Mantras & Aarti

Mantras are sacred syllables, words, or verses from ancient Hindu scriptures that carry profound spiritual energy. Chanting mantras is a core practice in Hindu worship, meditation, and daily spiritual life. From the universal Om to the powerful Gayatri Mantra, these sacred sounds connect devotees to the divine.

Aarti is a devotional ritual of worship where light from wicks soaked in ghee or camphor is offered to deities, accompanied by singing of aarti songs. Chalisa, meaning “forty verses,” are devotional hymns dedicated to specific deities — the Hanuman Chalisa being the most widely recited. Stotrams are hymns of praise composed by ancient sages, while bhajans are devotional songs expressing love and surrender to God.

On DevMarg, find complete lyrics of mantras, aarti, chalisa, and bhajans in their original language along with meaning, transliteration, and spiritual benefits to deepen your devotional practice.