Shree Banke Bihari Aarti - Benefits, special occasion and when to recite

Banke Bihari Aarti is a devotional ritual performed in Hinduism, particularly associated with the worship of Lord Krishna in his Banke Bihari form. Banke Bihari is a beloved deity worshipped primarily in the holy city of Vrindavan, India. The Aarti, which typically takes place in temples dedicated to Banke Bihari, involves the offering of light to the deity amidst chanting of hymns and prayers.

Aarti

॥ Shri Banke Bihari Ki Aarti ॥

Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau।
Kunj Bihari Teri Aarti Gau।
Shri Shyamsundar Teri Aarti Gau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥

Mor Mukut Prabhu Shish Pe Sohe।
Pyari Banshi Mero Man Mohe।
Dekhi Chhavi Balihari Jau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥

Charano Se Nikali Ganga Pyari।
Jisane Saari Dunia Taari।
Mai Un Charano Ke Darshan Pau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥

Daas Anath Ke Nath Aap Ho।
Dukh Sukh Jeevan Pyare Saath Ho।
Hari Charano Mein Shish Navau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥

Shri Hari Daas Ke Pyare Tum Ho।
Mere Mohan Jeevan Dhan Ho।
Dekhi Yugal Chhavi Bali-Bali Jau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥

Aarti Gau Pyare Tumako Rijhau।
He Giridhar Teri Aarti Gau।
Shri Shyamsundar Teri Aarti Gau।
Shri Banke Bihari Teri Aarti Gau॥

Benefits

1. Invokes blessings and divine grace from Lord Banke Bihari.
2. Promotes inner peace and spiritual harmony.
3. Enhances devotion and connection with the divine.
4. Creates a serene and uplifting atmosphere for worshippers.
5. Purifies the mind and soul through the power of prayer and ritual.

Special occasion and when to sing

1. Janmashtami: The auspicious occasion of Lord Krishna's birth, celebrated with fervor and devotion, is an ideal time to sing Banke Bihari Aarti.
2. Holi: The festival of colors, associated with the playful and joyful spirit of Lord Krishna, is another special occasion to perform the Aarti.
3. Radha Ashtami: Celebrating the divine love between Radha and Krishna, this occasion is perfect for singing Banke Bihari Aarti, as Banke Bihari is considered a form of Krishna closely associated with Radha.
4. Ekadashi: Many devotees choose to sing Banke Bihari Aarti on Ekadashi, the eleventh day of the lunar fortnight, as part of their spiritual observances.
5. Thursdays: Some devotees also sing Banke Bihari Aarti every Thursday, considered an auspicious day dedicated to Lord Vishnu, of whom Krishna is an incarnation.