Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti lyrics in Hindi & English, with meaning
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Chorus#
जय जय श्री शनिदेव भक्तन हितकारी ।
सूरज के पुत्र प्रभु छाया महतारी ॥Jai jai Śrī Śanidev bhaktan hitakārī.
Sūraj ke putra prabhu, Chāyā mahatārī.भक्तों का हित करने वाले श्री शनिदेव की जय हो, जय हो — हे प्रभु, आप सूर्य के पुत्र हैं और छाया आपकी माता हैं।
Victory, victory to Shri Shanidev, who does good to his devotees — O Lord, son of the Sun, whose mother is Chhaya.
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Verse 1#
श्याम अंग वक्र-दृष्टि चतुर्भुजा धारी ।
नीलाम्बर धार नाथ गज की असवारी ॥Śyām aṅg vakra-dṛṣṭi caturbhujā dhārī.
Nīlāmbar dhār nāth gaj kī asavārī.आपका अंग श्याम वर्ण है, दृष्टि वक्र है और आप चार भुजाएँ धारण करते हैं; हे नाथ, आप नीले वस्त्र पहनते हैं और हाथी की सवारी करते हैं।
Dark of body, with a sidelong gaze and four arms; the Lord wears blue garments and rides an elephant.
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Verse 2#
क्रीट मुकुट शीश सहज दिपत है लिलारी ।
मुक्तन की माला गले शोभित बलिहारी ॥Krīṭ mukuṭ śīś sahaj dipat hai lilārī.
Muktan kī mālā gale śobhit balihārī.आपके सिर पर मुकुट है और ललाट सहज ही दमक रहा है; गले में मोतियों की माला शोभित है — हम आप पर बलिहारी हैं।
A crown sits on your head and your forehead shines with natural light; a garland of pearls adorns your neck — we offer ourselves to you.
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Verse 3#
मोदक मिष्ठान पान चढ़त हैं सुपारी ।
लोहा तिल तेल उड़द महिषी अति प्यारी ॥Modak miṣṭhān pān caṛhat haiṁ supārī.
Lohā til tel uṛad mahiṣī ati pyārī.आपको मोदक, मिठाई, पान और सुपारी चढ़ाई जाती है; लोहा, तिल, तेल, उड़द और भैंस आपको अत्यन्त प्रिय हैं।
Modaks, sweets, betel leaf and areca nut are offered to you; iron, sesame, oil, black gram and the buffalo are most dear to you.
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Verse 4#
देव दनुज ऋषि मुनि सुमिरत नर नारी ।
विश्वनाथ धरत ध्यान शरण हैं तुम्हारी ॥Dev danuj ṛṣi muni sumirat nar nārī.
Viśvanāth dharat dhyān, śaraṇ haiṁ tumhārī.देवता, दानव, ऋषि, मुनि और सभी स्त्री-पुरुष आपका स्मरण करते हैं; विश्वनाथ भी आपका ध्यान धरते हैं — हम आपकी शरण में हैं।
Gods, demons, sages, seers, men and women all remember you; even Vishwanath (Shiva) meditates on you — we take refuge in you.
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What Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti means
The Shani aarti praises Shani Dev as "bhaktan hitkari" — the one who does good to his devotees. It describes him as the son of Surya and Chhaya, dark-bodied with a sidelong gaze, four-armed, dressed in blue, crowned and garlanded with pearls.
The third verse lists the offerings tradition holds dear to him — iron, sesame, mustard oil and black gram (urad) — which are still given at Shani temples every Saturday. The last verse reminds us that gods, demons and sages alike remember Shani; the aarti asks for his refuge rather than fearing him.
How to chant Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti
- WhenSaturday evenings, after lighting a mustard-oil lamp at home, at a Shani temple or under a peepal tree; on Shani Jayanti
- LampA ghee diya or camphor (kapur) on a plate, waved clockwise before the deity
- WithBell, conch or clapping; everyone sings the chorus together
- AfterTake the aarti — pass your palms over the flame and touch them to your eyes and head
- Prepare the thali. Place a lit diya or camphor, a few flowers, roli, akshat and a little prasad on a plate.
- Begin with the chorus. Stand before the deity and sing the opening line together; it is repeated after every verse.
- Wave the lamp. Move the thali in slow clockwise circles before the deity — traditionally four times at the feet, twice at the navel, once at the face and seven times over the whole form.
- Sing every verse. One person may lead each verse while the others answer with the chorus.
- Close. Offer black sesame or oil, take the aarti, and give food or help to someone in need — Shani's favourite service.
Words of popular aartis vary a little from family to family and from one printed sangrah to another; sing the version you know.
Where Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti comes from
A traditional Hindi aarti of uncertain authorship, printed in most aarti sangrahs and sung at Shani temples such as Shani Shingnapur and Shani Dham. Small variations exist — some versions describe his vahana as an elephant (gaj), others as a crow or vulture, all of which appear in iconography.
About Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti
The aarti of Shani Dev sung on Saturday evenings, after lighting a mustard-oil lamp — describing the son of Surya and Chhaya, his dark form, his vahana and the offerings dear to him. It comes from the Traditional, Traditional devotional song. The text is in Hindi.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti?
Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti comes from the Traditional (Traditional devotional song).
Where can I read Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti lyrics in English?
This page has the full Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti in Hindi (Devanagari) with the English transliteration under every verse, and the meaning of each verse in Hindi and English. Use the Chant and Meaning buttons above the verses to show only what you need.
जय जय श्री शनिदेव का अर्थ क्या है?
इस पेज पर जय जय श्री शनिदेव के हर पद के नीचे उसका सरल हिंदी अर्थ और अंग्रेज़ी अर्थ दिया गया है।
Is there a Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti PDF?
Yes — the printable booklet on this page has Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti as a free A5 PDF to download, print and share.
How many verses are there in Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti?
Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti has 5 verses as given on this page.
In which language is Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti?
Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti is in Hindi. This page gives the original text in Devanagari with Roman transliteration and meaning in Hindi and English.
How long does it take to recite Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti?
A full recitation takes about 3 min.
To whom is Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti dedicated?
Jai Jai Shri Shanidev — Shani Aarti is dedicated to Shani Dev. The aarti of Shani Dev sung on Saturday evenings, after lighting a mustard-oil lamp — describing the son of Surya and Chhaya, his dark form, his vahana and the offerings dear to him.
When should the Shani aarti be sung?
On Saturday evenings after lighting a mustard-oil lamp, and on Shani Jayanti (Jyeshtha Amavasya).
Why does the aarti mention iron, oil and sesame?
These are the traditional offerings to Shani; they are given at his temples and to the poor on Saturdays.
What is Shani's vahana?
The aarti names the elephant; iconography also shows him on a crow, a vulture or a buffalo.
Should Hanuman also be worshipped?
Many devotees read the Hanuman Chalisa along with Shani worship, because of the story that Hanuman freed Shani from Ravana.
