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How to Do Aarti at Home
A plain-language answer from the makers of Aadhya incense and dhoop.
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How to Do Aarti at Home
To do aarti at home, light the lamp (and camphor, if used) on a plate, offer incense first, then wave the aarti plate in clockwise circles before the deity while singing an aarti, and finally pass your palms over the flame and touch them to your eyes to receive the blessing.
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What you need
- An aarti plate with a ghee or oil lamp.
- Camphor (optional).
- Incense and a holder.
- Flowers and a bell.
Good practice
Many families circle the aarti four times at the feet, twice at the navel, once at the face and seven times around the whole form, though customs vary. Keep sleeves and dupattas clear of the flame.
Step by step
- 1Light the lamp and incense.
- 2Offer the incense to the deity, circling clockwise.
- 3Ring the bell and wave the aarti plate clockwise while singing.
- 4Offer flowers.
- 5Pass your palms over the flame and touch your eyes to receive the blessing.
Frequently asked questions
What time should aarti be done?
Usually at dawn and dusk; temples hold several aartis a day.
Is incense offered before or after aarti?
Usually before: dhoopa comes before deepa.
Which way is the aarti waved?
Clockwise.
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