This is the primary Aarti for Lord Shiva. It is essential for Mondays (Shiva’s day) and Maha Shivratri. It celebrates the “Trimurti” concept—acknowledging that Shiva, Vishnu, and Brahma are ultimately one energy (Ekanan Chaturanan). It brings deep mental peace and spiritual grounding.

• Choose a clean, quiet space for your prayer, free from distractions. • Use a lamp with three wicks (symbolizing the three eyes of Shiva). • Offer Bael Patra (Wood apple leaves) and raw milk before the Aarti. • Apply a Tripundra (three horizontal lines of ash) on your forehead. • End by chanting “Har Har Mahadev” three times loudly.

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओंकारा Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara Meaning: Glory to Lord Shiva, the embodiment of Om.

ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव, अर्द्धांगी धारा Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv, Arddhangi Dhara Meaning: Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva; you hold the Goddess as your half.

एकानन चतुरानन, पंचानन राजे Ekanan Chaturanan, Panchanan Raje Meaning: One-faced (Vishnu), Four-faced (Brahma), Five-faced (Shiva) look majestic.