हनुमान आरती
Origin & Story
Hindu devotional folk tradition · Unknown (folk composition) · Medieval period
The Hanuman Aarti is a beloved folk hymn that has been sung in Hindu homes and temples for centuries. It narrates key episodes from the Ramayana — Hanuman burning Lanka, bringing the Sanjeevani herb, killing Ahiravan in the underworld — making it both a prayer and a storytelling tradition. The final verse, promising Vaikuntha (heaven) to anyone who sings it, has made it one of the most popular aartis in North India.
✦ As told in scripture
The aarti references Hanuman's descent into Paataal (the underworld) to rescue Ram and Lakshman from the demon Ahiravan. Despite being in the realm of death itself, Hanuman's devotion was so powerful that he tore Ahiravan apart and brought Ram and Lakshman back to the living world — a miracle that demonstrates that no force, not even death, can stand against pure devotion.
Complete Text with Meaning
आरती कीजै हनुमान लला की। दुष्ट दलन रघुनाथ कला की॥
Aarti Keejai Hanuman Lala Ki Dusht Dalan Raghunath Kala Ki
Meaning:Perform the aarti of dear Hanuman, who is the art of Lord Raghunath in crushing the wicked.
जाके बल से गिरिवर कांपे। रोग दोष जाके निकट न झांके॥
Jake Bal Se Girivar Kampe Rog Dosh Jake Nikat Na Jhanke
Meaning:By whose strength great mountains tremble. Diseases and defects dare not come near him.
अंजनि पुत्र महा बलदाई। संतन के प्रभु सदा सहाई॥
Anjani Putra Maha Baldaai Santan Ke Prabhu Sada Sahaai
Meaning:Son of Anjani, great bestower of strength. Always the helper of saints and devotees.
दे बीरा रघुनाथ पठाए। लंका जारि सिया सुधि लाए॥
De Bira Raghunath Pathaaye Lanka Jaari Siya Sudhi Laaye
Meaning:The brave one, sent by Lord Raghunath, burned Lanka and brought news of Sita.
लंका सो कोट समुद्र सी खाई। जात पवनसुत बार न लाई॥
Lanka So Kot Samudra Si Khaai Jaat Pavansut Baar Na Laai
Meaning:Lanka's fort with an ocean-like moat — the son of Wind crossed it in an instant.
लंका जारि असुर संहारे। सियारामजी के काज संवारे॥
Lanka Jaari Asur Sanhaare SiyaRamji Ke Kaaj Sanvaare
Meaning:He burned Lanka and destroyed the demons. He accomplished all the tasks of Sita and Ram.
लक्ष्मण मूर्छित पड़े सकारे। आणि संजीवन प्राण उबारे॥
Lakshman Murchhit Pade Sakaare Aani Sanjeevan Praan Ubaare
Meaning:When Lakshman lay unconscious at dawn, he brought the Sanjeevani herb and saved his life.
पैठी पाताल तोरि जम कारे। अहिरावण की भुजा उखारे॥
Paithi Paataal Tori Jam Kaare Ahiravan Ki Bhuja Ukhaare
Meaning:He entered the underworld and broke the chains of death. He tore off Ahiravan's arms.
बाएं भुजा असुर दल मारे। दाहिने भुजा संतजन तारे॥
Baayein Bhuja Asur Dal Maare Daahinein Bhuja Santjan Taare
Meaning:With the left arm he slays armies of demons. With the right arm he saves the saints.
सुर नर मुनि जन आरती उतारें। जय जय जय हनुमान उचारें॥
Sur Nar Muni Jan Aarti Utaarein Jai Jai Jai Hanuman Uchaarein
Meaning:Gods, humans and sages perform his aarti. All chant: Victory, Victory, Victory to Hanuman!
कंचन थार कपूर लौ छाई। आरती करत अंजना माई॥
Kanchan Thaar Kapur Lau Chhaai Aarti Karat Anjana Maai
Meaning:On a golden plate, the glow of camphor spreads. Mother Anjana performs the aarti.
जो हनुमानजी की आरती गावे। बसि बैकुंठ परम पद पावे॥
Jo Hanumanji Ki Aarti Gaave Basi Baikunth Param Pad Paave
Meaning:Whoever sings this aarti of Hanuman-ji shall reside in Vaikuntha and attain the supreme state.
Word-by-Word Meaning
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Benefits of Chanting हनुमान आरती
Singing this aarti invokes Hanuman's blessings for protection and strength
Removes fear, anxiety and negative energies from the home
Traditionally performed on Tuesday and Saturday evenings
The final verse promises residence in heaven (Vaikuntha) for those who sing it
Destroys diseases and evil influences as described in the verses
Creates a sacred, devotional atmosphere in the home
How to Chant हनुमान आरती
Light a diya (oil lamp) or camphor on a golden or steel plate. Stand or sit before a Hanuman idol or image. Sing the aarti while gently waving the lit plate in a clockwise circular motion before the deity. Ring a bell with the other hand. At the end, share the aarti flame with all present — each person waving their hands over the flame and touching their forehead.