Chhath Maiya Ki Aarti Bhojpuri
About this Aarti
Bhojpuri aarti for Chhath Puja celebrating Surya Dev and Chhath Maiya, sung at river ghats across Bihar, Patna, and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Significance & Importance
Chhath Puja is the most important festival of Bihar, Patna, and eastern Uttar Pradesh. Devotees fast for 36 hours and stand waist-deep in river water to offer arghya to the setting and rising sun. This aarti, sung at every ghat from Patna to Varanasi, is the heart of the Chhath ceremony.
English Transliteration
Jai Chhath Maiya, jai Dinkar Deva,
Doobat suruj ke aragh dein ho.
Poorab disha mein khade hoke,
Ugat suruj ke pooja karin ho.
Baans ke daliya mein phal sajaain,
Thekua prasad aragh mein chadhaain ho.
Ghaat ghaat par bheed laagal baate,
Chhath Maiya ke gun gaain ho.
Khade hoke paani mein bhakt log,
Suruj Dev ke dhyaan lagaain ho.
Bihar aur poorabi Uttar Pradesh,
Milke Chhath parv manaain ho.
Chhath Maiya tu daata baadu,
Santan sukh hamke dein ho.
Jai Chhath Maiya, jai jai Devi,
Tohaar mahima nit gaain ho.Verse-by-Verse Meaning
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Jai Chhath Maiya, jai Dinkar Deva, / Doobat suruj ke aragh dein ho.
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Glory to Chhath Maiya, glory to the Sun God (Dinkar); we offer arghya (a water oblation) to the setting sun. (Chhath's evening arghya is offered to the sun as it sets.)
Poorab disha mein khade hoke, / Ugat suruj ke pooja karin ho.
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Then, standing facing the eastern direction, we worship the rising sun. (The next dawn's arghya is offered to the freshly risen sun.)
Baans ke daliya mein phal sajaain, / Thekua prasad aragh mein chadhaain ho.
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Arranging fruits in a bamboo basket (daliya/soop), we offer thekua as prasad along with the arghya to the Sun God. (Thekua is the traditional Chhath offering.)
Ghaat ghaat par bheed laagal baate, / Chhath Maiya ke gun gaain ho.
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At every riverbank ghat a crowd of devotees has gathered, and together they sing the praises and glories of Chhath Maiya.
Khade hoke paani mein bhakt log, / Suruj Dev ke dhyaan lagaain ho.
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Standing in the water (of the river or pond), the devotees fix their meditation upon the Sun God. (Observers stand waist-deep in water to offer the oblation.)
Bihar aur poorabi Uttar Pradesh, / Milke Chhath parv manaain ho.
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The people of Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh come together to celebrate this sacred festival of Chhath.
Chhath Maiya tu daata baadu, / Santan sukh hamke dein ho.
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O Chhath Maiya, you are the bestower of all gifts; grant us the happiness of children (progeny). (Chhath is a vow undertaken for the well-being of one's children.)
Jai Chhath Maiya, jai jai Devi, / Tohaar mahima nit gaain ho.
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Glory to Chhath Maiya; victory, victory to you, O Devi; we sing your glory every day, forever.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Chhath Maiya Ki Aarti Bhojpuri be recited?
The Chhath Maiya Ki Aarti Bhojpuri is traditionally sung during the morning and evening aarti of Chhath Maiya, and especially on days and festivals dedicated to Chhath Maiya. It may be recited on any day with devotion.
What are the benefits of reciting the Chhath Maiya Ki Aarti Bhojpuri?
Reciting the Chhath Maiya Ki Aarti Bhojpuri with devotion is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Chhath Maiya, steady the mind, dispel negativity, and create an auspicious, sattvic atmosphere at home. It is offered as an act of bhakti (loving devotion) rather than for any guaranteed material result.
Where can I read the complete Chhath Maiya Ki Aarti Bhojpuri lyrics?
VedKosh provides the complete Chhath Maiya Ki Aarti Bhojpuri lyrics dedicated to Chhath Maiya (Surya Dev) in both Hindi and English (with transliteration for regional readers), along with its meaning and a printable/downloadable version.