Navdurga Aarti (जय जय नव दुर्गा माता)
Both Navratri (Chaitra and Sharad), Dussehra; each form worshipped on the corresponding Navratri day
About this Aarti
Navdurga Aarti is the collective prayer to all nine forms of Goddess Durga during Navratri — sung across both Chaitra and Sharad Navratri in every Shakti temple.
Both Navratri (Chaitra and Sharad), Dussehra; each form worshipped on the corresponding Navratri day
Significance & Importance
'Jai Jai Nav Durga Mata' is the collective invocation of all nine forms of Goddess Durga — Shailaputri through Siddhidatri — worshipped across Navratri's nine nights, serving as the unifying hymn of the most widely observed Shakti festival in the Hindu devotional year.
Navratri is celebrated twice annually — as Chaitra Navratri in spring and as Sharad Navratri in autumn — culminating on Vijayadashami (the tenth day), which celebrates the Divine Mother's ultimate victory over the forces of ignorance and adharma. Each form is worshipped on her corresponding Navratri day: Shailaputri (daughter of Himalaya) on the first, Brahmacharini (the ascetic) on the second, Chandraghanta on the third, Kushmanda on the fourth, Skandamata on the fifth, Katyayani on the sixth, Kalaratri on the seventh, Mahagauri on the eighth, and Siddhidatri — bestower of all spiritual perfections — on the ninth.
According to the Devi Mahatmya of the Markandeya Purana, these nine forms trace the soul's complete spiritual journey — from the grounding discipline of Shailaputri through the intense austerity of Brahmacharini, the warrior's courage of Chandraghanta and Katyayani, the dissolution of darkness through Kalaratri, and the final radiant fulfillment of Siddhidatri, who bestows upon devoted seekers all eight siddhis and the grace of moksha.
This aarti is sung daily during both Navratris in Shakti temples, homes, and community pandals across India — from Mata Vaishno Devi in Jammu to Kamakhya in Assam. Devotees observe fasts, perform havan, and recite the Durga Saptashati alongside this aarti, seeking fearlessness, strength, clarity of purpose, dissolution of obstacles, and the grace that guides the soul toward its highest realization.
English Transliteration
Jai Jai Nav Durga Mata, Jai Nav Durga Mata.
Shailputri Brahmacharini, Chandraghanta Mata.
Jai Jai Nav Durga Mata.
Kushmanda Skandamata, Katyayani Devi.
Kalaratri Mahagauri, Siddhidatri Maa.
Jai Jai Nav Durga Mata.
Navratri Ke Nav Din Mein, Nav Roop Pujaate.
Maa Durga Ki Kripa Se, Sab Vighn Mitaate.
Jai Jai Nav Durga Mata.
Prathm Diwas Shailputri, Man Ko Shaant Karti.
Dwitiya Brahmacharini, Bhakti Ko Poorn Karti.
Jai Jai Nav Durga Mata.
Dashami Ko Shakti Ki, Hoti Vijay Dashami.
Nav Durga Mata Ki, Jai Jai Navratri.
Jai Jai Nav Durga Mata.Meaning / Bhavarth (Complete)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should the Navdurga Aarti be recited?
Both Navratri (Chaitra and Sharad), Dussehra; each form worshipped on the corresponding Navratri day
What are the benefits of reciting the Navdurga Aarti?
Reciting the Navdurga Aarti with devotion is traditionally believed to invoke the grace of Navdurga— Nine Forms of Durga, 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 Navdurga Aarti lyrics?
VedKosh provides the complete Navdurga Aarti lyrics dedicated to Navdurga (नवदुर्गा) — Nine Forms of Durga in both Hindi and English (with transliteration for regional readers), along with its meaning and a printable/downloadable version.
