Hanuman Aarti is sung in Hanuman temples and homes across India at the conclusion of puja. It is a declaration of Hanuman’s glory and a final act of offering light to the deity. The most widely recited version begins with Aarti Kije Hanuman Lala Ki.
Note: In some Hindu traditions Hanuman is held to be an avatar of Lord Shiva; other traditions regard him as a distinct deity. This is a traditional religious belief.
Hanuman Aarti
Aarti kije Hanuman lala ki
Dusht dalan Raghunath kala ki (3 times)
Jaakay bal say giriwar kaapay
Roog doosh jakay nikat na jhankay
Anjani putra maha balli daayee
Santan kay prabhu sada sahaye
Day beeraa Raghunath pataway
Lanka jaaree seeya soodi laayee
Lanka so koti Samundra Seekhaayee
Jaat pawansut baran layee
Lanka Jaari Asur Sanghaaray
Seeya Ramjee kay kaaj sawaray
Lakshman moor chet paray Sakaaray
Aani Sajeewan praan ubaaray
Paitee pataal toori jam kaaray
Ahi Ravana kee bujaa ukhaaray
Baayay bujaa asur dhal maaray
Dahinay bujaa sant jam taray
Sur nar Muni aarati utaaray
Jai jai jai Hanuman ucharaay
Kanchan thaar Kapoor loo chaayee
Aarati karat Anjani maayee
Jo Hanuman kee Aarati gaaway
Basee Baikoontha param pad paaway
How to Perform Aarti
Light a diya or camphor lamp. Move it slowly clockwise before the Hanuman image while reciting the aarti. The first line is traditionally sung three times as the opening refrain. On Tuesdays and Saturdays, recite the complete aarti three times. The aarti closes the puja and is a moment of direct devotional offering.
Related Prayers
- Hanuman Chalisa — the 40-verse prayer by Tulsidas
- Hanuman Ashtak — eight verses of praise
- Hanuman Puja Vidhi — complete home puja guide
- Aarti & Chalisa — all Hanuman prayers in one place