Maiya Sheravali Ki Aarti Bhojpuri

Jai Sheravali Maiya, jai jai Maiya, Sher par savaar ho ke aavelu ho — Glory to you, O Sheravali Mata, glory again and again; you come (to your devotees) seated upon your lion. Navratri mein bhakt sab milke, Maiya ke jaikara lagavelu ho — During the sacred days of Navratri all the devotees together raise cries of victory (jaikara) in the Mother's praise. Durga Maiya tu mahaan baadu, Asur nashini dukh harta hain ho — O Durga Mata, you are supremely great; you are the slayer of demons and the remover of (your devotees') sorrows. Bhojpuri mein geet gaain milke, Maiya ke charan pakdaain ho — Together we sing songs (of your glory) in the Bhojpuri tongue and clasp the Mother's feet (taking refuge in her). Diya jalaain Maiya khatir, Ghar mein ujaala phailaain ho — We light lamps for the Mother (in worship) and spread light throughout our homes. Bihar aur poorab ke bhaktan, Maiya ke dar par sheesh navaain ho — The devotees of Bihar and the eastern lands (Purvanchal) bow their heads at the Mother's doorstep. Sheravali Maiya dayaalu baadu, Ham sabke raksha karin ho — O Sheravali Mata, you are full of compassion; please protect us all. Jai Maiya Sheravali, jai jai Maiya, Tohaar mahima nit gaain ho — Glory to you, O Sheravali Mata, glory again and again; daily we sing the praises of your majesty.