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AARTIDeity: Giriraj Govardhan / Lord Krishna

Shri Govardhan Maharaj Aarti (श्री गोवर्धन महाराज आरती)

Sung during Govardhan Puja (Annakut) following Diwali, celebrating Lord Krishna lifting the Govardhan mountain on His little finger to shelter Braj.

Auspicious Timing: Govardhan Puja morning or afternoon during Annakut parikrama

Sacred Benefits: Protection from natural calamities, abundance of food grains, health of livestock, and divine shelter of Lord Krishna.

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श्री गोवर्धन महाराज, ओ महाराज, तेरे माथे मुकुट विराज रहो। तोपे पान चढ़े तोपे फूल चढ़े, तोपे चढ़े दूध की धार॥ तेरे माथे मुकुट विराज रहो॥

Śrī Govardhana Mahārāja, O Mahārāja, Tere Māthe Mukuṭa Virāja Raho | Tope Pāna Caḍhe Tope Phūla Caḍhe, Tope Caḍhe Dūdha Kī Dhāra || Tere Māthe Mukuṭa Virāja Raho ||

Meaning: O Lord Govardhan Maharaj! A radiant crown adorns Your brow! Devotees offer betel leaves, fragrant blossoms, and continuous streams of sacred milk!

तेरी सात कोस की परिक्रमा, चकलेश्वर है विश्राम। राधा-कुंड, श्याम-कुंड सोहे, मानस गंगा स्नान॥ तेरे माथे मुकुट विराज रहो॥

Terī Sāta Kosa Kī Parikramā, Cakaleśvara Hai Viśrāma | Rādhā-Kuṇḍa, Śyāma-Kuṇḍa Sohe, Mānasa Gaṅgā Snāna || Tere Māthe Mukuṭa Virāja Raho ||

Meaning: Your sacred parikrama spans seven Kos (twenty-one kilometers), with peaceful rest at Chakleshwar. Holy Radha Kund, Shyam Kund, and the purifying waters of Manasi Ganga sanctify all who bathe!

कंचन थाल कपूर की बाती, आरती करें ब्रजनारी। लकुटि कमरिया धरे कन्हैया, गिरिधर कृष्ण मुरारी॥ तेरे माथे मुकुट विराज रहो॥

Kañcana Thāla Kapūra Kī Bātī, Āratī Kareṁ Brajanārī | Lakuṭi Kamariyā Dhare Kanhaiyā, Giridhara Kṛṣṇa Murārī || Tere Māthe Mukuṭa Virāja Raho ||

Meaning: Holding golden platters with blazing camphor wicks, the maidens of Braj perform Your Aarti! Behold little Kanhaiya holding His cowherd staff and blanket—Giridhari Krishna Murari!

इंद्र को मान मर्दन कीन्हो, राख लियो ब्रजधाम। छप्पन भोग अन्नकूट संजोए, पूरण कीन्हो काम॥ तेरे माथे मुकुट विराज रहो॥

Indra Ko Māna Mardana Kīnho, Rākha Liyo Brajadhāma | Chappana Bhoga Annakūṭa Sañjoe, Pūraṇa Kīnho Kāma || Tere Māthe Mukuṭa Virāja Raho ||

Meaning: You shattered the arrogance of Indra, protecting all the inhabitants of Braj! Now we offer fifty-six grand culinary delicacies (Chhappan Bhog) in the mountain of grains (Annakut)!

सूरदास प्रभु तिहारे चरण पर, बलि-बलि जाऊं बलिहारी। जो जन गोवर्धन को ध्यावे, भव से पार उतारी॥ तेरे माथे मुकुट विराज रहो॥

Sūradāsa Prabhu Tihāre Caraṇa Para, Bali-Bali Jāūṁ Balihārī | Jo Jana Govardhana Ko Dhyāve, Bhava Se Pāra Utārī || Tere Māthe Mukuṭa Virāja Raho ||

Meaning: Saint Surdas surrenders body and soul at Your holy lotus feet! Whoever meditates upon Lord Govardhan is carried safely across the ocean of mortal existence!

Spiritual Significance & Fruits

Lord Krishna taught that nature, cows, and mountains that sustain us are the true living manifestations of God deserving of our deepest worship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why is a cow dung hill created for Govardhan Puja?

The cow dung symbolizes mother earth, agricultural fertility, and sacred Gau Mata, representing Mount Govardhan who sustained all living beings and cattle.

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