Annapurna Aarti — Lyrics with Meaning
Maa Annapurna is the goddess of food and nourishment. She herself once fed Lord Shiva. Her aarti is sung before meals, during kitchen puja and on Akshaya Tritiya.
Jai Annapurne Mata, maiya jai Annapurne | Bhookho ko ann dekar, jag ka kasht harane ||
Shiv ji ko bhi ann diya, Kashi mein aakar | Kripa ki Maa ne apni, bhiksha mein dala bhar ||
Kashi ki adhishthatri, sada viraajo Maa | Rasoi mein baso nitya, rakho hamari naav ||
Ann se jeevan chalta, yeh tumhari daaya | Annapurne ki mahima, jag mein sada chhaaya ||
Meaning
Verse 1
Jai Annapurne Mata, maiya jai Annapurne | Bhookho ko ann dekar, jag ka kasht harane ||
Victory to Annapurna Mata. You remove the world's suffering by giving food to the hungry.
Verse 2
Shiv ji ko bhi ann diya, Kashi mein aakar | Kripa ki Maa ne apni, bhiksha mein dala bhar ||
In Kashi, Mata herself placed food in Lord Shiva's alms bowl. Her grace is boundless.
Verse 3
Kashi ki adhishthatri, sada viraajo Maa | Rasoi mein baso nitya, rakho hamari naav ||
O ruling goddess of Kashi, always remain present. Reside in our kitchen every day and carry our boat across.
Verse 4
Ann se jeevan chalta, yeh tumhari daaya | Annapurne ki mahima, jag mein sada chhaaya ||
Life runs on food — this is your gift. The glory of Annapurna always pervades the world.
Meanings written in simple language by the KathaMantra team.
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Frequently asked questions
When should Annapurna Aarti be done?
Before meals, during kitchen puja, on Akshaya Tritiya and on Annapurna Jayanti — doing her aarti at these times is considered auspicious.
Where is Maa Annapurna's main temple?
Maa Annapurna's most famous temple is in Kashi (Varanasi). She is the presiding goddess of Kashi.
When is Annapurna Jayanti?
Annapurna Jayanti is celebrated on Margashirsha Purnima. In some traditions it is also observed on Annakut day.