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Annapurna Aarti Meaning — Line by Line

श्री अन्नपूर्णा जी की आरती

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Meaning — Line by Line

Every verse of Annapurna Aarti with its English meaning. Tap any word to hear it, or ▶ to recite the verse.

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  1. Verse 1. Baarambaara pranaama, karoon Maharaani
  2. Verse 2. Jagata-janani Jagadamba, anna-dhana deti ho
  3. Verse 3. Kaasheepuri adhishthaatri, Vishveshvara pyaari
  4. Verse 4. Jo jana tumako dhyaave, bhookha nahin rahata
  5. Verse 5. Bhakta-janon ko sukha de, sampati-dhana deti
  6. Verse 6. Shankara sahita viraajata, Maiya jaga-taarini
  7. Verse 7. Annapurna ki aarti, jo koi nara gaave
Verse 1#

Baarambaara pranaama, karoon Maharaani

बारम्बार प्रणाम, करूँ महारानी दया दृष्टि कीजै, हे जगत-जननी जय अन्नपूर्णा, मैया जय अन्नपूर्णा

Baarambaara pranaama, karoon Maharaani Daya drishti keejai, he jagata-janani Om Jai Annapurna, Maiya Jai Annapurna

MeaningAgain and again I bow to you, O great Queen; cast your compassionate glance upon me, O Mother of the world. Victory to you, Mother Annapurna!

Verse 2#

Jagata-janani Jagadamba, anna-dhana deti ho

जगत-जननी जगदम्बा, अन्न-धन देती हो सकल विश्व की माता, सबको पालन करती हो जय अन्नपूर्णा

Jagata-janani Jagadamba, anna-dhana deti ho Sakala vishva ki maata, sabako paalana karti ho Om Jai Annapurna

MeaningO Mother of the world, Jagadamba, you bestow food and wealth; mother of the entire universe, you nourish and sustain all.

Verse 3#

Kaasheepuri adhishthaatri, Vishveshvara pyaari

काशीपुरी अधिष्ठात्री, विश्वेश्वर प्यारी हाथ कमण्डल त्रिशूल, ज्वालामुखी न्यारी जय अन्नपूर्णा

Kaasheepuri adhishthaatri, Vishveshvara pyaari Haatha kamandala trishoola, jvaalaamukhi nyaari Om Jai Annapurna

MeaningPresiding goddess of Kashi and beloved of Lord Vishweshwara, holding the water-pot and trident, radiant and matchless.

Verse 4#

Jo jana tumako dhyaave, bhookha nahin rahata

जो जन तुमको ध्यावे, भूखा नहिं रहता रंक होय धनवन्ता, सब कुछ है पाता जय अन्नपूर्णा

Jo jana tumako dhyaave, bhookha nahin rahata Ranka hoya dhanavanta, saba kuchha hai paata Om Jai Annapurna

MeaningWhoever meditates upon you never goes hungry; even a destitute person becomes wealthy and obtains everything.

Verse 5#

Bhakta-janon ko sukha de, sampati-dhana deti

भक्त-जनों को सुख दे, सम्पति-धन देती भण्डारे भरपूर रहें, यश सब जग गाती जय अन्नपूर्णा

Bhakta-janon ko sukha de, sampati-dhana deti Bhandaare bharapoora rahen, yasha saba jaga gaati Om Jai Annapurna

MeaningYou give joy to your devotees and grant them prosperity and riches; may their storehouses stay ever full, and the whole world sings your glory.

Verse 6#

Shankara sahita viraajata, Maiya jaga-taarini

शंकर सहित विराजत, मैया जग-तारिणी कर में अन्न-कटोरा, करुणा की खानी जय अन्नपूर्णा

Shankara sahita viraajata, Maiya jaga-taarini Kara mein anna-katora, karuna ki khaani Om Jai Annapurna

MeaningSeated together with Lord Shankara, O Mother, deliverer of the world, you hold a bowl of food in your hand — you are a very mine of compassion.

