Durga / Kali (दुर्गा / काली)

Ambe Tu Hai Jagdambe Kali (अम्बे तू है जगदम्बे काली)

A powerful Aarti of Goddess Durga invoking her fierce and protective forms as Jagdambe and Kali, traditionally sung during Navratri evening puja.

When to Recite

Chaitra Navratri, Sharad Navratri, evening puja

English Transliteration

Ambe Tu Hai Jagdambe Kali, Jai Durge Khappar Wali.
Tere Hi Gun Gaaven Bharti, O Maiya Hum Sab Utaaren Teri Aarti.

Tere Bhakt Janon Par Mata Bheer Padi Hai Bhari.
Daanav Dal Par Toot Pado Maa Karke Singh Savari.
Sau-Sau Singhon Se Balshali, Hai Ashta Bhujaon Wali.
Dushton Ko Pal Mein Sanharti, O Maiya Hum Sab Utaaren Teri Aarti.

Maa-Bete Ka Hai Is Jag Mein Bada Hi Nirmal Nata.
Poot-Kapoot Sune Hain Par Na Mata Suni Kumata.
Sab Pe Karuna Darshane Wali, Amrit Barsane Wali.
Dukhiyon Ke Dukhde Nivarti, O Maiya Hum Sab Utaaren Teri Aarti.

Nahi Maagte Dhan Aur Daulat, Na Chaandi Na Sona.
Hum To Maangen Maa Tere Man Mein Ik Chhota Sa Kona.
Sabki Bigdi Banane Wali, Laaj Bachane Wali.
Satiyon Ke Sat Ko Sanvarti, O Maiya Hum Sab Utaaren Teri Aarti.

Ambe Tu Hai Jagdambe Kali, Jai Durge Khappar Wali.
Tere Hi Gun Gaaven Bharti, O Maiya Hum Sab Utaaren Teri Aarti.