Padmavati Mata Aarti
श्री पद्मावती माता आरती
What is the Padmavati Mata Aarti?
Padmavati Aarti The Padmavati Aarti is a Jain devotional song to Padmavati Devi, the guardian yakshi of the 23rd Tirthankara Parshvanatha, praising her power to lift trouble and give protection.
The Padmavati Mata Aarti honours Padmavati Devi, the presiding goddess (shasan-devi) of Bhagwan Parshvanatha, the 23rd Jain Tirthankara. She is a Jain yakshi, worshipped alongside the Naga king Dharanendra, and devotees turn to her for relief from illness, fear, poverty and other obstacles. This is the Jain goddess Padmavati Devi, distinct from the Hindu queen Rani Padmavati or any Hindu deity of a similar name.
Padmavati Mata Aarti Lyrics (English)
Roman transliteration for easy chanting. Tap “Meaning” under any verse for the English translation.
Refrain
Main to aarti utarun re, Padmavati mata ki
Jai jai maa Padmavati, jai jai maa
Sada hoti hai jai-jaikar, maa ke mandir mein
Lagi bhaktan ki bheed apar, maa ke mandir mein
Pushp lao, dhoop jalao, swarnamayi deep lao
Aarti utaro re, ho sab mil aarti utaro re
Meaning
In the mother's temple her praises never stop, and crowds of devotees gather without end. Bring flowers, light the incense, carry the golden lamp, and let everyone perform the aarti together.
Parshva prabhuvar ki shasan devi, sab sankat harani
Dev Dharanendra ki yakshini, tum mangal karani
Bhakt jab pukarte, sankat ko tarte
Mahima ko gayen teri, ho sab mil mahima ko gaven teri
Meaning
You are the guardian goddess of Lord Parshva and the remover of every trouble, the yakshi of Dharanendra who brings all that is auspicious. When devotees call out, you turn their dangers away, so let everyone sing your glory.
Parshva prabhuvar ke mukh se jab mantra Navkar suna
Banen Padmavati Dharanendra, upsarg door kiya
Sthal vah Ahichhatra, tab se hai jag prasiddh
Pavan param pujya hai, ho dekho vo pavan param pujya hai
Meaning
When they heard the Navkar Mantra from Lord Parshva's own lips, Padmavati and Dharanendra took form and cleared away the danger he faced. That place, Ahichhatra, has been famous ever since, a pure and deeply revered site.
Rog, shok, daridra nashen, pretadi ki badha
Dhan-sampatti sut dekar, poori karen vanchha
Sun le aaj phir pukar, bhakt khade tere dwar
Atul shakti ki dharini, ho tum ho atul shakti ki dharini
Meaning
You end sickness, sorrow, poverty and the trouble of unseen spirits, and grant wealth and children to fulfil every wish. Hear the call once more today, for devotees wait at your door, holder of measureless power.
Maa sahasranam se teri, karte jo aradhana
Godi bharte jo maa teri, poori hon sab kamana
Mamtamayi meri maat, 'Indu' kare ek aash
Jeevan prakashman ho, ho mera bhi jeevan prakashman ho
Meaning
Those who worship you through your thousand names, mother, have every wish met and their laps filled with blessings. Tender-hearted mother, the poet 'Indu' asks one thing, that my life too may be filled with light.
Meaning & Significance
This aarti places Padmavati Devi within the Jain devotional world. She is not a Tirthankara herself but a shasan-devi, one of the protective deities attached to a Tirthankara’s teaching, in her case Bhagwan Parshvanatha. The verses recall the moment the Naga couple Dharanendra and Padmavati sheltered Parshvanatha during a fierce attack while he stood in deep meditation, an event tied to the sacred site of Ahichhatra.
The prayer asks for very human forms of help: freedom from disease and grief, an end to poverty, protection from harmful forces, and the blessing of family and prosperity. It closes with a quieter wish, that the devotee’s own life be filled with light, which frames Padmavati’s worship as both worldly support and inner uplift.
How Do You Perform the Aarti?
- Face the image — Stand before the murti or picture of Padmavati Devi, ideally after a simple wash and in clean clothes.
- Light the lamp — Light a ghee or oil diya, offer incense, and keep fresh flowers ready, matching the offerings the aarti itself names.
- Sing the refrain first — Begin with the recurring line 'Main to aarti utarun re', then move through the five verses in order.
- Rotate the flame — Circle the lit lamp gently in a clockwise motion before the deity while the verses are sung.
- Close with reverence — End with the closing line, fold your hands, and share the aarti flame and any prasad with those present.
What Are the Benefits of Singing This Aarti?
Devotees sing the Padmavati Aarti for protection, relief from obstacles, and steady prosperity.
- Protection from harm: The verses ask Padmavati to turn away illness, fear and unseen troubles, so the aarti is often sung when a family seeks safety.
- Removal of obstacles: As the goddess who 'lifts every trouble', she is invoked before new ventures and during difficult periods.
- Prosperity and family: The prayer specifically asks for wealth, children and fulfilled wishes, reflecting her role as a giver of worldly blessings.
- Focus and devotion: Singing the fixed verses each evening builds a calm, regular habit of worship and gratitude.
- Connection to Parshvanatha: Honouring Padmavati keeps alive the devotee's link with the 23rd Tirthankara whose teaching she guards.
Who Wrote This Aarti?
This is a traditional Jain aarti passed down through Digambar worship, sung in temples dedicated to Parshvanatha and Padmavati. The final verse carries the pen-name ‘Indu’, a chhap or poet’s signature woven into the closing lines as was common in devotional composition. Beyond that signature the composer’s full identity is not recorded, and the text circulates as a shared community hymn rather than the work of a single named author.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Padmavati Mata Aarti?
The Padmavati Aarti is a Jain devotional song to Padmavati Devi, the guardian yakshi of the 23rd Tirthankara Parshvanatha, praising her power to lift trouble and give protection.
Is this the Jain Padmavati or a Hindu goddess?
This aarti is for the Jain goddess Padmavati Devi, the shasan-devi of Parshvanatha. She is a distinct figure from the Hindu queen Rani Padmavati and from any Hindu deity of a similar name.
Who is Padmavati Devi in Jainism?
She is the yakshi, or attendant protective goddess, of Bhagwan Parshvanatha. She is closely linked with the Naga king Dharanendra, who together sheltered the Tirthankara during his meditation.
When should the Padmavati Aarti be sung?
It is commonly sung at evening worship in Parshvanatha and Padmavati temples, and during festivals and vows connected with the goddess. It can also be recited at home during daily prayer.
What blessings does the aarti ask for?
The verses ask for protection from disease, grief and fear, an end to poverty, and blessings of wealth and family, closing with a wish for a life filled with light.
॥ जय जय माँ पद्मावती ॥