Manasha Devi Aarti (জয় মনসা মাতা)
Shravan month (especially Nag Panchami); Manasha Puja (Bengali Shravan); any puja for protection from snake bites; Janmashtami season
About this Aarti
Manasha Devi Aarti honours the serpent goddess Manasa — the beloved folk deity of Assam and Bengal who protects from snake bites and bestows fertility, especially worshipped during Shravan month.
Shravan month (especially Nag Panchami); Manasha Puja (Bengali Shravan); any puja for protection from snake bites; Janmashtami season
Significance & Importance
Maa Manasha — Vishahari, serpent goddess and daughter of Shiva — is one of the most beloved folk deities of Assam, Bengal and Bihar. 'Jai Manasa Mata' is sung with deep devotion across the region in Shravana, her glory enshrined in the classical Manasa Mangal Kavya.
The heart of the Manasha tradition is the legend of Behula and Lakhindar. On their wedding night, Lakhindar was bitten by a serpent; his young wife Behula refused to accept his death and journeyed through rivers and the realms of the gods with perfect devotion, until Manasha was moved and restored him to life. This story teaches that unwavering love is the truest path to divine grace.
Manasha is worshipped with intensity during Shravana — when serpents emerge from the earth — and on Nag Panchami. Devotees seek her protection for their families and her blessing of progeny. Earthen serpent figures, milk offerings and neem leaves are traditional elements of her puja.
Her aarti addresses her as 'Padmavati' (lotus-born) and 'Sarpa-Palini' (nurturer of serpents) — the compassionate mother who reversed death out of love for faithful devotees. Singing her aarti is both a liturgical act and a celebration of the story that human love can move even a fierce goddess to mercy.
English Transliteration
Jai Manasa Mata, Jai Manasa Mata.
Sarpa-Palini Devi, Visha-Hari Daata.
Jai Manasa Mata.
Shivara Kanya Tumi, Padmavati Naama.
Manasa Mangal Kabya, Tomara Mahimaa.
Jai Manasa Mata.
Behula-Lakhindare, Paile Tomara Bar.
Mritako Jeevan Dila, Dayamayi Mata Har.
Jai Manasa Mata.
Shraavan Mase Tomay, Puji Sakale.
Sarpabhaya Naas Hok, Mora Kule-Kule.
Jai Manasa Mata.
Nagalokar Adhipati, Vasuki Tomara.
Bhaya-Bighna Naas Koro, Charanata Adhara.
Jai Manasa Mata.Meaning / Bhavarth (Complete)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Manasha Devi Aarti be recited?
Shravan month (especially Nag Panchami); Manasha Puja (Bengali Shravan); any puja for protection from snake bites; Janmashtami season
What are the benefits of reciting the Manasha Devi Aarti?
Reciting the Manasha Devi Aarti with devotion is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Maa Manasha, 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 Manasha Devi Aarti lyrics?
VedKosh provides the complete Manasha Devi Aarti lyrics dedicated to Maa Manasha (Manasa Devi, Serpent Goddess) in both Hindi and English (with transliteration for regional readers), along with its meaning and a printable/downloadable version.
