Aarti

The Easy Way and Method of Krishna Ji Ki Aarti

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Astro Logics Admin
7 February 2026 · 6 min read
The Easy Way and Method of Krishna Ji Ki Aarti

The living ritual of light before the Lord of Vrindavan

The aarti offered to Lord Krishna is among the most joyful and musically rich rituals in the Vaishnava tradition. Unlike more austere forms of worship that emphasise silence and stillness, Krishna aarti is an exuberant celebration - marked by the ringing of bells, the blowing of conch shells, the waving of lamps in rhythmic circular motions, and singing that draws the congregation into shared devotional upliftment. This is consistent with Krishna's nature in the bhakti tradition: he is the embodiment of ananda, divine bliss, and his worship naturally mirrors the joy of the gopas and gopis of Vrindavan. The circling of the lamp before the murti symbolises the soul's circumambulation of the divine centre - everything revolving around the beloved Lord.

Krishna aarti is performed multiple times daily in Vaishnava temples - at the dawn awakening (Mangala aarti), at midday, at sunset, and at the bedtime closing (Shayan aarti) - each timing carrying its own mood and specific songs. At home, most devotees perform a single evening aarti using a camphor or oil lamp while the family sings together. Special occasions like Janmashtami, Govardhan Puja, and Radhashtami expand the aarti into a longer programme of decoration, offering, and song. Devotees believe that performing Krishna aarti with a loving, focused heart gradually transforms an ordinary evening ritual into a treasured appointment with the divine.

Shree Krishna Ji Aarti lyrics

आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥

गले में बैजंती माला, बजावै मुरली मधुर बाला ।

श्रवण में कुण्डल झलकाला, नंद के आनंद नंदलाला ।

Aaratee kunj bihaaree kee, shree giradhar krshn muraaree kee.

Gale mein baijantee maala, bajaavai muralee madhur baala.

shravan mein kundal jhalakaala, nand ke aanand nandalaala..

आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥

गगन सम अंग कांति काली, राधिका चमक रही आली ।

लतन में ठाढ़े बनमाली, भ्रमर सी अलक।

कस्तूरी तिलक, चंद्र सी झलक, ललित छवि श्यामा प्यारी की।

Aaratee kunj bihaaree kee, shree giradhar krshn muraaree kee.

gagan sam ang kaanti kaalee, raadhika chamak rahee aalee.

latan mein thaadhai banamaalee, bhramar see alak.

kastooree tilak, chandr see jhalak, lalit chhabi shyaama pyaaree kee..

आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥

कनकमय मोर मुकुट बिलसै, देवता दरसन को तरसैं ।

गगन सों सुमन रासि, बरसै बजे मुरचंग,मधुर मिरदंग ।

ग्वालिन संग, अतुल रति गोप कुमारी की।

Aaratee kunj bihaaree kee, shree giradhar krshn muraaree kee.

kanakamay mor mukat bilase, devata darasan ko tarase.

gaganason suman raasi barasai, baje murachang madhur miradang..

gvaalanee sang, atul rati gop kumaaree kee..

आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥

जहां ते प्रकट भई गंगा, सकल मन हारिणि श्री गंगा ।

स्मरन ते होत मोह भंगा बसी शिव सीस, जटा के बीच ।

हरै अघ कीच, चरन छवि श्रीबनवारी की ॥

Aaratee kunj bihaaree kee, shree giradhar krshn muraaree kee.

jahaan te prakat bhee ganga, kalush kali haarini shree gangai

smaran te hot moh bhanga, basee shiv sees jataake beech.

harai agh keech, charan chhabi shree banavaaree kee.. 

 आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥

चमकती उज्ज्वल तट रेनू, बज रही वृंदावन बेनू ।

चहुं दिसि गोपि ग्वाल धेनू, हंसत मृदु मंद, चांदनी चंद

कटत भव फंद, टेर सुन दीन दुखारी की ।

 आरती कुंजबिहारी की, श्री गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी की ॥

Aaratee kunj bihaaree kee, shree giradhar krshn muraaree kee.

chamakatee ujjaval tat renoo, baj rahee vrndaavan benoo.

chahun disi gopee gvaal dhenoo, hasat mrdu mand chaandanee chand .

katat bhav phand, ter sunu deen bhikhaaree kee..

aaratee kunj bihaaree kee, shree giradhar krshn muraaree kee.

