Lord Giridhari Aarti - Benefits, special occasion and when to recite

Lord Giridhari Aarti is a devotional ritual performed in Hinduism, dedicated to Lord Krishna in his Giridhari form. Giridhari refers to the image of Lord Krishna holding the Govardhan Hill on his little finger, a significant episode from the Hindu scriptures. The Aarti involves the offering of light to Lord Giridhari amidst chanting of hymns and prayers, symbolizing reverence and devotion towards Krishna's divine form as the lifter of Govardhan Hill. It's a spiritual practice that fosters inner peace, strengthens the bond with Lord Krishna, and creates a serene atmosphere for worshippers to connect with the divine presence of Giridhari.

Aarti

॥ Lord Giridhari Aarti ॥

Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Danava-Dala-Balahari,Go-Dwija Hitakari॥

Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Jai Govinda Dayanidhi,Govardhana-Dhari।
Vanshidhara BanavariBraja-Jana-Priyakari॥

Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Ganika-Gidha-AjamilaGajapati-Bhayahari।
Arata-Aarti-Hari,Jaga-Mangala-Kari॥

Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Gopalaka, Gopeshwara,Draupadi-Dukhadari।
Shabara-Suta-Sukhakari,Gautama-Tiya Tari॥

Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Jana-Prahlada-Pramodaka,Narahari-Tanu-Dhari।
Jana-Mana-Ranjanakari,Diti-Suta-Sanhari॥

Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Tittibha-Suta-SanrakshakaRakshaka-Manjhari।
Pandu-Suvana-ShubhakariKaurava-Mada-Hari॥

Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Manmatha Manmatha Mohana,Murali-Rava-Kari।
Vrindavipina-VihariYamuna-Tata-Chari॥

Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Agha-Baka-BakiUdharaka Trinavarta-Tari।
Bidhi-Surapati-Madahari,Kansa-Muktikari॥

Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Shesha, Mahesha, SaraswatiGuna Gavata Hari।
Kala Kirati-BistariBhakta-Bhiti-Hari॥

Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।
Narayana Sharanagata,Ati Agha, Aghahari।
Pada-Raja PavanakariChahata Chitahari॥

Jai Jai Giridhari Prabhu,Jai Jai Giridhari।

Benefits

1. Invokes blessings and divine grace from Lord Giridhari, fostering spiritual growth and protection.
2. Promotes inner peace and tranquility through devotion and connection with the divine.
3. Strengthens the bond with Lord Krishna as Giridhari, enhancing spiritual connection and devotion.
4. Creates a sacred atmosphere conducive to meditation and introspection, fostering spiritual upliftment.
5. Reverberates with the symbolism of Krishna's divine pastime of lifting Govardhan Hill, inspiring faith and devotion among worshippers.

Special occasion and when to sing

1. Govardhan Puja: Celebrated on the day after Diwali, Govardhan Puja commemorates Lord Krishna's lifting of the Govardhan Hill to protect the villagers of Vrindavan. This occasion is particularly special for singing Lord Giridhari Aarti.
2. Krishna Janmashtami: The auspicious celebration of Lord Krishna's birth is another significant occasion for singing Lord Giridhari Aarti, as it honors Krishna's divine manifestations.
3. Annakut: Also known as the 'mountain of food', Annakut is celebrated the day after Diwali, where a variety of food items are offered to Lord Giridhari in remembrance of his lifting of Govardhan Hill. This occasion is perfect for singing Lord Giridhari Aarti.
4. Ekadashi: Devotees often sing Lord Giridhari Aarti on Ekadashi, a sacred day in the Hindu lunar calendar associated with Lord Vishnu, of whom Krishna is an incarnation.
5. Personal Celebrations: Individuals may also sing Lord Giridhari Aarti during personal celebrations such as birthdays or weddings, seeking blessings from Lord Krishna for auspicious beginnings and joyous occasions.