Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti lyrics in Hindi & English, with meaning
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Chorus#
ॐ जय श्री श्याम हरे, बाबा जय श्री श्याम हरे ।
खाटू धाम विराजत अनुपम रूप धरे ॥Oṁ jai Śrī Śyām Hare, Bābā jai Śrī Śyām Hare.
Khāṭū dhām virājat anupam rūp dhare.हे श्री श्याम हरि, आपकी जय हो! हे बाबा, आप खाटू धाम में अनुपम रूप धारण करके विराजते हैं।
Victory to Shri Shyam Hari! Baba, victory to you — enthroned at Khatu Dham in your matchless form.
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Verse 1#
रतन जड़ित सिंहासन सिर पर चंवर ढुरे ।
तन केसरिया बागो कुण्डल श्रवण पड़े ॥Ratan jaṛit siṁhāsan, sir par caṁvar ḍhure.
Tan kesariyā bāgo, kuṇḍal śravaṇ paṛe.रत्नों से जड़े सिंहासन पर, सिर पर चँवर डुल रहा है; शरीर पर केसरिया बागा और कानों में कुण्डल हैं।
On a jewelled throne, with the whisk waved over your head; dressed in saffron robes, with earrings in your ears.
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Verse 2#
गल पुष्पों की माला सिर पर मुकुट धरे ।
खेवत धूप अग्नि पर दीपक ज्योति जले ॥Gal puṣpoṁ kī mālā, sir par mukuṭ dhare.
Khevat dhūp agni par, dīpak jyoti jale.गले में फूलों की माला और सिर पर मुकुट है; अग्नि पर धूप खेई जा रही है और दीपक की ज्योति जल रही है।
A garland of flowers on your neck, a crown on your head; incense is offered on the fire and the lamp's flame burns.
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Verse 3#
मोदक खीर चूरमा सुवरण थाल भरे ।
सेवक भोग लगावत सेवा नित्य करे ॥Modak khīr cūrmā suvaraṇ thāl bhare.
Sevak bhog lagāvat, sevā nitya kare.सोने की थालियाँ मोदक, खीर और चूरमे से भरी हैं; सेवक भोग लगाते हैं और नित्य सेवा करते हैं।
Golden plates are filled with modaks, kheer and churma; your servants offer the bhog and serve you every day.
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Verse 4#
झांझ कटोरा और घड़ियावल शंख मृदंग घुरे ।
भक्त आरती गावें जय-जयकार करें ॥Jhāṁjh kaṭorā aur ghaṛiyāval, śaṅkh mṛdaṅg ghure.
Bhakt ārtī gāveṁ, jay-jayakār kareṁ.झाँझ, कटोरा और घड़ियाल बज रहे हैं, शंख और मृदंग गूँज रहे हैं; भक्त आरती गाते हैं और जय-जयकार करते हैं।
Cymbals, bowls and gongs ring, the conch and mridanga resound; devotees sing the aarti and shout "jai, jai!"
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Verse 5#
जो ध्यावे फल पावे सब दुःख से उबरे ।
सेवक जन निज मुख से श्री श्याम-श्याम उचरे ॥Jo dhyāve phal pāve, sab duḥkh se ubare.
Sevak jan nij mukh se Śrī Śyām-Śyām ucare.जो आपका ध्यान करता है, उसे फल मिलता है और वह सब दुखों से उबर जाता है; सेवक अपने मुख से "श्री श्याम, श्याम" का उच्चारण करते हैं।
Whoever meditates on you receives the fruit and is lifted out of all sorrow; your servants chant "Shri Shyam, Shyam" with their own lips.
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Closing verse#
श्री श्याम बिहारी जी की आरती जो कोई नर गावे ।
कहत भक्त-जन मनवांछित फल पावे ॥Śrī Śyām Bihārī jī kī ārtī jo koī nar gāve.
Kahat bhakt-jan, manavāñchit phal pāve.जो कोई श्री श्याम बिहारी जी की आरती गाता है, भक्तजन कहते हैं, उसे मनचाहा फल मिलता है।
Whoever sings the aarti of Shri Shyam Bihari, say the devotees, receives the fruit the heart desires.
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What Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti means
The Khatu Shyam aarti is a song of the temple: it describes Baba Shyam enthroned at Khatu on a jewelled throne, dressed in saffron with a crown and garland, with incense, lamps and the bhog of modak, kheer and churma — the sweet that is Rajasthan's favourite offering — and the sound of cymbals, conch and mridanga.
Its promise is simple: whoever meditates on Shyam is lifted out of sorrow — the faith behind his name "Haare ka Sahara", the support of those who have lost.
How to chant Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti
- WhenDaily at the five aartis of the Khatu temple (mangala, shringar, bhog, sandhya and shayan), on Ekadashi, and at Shyam bhajan sandhyas
- 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 churma or a rose, take the aarti and call "Jai Shri Shyam! Haare ka Sahara, Baba Shyam hamara!"
Words of popular aartis vary a little from family to family and from one printed sangrah to another; sing the version you know.
Where Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti comes from
A traditional aarti of the Khatu Shyam temple in Sikar district, Rajasthan, sung there and in Shyam mandirs across North India. Its wording varies between printed versions and temples; the text here is the commonly sung one.
About Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti
The aarti of Khatu Shyam Ji sung at the Khatu temple in Rajasthan and in Shyam bhajan sandhyas — describing Baba Shyam on his jewelled throne and the offerings of his devotees. It comes from the Traditional (Khatu), Traditional devotional song. The text is in Hindi.
Frequently asked questions
Who wrote Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti?
Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti comes from the Traditional (Khatu) (Traditional devotional song).
Where can I read Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti lyrics in English?
This page has the full Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam 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.
ॐ जय श्री श्याम हरे का अर्थ क्या है?
इस पेज पर ॐ जय श्री श्याम हरे के हर पद के नीचे उसका सरल हिंदी अर्थ और अंग्रेज़ी अर्थ दिया गया है।
Is there a Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti PDF?
Yes — the printable booklet on this page has Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti as a free A5 PDF to download, print and share.
How many verses are there in Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti?
Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti has 7 verses as given on this page.
In which language is Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti?
Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam 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 Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti?
A full recitation takes about 3 min.
To whom is Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti dedicated?
Om Jai Shri Shyam Hare — Khatu Shyam Aarti is dedicated to Khatu Shyam. The aarti of Khatu Shyam Ji sung at the Khatu temple in Rajasthan and in Shyam bhajan sandhyas — describing Baba Shyam on his jewelled throne and the offerings of his devotees.
How many aartis are done at Khatu Shyam temple?
Traditionally five: mangala (early morning), shringar, bhog (midday), sandhya (evening) and shayan (night).
What is offered to Khatu Shyam?
Churma, kheer, modak and roses are favourite offerings; devotees also bring nishan (flags) on foot to Khatu.
Who is Khatu Shyam?
Barbarika, grandson of Bhima, who gave his head to Krishna and was blessed to be worshipped as Shyam in the Kali Yuga.
When is the Khatu Shyam mela?
Around Phalguna Shukla Ekadashi, usually in February or March.