Introduction to Krishna Ji Ki Aarti

The recitation of Krishna Ji ki Aarti is regarded as exceedingly helpful. By reciting Krishna Aarti, seekers are liberated from the cycle of birth and death. Along with this, all of the obstacles in his life begin to disappear. If Radha-Krishna Kavach is worn while reciting Krishna Aarti, love, attraction, and beauty begin to grow between husband and wife. Divorce and household difficulties begin to be resolved, and there is also an advantage to having children. Krishna Gutika also holds important meaning. So let’s hear about the Aarti of Shri Krishna.

Do Shree Krishan Aarti Like This

Before performing the Aarti of Krishna, the conch should be blown 3 times by facing upwards in the east direction. After this, clap in one rhythm with musical instruments like bell, cymbal, majhira, tabla, harmonium etc. The pronunciation of Aarti should be correct. Aarti should not be performed hurriedly. For Aarti, there should be a ghee wick made of pure cotton. Using oil wick should be avoided. Kapoor Aarti is also performed. The number of lights can be one, five, nine, eleven or twenty-one. Govinda Aarti should be performed rhythmically in the clockwise direction.

Method of Shree Krishna Aarti

  • First of all, take a bath and wear clean clothes.
  • Clean the puja place and keep a plate.
  • Light a ghee lamp on the plate and start the aarti by burning camphor.
  • Place the idol or picture of Lord Shri Krishna on the plate.
  • Then, offer flowers, fruits, sweets, and water.
  • Now, sing the aarti of Shri Krishna.
  • After singing the Aarti, rotate the Aarti thali around the idol of the God.
  • Finally, pray and seek blessings from Lord Shri Shyam.

What to offer during Aarti?

(1) During the Kanha Aarti, various objects are offered to the deity while ringing the bell: incense, ghee lamp, water, cloth, flowers, yak tail fan, and peacock fan.

(2) The objects used in Aarti represent the physical elements in their pure form and correspond to the sense objects.

(3) In other words, the objects of aarti satisfy the senses and represent all the elements present in God’s creation being offered back to God for His satisfaction.

(4) The shankha blown at the beginning and end of each aarti drives away inauspicious elements. The sound of the bell is dear to God and symbolizes all music.

(5) Flowers and incense provide beautiful fragrances for the pleasure of God. The ghee lamp represents lighting one’s path. Offering water to the conch symbolizes the offering of a mixture of auspicious items that are raised above or touched on the head of the honored guest as part of the welcome.

(6) It is a way of welcoming God and making Him feel at home. The handkerchief represents the offering of new clothes.

(7) The yak-tail camera and the peacock fan are both aspects of royal service. The camera keeps flies away, while the peacock fan provides a cool breeze.


In Aarti, cotton wicks are especially important. In such a case, first place cotton wicks in the lamp in odd numbers (such as 3, 5, or 7) and light them.

(2) Place the lamp in a thali or plate. Along with this, keep flowers and camphor in there. Aarti can also be performed by creating a wick at home. Aarti with five lamps is conducted at Puja Pandals.
(3)  Perform Maa Durga’s Aarti by blowing conchs, bells, and clapping.

(4) In front of Maa Durga, rotate the Aarti thali circularly from the top down. That is, rotate the Aarti plate clockwise. It is even better if we make the shape of Om using this sequence.

(5) After the Aarti, rest both palms on the Jyoti for a few moments on your forehead, ears, eyes, and lips.
(6) Aside from the light, the Aarti thali must have camphor, flowers, incense sticks, and Akshat (unbroken grains). It is thought that by doing Maa Durga Aarti with these items, one receives special benefits.

Everyone wants a healthy and prosperous life. When you worship Lord Ganapati, you work towards achieving success. Your determination towards achieving your goals will certainly increase. 

Benefits of Krishna Aarti:

(1) Recitation of Krishna Aarti is considered extremely beneficial. By reciting Krishna Aarti, the seeker becomes free from the cycle of birth and rebirth and all the difficulties in his life start going away.

(2) If you recite Aarti keeping the Krishna idol in front, then all the difficulties of your life start going away. Along with this, wearing Krishna Mala brings courage and confidence in the seeker and the seeker starts feeling filled with positive energy.

(3) By regularly reciting Kanhaiya Aarti, Lord Krishna becomes pleased due to which the married life of the seeker becomes happy and prosperous.

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