Jai Ambe Gauri in Kannada
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ
Jai Ambe Gauri is one of the most widely sung Hindi aartis to Goddess Durga, whom it calls Ambe, Gauri and Shyama. Below is the complete Jai Ambe Gauri in Kannada script, every line also in English letters, with the meaning of each verse in simple English.
- Kannada script
- 13 verses
- 6 min
- Traditional; the closing stanza names Swami Shivanand
- Best on Tuesday, Friday
Recite line by line, listen, count with a mala. The reader opens in Kannada.
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri
ತುಮಕೋ ನಿಶದಿನ್ ಧ್ಯಾವತ್, ಹರಿ ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾ ಶಿವರೀ॥ Tumko Nishdin Dhyavat, Hari Brahma Shivri
Meaning
Glory to Ambe Gauri! O Mother, glory to Shyama Gauri! Vishnu, Brahma and Shiva meditate on you day and night.
Ambe means Mother. Gauri is the fair one and Shyama the dark one; both are forms of the one Goddess. 'Shivri' is a folk form of 'Shiva'.
ಮಾಁಗ್ ಸಿಂದೂರ್ ವಿರಾಜತ್, ಟೀಕೋ ಮೃಗಮದ್ ಕೋ। Maang Sindoor Virajat, Tiko Mrigmad Ko
ಉಜ್ಜ್ವಲ್ ಸೇ ದೋಉ ನೈನಾ, ಚಂದ್ರವದನ್ ನೀಕೋ॥ Ujjwal Se Dou Naina, Chandravadan Niko
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
Vermilion shines in the parting of your hair, and a tilak of musk marks your brow. Your two eyes are bright and radiant, and your moon-like face is lovely.
ಕನಕ್ ಸಮಾನ್ ಕಲೇವರ್, ರಕ್ತಾಂಬರ್ ರಾಜೈ। Kanak Saman Kalevar, Raktambar Raje
ರಕ್ತಪುಷ್ಪ ಗಲ್ ಮಾಲಾ, ಕಂಠನ್ ಪರ್ ಸಾಜೈ॥ Raktapushp Gal Mala, Kanthan Par Saje
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
Your body glows like gold, and red garments adorn you. A garland of red flowers graces your neck.
ಕೇಹರಿ ವಾಹನ್ ರಾಜತ್, ಖಡ್ಗ ಖಪ್ಪರಧಾರೀ। Kehari Vahan Rajat, Khadag Khappar Dhari
ಸುರ್-ನರ್-ಮುನಿಜನ್ ಸೇವತ್, ತಿನಕೇ ದುಖಹಾರೀ॥ Sur Nar Munijan Sevat, Tinke Dukhhari
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
You ride majestically on a lion, holding a sword and a skull-bowl. Gods, humans and sages serve you, and you take away their sorrows.
ಕಾನನ್ ಕುಂಡಲ್ ಶೋಭಿತ್, ನಾಸಾಗ್ರೇ ಮೋತೀ। Kanan Kundal Shobhit, Nasagre Moti
ಕೋಟಿಕ್ ಚಂದ್ರ ದಿವಾಕರ್, ಸಮ್ ರಾಜತ್ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ॥ Kotik Chandra Divakar, Sam Rajat Jyoti
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
Earrings sparkle on your ears and a pearl gleams at the tip of your nose. Your radiance shines like millions of moons and suns together.
ಶುಂಭ-ನಿಶುಂಭ ಬಿದಾರೇ, ಮಹಿಷಾಸುರ್ ಘಾತೀ। Shumbh Nishumbh Bidare, Mahishasur Ghati
ಧೂಮ್ರ ವಿಲೋಚನ್ ನೈನಾ, ನಿಶದಿನ್ ಮದಮಾತೀ॥ Dhumra Vilochan Naina, Nishdin Madmati
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
You tore apart Shumbha and Nishumbha and slew Mahishasura. Your eyes, which undid the demon Dhumralochana, glow day and night with divine intensity.
In the Devi Mahatmya, the demon Dhumralochana ('smoke-eyed') was reduced to ash by the Goddess's mere roar.
ಚಂಡ-ಮುಂಡ ಸಂಹಾರೇ, ಶೋಣಿತ್ ಬೀಜ್ ಹರೇ। Chand Mund Sanhare, Shonit Beej Hare
ಮಧು-ಕೈಟಭ್ ದೋಉ ಮಾರೇ, ಸುರ್ ಭಯಹೀನ್ ಕರೇ॥ Madhu Kaitabh Dou Maare, Sur Bhayheen Kare
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
You destroyed Chanda and Munda and ended Raktabija, whose every drop of blood bred another demon. You slew both Madhu and Kaitabha and freed the gods from fear.
