How to do Arati at Home

Step into the sacred realm of devotion as we guide you through the art of performing arati at home for Lord Krishna. Arati is a cherished ritual that allows us to connect with the divine on a profound level. In this tutorial, I'll be your companion, sharing not just the techniques but the spiritual significance and love that make this ritual truly special.

🕉️ What This Video Offers:

A step-by-step demonstration of the arati ritual
Insights into the significance of each arati item
Personal anecdotes and stories that deepen your connection


Important note: After I made and uploaded this video, one senior devotee corrected me saying that while inviting the Holy rivers into the patra I need to use my middle finger instead of the finger I used in the video. So please, keep that mind. Please use your middle finger.

Performing arati is more than a ritual; it's a heartfelt conversation with the divine. Whether you're new to this practice or a seasoned devotee, you'll find inspiration and guidance here.

🕯️ Mantras Used in This Tutorial:

Mula Mantras For each Deity there is a mula-mantra, or a root mantra. This mula-mantra will be used often throughout the day in the perfor­mance of various services to the Lord.
The mula-mantras are as follows:·
The mula-mantra fo r Krsna is: klim Krsnaya namaha
for Radha is: shrim raam radhikayai namaha
for Radha and Krsna together is: shrim klim radha krishnabyam namaha
for Baladeva is: om namo bhagavate vasudevaya
for Lord Caitanya is: klim gauraya namaha
for Lord Nityananda is: klim deva jahnavi vallabhaya namaha
for Advaitacarya is: klim advaitaya namaha
for Gadadhara is: shrim gadadharaya namaha
for Srivasa Thakura is: shrim srivasaya namaha
for the guru is aim gurave namaha
for the parama-guru is om parama-gurave namaha
for Subhadra is om hrim bhuvanesvaryai namaha
fo r Jagannatha is om gopijana-vallabhiiya namaha
for siilagriima-silii is om namo bhagavate vasudevaya.

The mantras for each item are as follows:
Incense: esa dhupah and the mula-mantra
Camphor and ghee lamps: esa dipah and the mula-mantra
Water in a conchshell: idam arghyam and the mula-mantra
Cloth: idam vastram and the mula-mantra
Flowers: etani puspani and the mula-mantra (idam puspam if offering a single flower)
Camara: esa camara-seva and the mula-mantra
Fan: esa vyajana-seva and the mula-mantra


This tutorial is not just about following steps; it's about cultivating a deeper bond with Lord Krishna. Let's come together in devotion and embrace the divine presence.

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