलाम्बर धार, नाथ गज की असवारी॥
Transliteration
Shyaam ang vakra-drishti, chaturbhujaa dhaari
Neelaambar dhaar, naath gaj ki asavaari
Meaning
Your form is dark, your gaze sidelong; you bear four arms, wear the blue garment, and your mount is the elephant.
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Verse 3
देवनागरी
क्रीट मुकुट शीश राजित, दिपत है लिलारी।
मुक्तन की माला गले, शोभित बलकारी॥
Transliteration
Kreet mukut sheesh raajit, dipat hai lilaari
Muktan ki maala gale, shobhit balkaari
Meaning
A jewelled crown rules upon your head; your forehead shines bright. A pearl garland adorns your neck — fierce and glorious.
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Verse 4
देवनागरी
मोदक मिष्टान्न पान, चढ़त हैं सुपारी।
लोभ-मोह-मद-मत्सर, भय से रखवारी॥
Transliteration
Modak mishtann paan, chadhat hain supaari
Lobh-moh-mad-matsar, bhay se rakhwaari
Meaning
Modaks, sweets, betel-leaf and supari are offered. From greed, attachment, pride, jealousy, and fear — you are our protector.