ಬ್ರಹ್ಮಾಣೀ, ರುದ್ರಾಣೀ, ತುಮ್ ಕಮಲಾ ರಾನೀ। Brahmani Rudrani, Tum Kamala Rani
ಆಗಮ್ ನಿಗಮ್ ಬಖಾನೀ, ತುಮ್ ಶಿವ್ ಪಟರಾನೀ॥ Agam Nigam Bakhani, Tum Shiv Patrani
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
You are Brahmani and Rudrani, and you are Queen Kamala (Lakshmi). The Agamas and the Vedas sing your praise; you are the chief queen of Shiva.
ಚೌಂಸಠ್ ಯೋಗಿನೀ ಮಂಗಲ್ ಗಾವತ್, ನೃತ್ಯ ಕರತ್ ಭೈರೋಂ। Chaunsath Yogini Mangal Gavat, Nritya Karat Bhairon
ಬಾಜತ್ ತಾಲ್ ಮೃದಂಗಾ, ಅರು ಬಾಜತ್ ಡಮರೂ॥ Bajat Taal Mridanga, Aru Bajat Damru
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
The sixty-four Yoginis sing auspicious songs and Bhairava dances. Cymbals and the mridanga play, and the damaru drum resounds.
ತುಮ್ ಹೀ ಜಗ್ ಕೀ ಮಾತಾ, ತುಮ್ ಹೀ ಹೋ ಭರತಾ। Tum Hi Jag Ki Mata, Tum Hi Ho Bharta
ಭಕ್ತನ್ ಕೀ ದುಖ್ ಹರತಾ, ಸುಖ್ ಸಂಪತ್ತಿ ಕರತಾ॥ Bhaktan Ki Dukh Harta, Sukh Sampatti Karta
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
You alone are the Mother of the world, and you alone sustain it. You take away your devotees' sorrows and bring them happiness and prosperity.
ಭುಜಾ ಚಾರ್ ಅತಿ ಶೋಭಿತ್, ವರ್-ಮುದ್ರಾ ಧಾರೀ। Bhuja Char Ati Shobhit, Var Mudra Dhari
ಮನವಾಂಛಿತ್ ಫಲ್ ಪಾವತ್, ಸೇವತ್ ನರ್-ನಾರೀ॥ Manvanchhit Phal Pavat, Sevat Nar Nari
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
Your four arms are resplendent, one held in the gesture of granting boons. The men and women who serve you receive the fruit their hearts desire.
ಕಂಚನ್ ಥಾಲ್ ವಿರಾಜತ್, ಅಗರ್ ಕಪೂರ್ ಬಾತೀ। Kanchan Thaal Virajat, Agar Kapur Baati
ಶ್ರೀಮಾಲಕೇತು ಮೇಂ ರಾಜತ್, ಕೋಟಿ ರತನ್ ಜ್ಯೋತಿ॥ Shri Malketu Mein Rajat, Koti Ratan Jyoti
ಜಯ್ ಅಂಬೇ ಗೌರೀ, ಮೈಯಾ ಜಯ್ ಶ್ಯಾಮಾ ಗೌರೀ। … Jai Ambe Gauri, Maiya Jai Shyama Gauri … Refrain, sung again
Meaning
A golden plate is set before you with agarwood, camphor and lamp wicks. In Shri Malketu the flame shines with the light of millions of jewels.
Traditions read 'Shri Malketu' differently: as a sacred place of the Goddess, or as a banner above the aarti. We keep the name as it is sung.
ಶ್ರೀ ಅಂಬೇಜೀ ಕೀ ಆರತೀ, ಜೋ ಕೋಈ ನರ್ ಗಾವೈ। Shri Ambe Ji Ki Aarti, Jo Koi Nar Gave
ಕಹತ್ ಶಿವಾನಂದ ಸ್ವಾಮೀ, ಸುಖ್ ಸಂಪತ್ತಿ ಪಾವೈ॥ Kahat Shivanand Swami, Sukh Sampatti Pave
Meaning
Whoever sings this aarti of Shri Ambe, says Swami Shivanand, will be blessed with happiness and prosperity.
About Jai Ambe Gauri
Jai Ambe Gauri is sung in homes and temples across North and West India and in the diaspora, most of all during the nine nights of Navratri and at Durga Puja. At many Navratri gatherings it is sung before the garba begins. It follows the 'Om Jai' aarti tune, and its last stanza carries the signature of Swami Shivanand, to whom tradition credits the aarti. It is a different aarti from 'Ambe Tu Hai Jagdambe Kali'.
Questions
Is this the same Jai Ambe Gauri that is sung in Hindi?
Yes. These are the same Hindi words, written in Kannada letters so you can read them aloud. It is a transliteration, not a translation into Kannada. The meaning of each verse is given in English.
How was the Kannada text prepared?
We keep one checked Devanagari edition (Traditional Hindi aarti (signature: Shivanand Swami) as printed in popular aarti-sangrah booklets; text cross-checked against Drik Panchang (Hindi) and BhaktiBharat.com) and write it in Kannada letters with fixed spelling rules, so every verse matches the original letter for letter. The English-letter line is the common singing spelling.