Verse 7#

Annapurna ki aarti, jo koi nara gaave

अन्नपूर्णा की आरती, जो कोई नर गावे सुख-सम्पति सब पावे, परम पद पावे जय अन्नपूर्णा, मैया जय अन्नपूर्णा

Annapurna ki aarti, jo koi nara gaave Sukha-sampati saba paave, parama pada paave Om Jai Annapurna, Maiya Jai Annapurna

MeaningWhoever sings this aarti of Annapurna obtains every happiness and prosperity, and attains the supreme state.

Word-by-Word Breakdown

बारम्बार प्रणाम
baarambaara pranaama
Again and again I bow in obeisance
करूँ महारानी
karoon Maharaani
(I salute) you, O great Queen
दया दृष्टि कीजै
daya drishti keejai
Cast your compassionate glance (upon me)
जगत-जननी
jagata-janani
O Mother of the world
अन्न-धन देती हो
anna-dhana deti ho
You bestow food and wealth
सबको पालन करती हो
sabako paalana karti ho
You nourish and sustain all beings
काशीपुरी अधिष्ठात्री
Kaasheepuri adhishthaatri
The presiding goddess of the city of Kashi (Varanasi)
विश्वेश्वर प्यारी
Vishveshvara pyaari
Beloved of Vishweshwara (Lord Shiva of Kashi)
कर में अन्न-कटोरा
kara mein anna-katora
Holding a bowl of food in her hand
करुणा की खानी
karuna ki khaani
A very mine (source) of compassion
जो जन तुमको ध्यावे
jo jana tumako dhyaave
Whoever meditates upon you
भूखा नहिं रहता
bhookha nahin rahata
Never remains hungry
रंक होय धनवन्ता
ranka hoya dhanavanta
Even a pauper becomes wealthy
भण्डारे भरपूर रहें
bhandaare bharapoora rahen
May the storehouses always remain full
शंकर सहित विराजत
Shankara sahita viraajata
Seated together with Lord Shankara (Shiva)
जग-तारिणी
jaga-taarini
Deliverer of the world
परम पद पावे
parama pada paave
Attains the supreme state (liberation)

Origin & History

Source: Traditional North Indian devotional aarti (Aarti Sangrah); the deity Annapurna is glorified in the Annapurna Stotram attributed to Adi Shankaracharya

Author: Traditional / Anonymous

Period: Medieval to modern

Annapurna, the food-giving form of Parvati, is the presiding goddess of Kashi (Varanasi), where her temple stands beside that of Lord Kashi Vishwanath. According to tradition, Shiva himself approached her with a begging bowl to teach the world that food and matter are sacred and not mere illusion. This aarti, sung across North Indian homes and temples, celebrates her as the inexhaustible nourisher who ensures that no devotee goes hungry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Maa Annapurna?
Annapurna is the form of Goddess Parvati as the giver of food and nourishment ('anna' means food, 'purna' means full). She is the queen of Kashi (Varanasi), depicted holding a bowl of rice-pudding and a golden ladle, and is the consort of Lord Shiva in his form as Vishwanath.
What is the story of Annapurna and Shiva?
It is said that when Shiva declared the material world to be mere illusion (maya), Parvati, as the sustainer of all bodies, withdrew, and the world began to starve. Realising that food and matter are real and sacred, Shiva himself came to Kashi with a begging bowl, and Parvati appeared as Annapurna to feed him — establishing her as the eternal nourisher of all beings.
When should Annapurna Aarti be sung?
It is sung daily in Annapurna temples, and with special devotion on Annapurna Jayanti (the full-moon day of Margashirsha month) and on Akshaya Tritiya, which is associated with never-diminishing abundance.
What is the spiritual message of this aarti?
It teaches gratitude for food as a divine gift and reminds devotees that the same Mother who fills our plate fills the whole universe. Worshipping Annapurna naturally inspires anna-daan — the feeding of others — which is considered one of the highest forms of charity.

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