Aarti
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Aarti is a noun meaning (Hinduism) A particular Hindu prayer ritual, involving candles made from clarified butter.
Meaning
(Hinduism) A particular Hindu prayer ritual, involving candles made from clarified butter.
Example Sentences
There is no priest, only an enthusiastic local who leads the aarti by striking a steel plate with a spoon, the lyrics a mash of Hindi and Sanskrit, the lack of melody made up for by gusto.
Word Forms
- aartis
- aarthi
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include panigrahana, havan, jagrata, puja, tapas, oart.
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