Yamuna Mata (यमुना माता)
Yamuna Mata Aarti (ओम जय यमुने माता)
The sacred aarti of Mother Yamuna — the holiest river of Vrindavan and Mathura — sung at the Mathura ghats and associated with the divine childhood of Lord Krishna.
About this Aarti
Yamuna Mata Aarti honours the sacred river Yamuna, daughter of Surya and sister of Yamraj, on whose banks Lord Krishna performed His divine childhood pastimes.
When to Recite
Yamuna Shashti, Bhai Dooj, daily at Mathura-Vrindavan ghats, Kartik Purnima
English Transliteration
Om Jai Yamune Mata, Maiya Jai Yamune Mata. Jo Dhavat Nar Nari, Manwanchhit Phal Pata. Om Jai Yamune Mata. Surya Putri Yamuna, Yamraj Ki Bahna. Bhai Dooj Parv Par, Bhakton Ko Vardan Dena. Om Jai Yamune Mata. Kali Kamli Wale Ne, Tere Jal Mein Leela. Kaliya Naag Ko Natha, Raas Rachaya Neela. Om Jai Yamune Mata.
📖 Meaning / Bhavarth
Surya Putri Yamuna — Yamuna is the daughter of Lord Surya and sister of Yamraj.
Bhai Dooj Par Vardan — Bathing in the Yamuna on Bhai Dooj is believed to grant great merit.
Kaliya Naag Ko Natha — Lord Krishna tamed the serpent Kaliya in this very Yamuna river.
Triveni Sangam — At Prayag, Yamuna joins the Ganga and Saraswati to form the sacred Triveni Sangam.