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What is the meaning of Aarti?
/ (ˈɑːtɪ) / noun. a Hindu ceremony in which lights with wicks soaked in ghee are lit and offered up to one or more deities.
What is an arti lamp used for?
arti, (Hindi: “the ceremony of lights”) Sanskrit aratrika, in Hindu and Jain rites, the waving of lighted lamps before an image of a god or a person to be honoured. In performing the rite, the worshiper circles the lamp three times in a clockwise direction while chanting a prayer or singing a hymn.
What is the purpose of the puja?
Puja or pooja (Hindi: पूजा, romanized: pūjā, pronounced [puːd͡ʒɑː]) is a worship ritual performed by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains to offer devotional homage and prayer to one or more deities, to host and honour a guest, or to spiritually celebrate an event.
What is an aarti plate?
During the ritual, an aarti plate — usually made of metal, and set with wicks dipped in oil, and often also containing flowers, incense, and rice — is circulated around a person, or a figure representing a deity, as a prayer or song is recited by congregants. The purpose of performing the aarti varies.
Why do we do Aarti to god?
In some temples, a plate is not used and the priest holds the ghee lamp in his hand when offering it to the Deities. The purpose of performing arti is the waving of lighted wicks before the deities in a spirit of humility and gratitude, wherein faithful followers become immersed in god’s divine form.
Why is Aarti important?
The purpose of performing arti is the waving of lighted wicks before the deities in a spirit of humility and gratitude, wherein faithful followers become immersed in god’s divine form. It symbolises the five elements: Space (akash) Wind (vayu)
What is the Ganga Aarti ceremony?
Ganga Aarti (ritual of offering prayer to the Ganges river) is held daily at dusk. Several priests perform this ritual by carrying deepam and moving it up and down in a rhythmic tune of bhajans. Special aartis are held on Tuesdays and on religious festivals.
What do you keep in Aarti Thali?
The following materials must be in a puja thali :
- Turmeric paste/Sindoor (Vermilion) paste/Rangoli color for holy symbols like ‘Om’, ‘Swastika’ etc.
- Akshata (unbroken rice grains).
- Diyas and incense sticks (Agarwood).
- Coconut.