Worship and Aarti on Somvati Amavasya: Auspicious Fruits of Devotion to Shiva and the Ancestors

Somvati Amavasya is a rare and sacred occasion. It is not only for bringing peace to the ancestors but also for receiving the grace of Lord Shiva. It is believed that anyone who performs worship with devotion on this day receives happiness prosperity and peace.

The union of ancestor blessings and Shiva’s grace

Amavasya comes every month but when it falls on a Monday it becomes Somvati Amavasya which is very rare. Bathing in holy rivers charity worship of the Peepal tree and offering water to the ancestors are considered highly fruitful. Worship of Lord Shiva removes obstacles from life.

How to perform worship and aarti

• Wake up during Brahma Muhurta and take a bath
• Visit a Shiva temple and offer Ganga water or pure water to the Shiva Lingam
• Apply white sandalwood paste and offer Bel leaves
• Chant “Om Namah Shivaya” or other Vedic mantras
• Light a camphor and ghee lamp and perform the aarti of Lord Shiva
• After that perform the aarti of the ancestors and offer water to them

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Aarti of Lord Shiva

Jai Shiv Onkara Om Jai Shiv Onkara
Brahma Vishnu Sada Shiv Arddhangi Dhara Om Jai Shiv
Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje
Hansanan Garudasana Vrishavahan Saje Om Jai Shiv
Do Bhuj Char Chaturbhuj Das Bhuj Ati Sohe
Trigun Roop Nirakhta Tribhuvan Jan Mohe Om Jai Shiv
Akshmala Banmala Rundmala Dhari
Chandan Mrigmad Sohai Bhale Shashidhari Om Jai Shiv
Shvetambar Pitambar Baghambar Ange
Sanakadik Garunadik Bhootadik Sange Om Jai Shiv
Kar Ke Madhya Kamandalu Chakra Trishul Dharta
Jagkarta Jagbharta Jagsanharakarta Om Jai Shiv
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Janat Aviveka
Pranavakshar Madhye Ye Teeno Eka Om Jai Shiv
Kashi Me Vishwanath Virajat Nandi Brahmachari
Nit Uthi Bhog Lagavat Mahima Ati Bhari Om Jai Shiv
Trigun Shivji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gave
Kahat Shivanand Swami Manvanchhit Phal Pave Om Jai Shiv
Jai Shiv Onkara Har Om Shiv Onkara
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Addhangi Dhara Om Jai Shiv Onkara

Meaning

This aarti praises the divine forms of Lord Shiva. It describes how Shiva embodies the sacred sound Om where the powers of Brahma Vishnu and Mahadev merge. His forms appear with one four or five faces and he rides vehicles like the swan Garuda and Nandi. His various forms with two to ten arms enchant beings from all three worlds. He adorns Rudra mala Aksha mala and forest garlands and carries the beauty of moonlight and sandalwood. His garments include white yellow and tiger skin cloth and he stays surrounded by sages Garuda and attendants. The kamandalu chakra and trident in his hands represent creation sustenance and dissolution. The three deities Brahma Vishnu and Shiva unite in the sacred syllable Om. As Vishwanath in Kashi he accepts offerings daily. According to Shivanand Swami whoever sings this aarti with devotion receives blessings and fulfillment of desires.

Aarti of the Ancestors

Jai Jai Pitar Ji Maharaj
Main Sharan Pada Tumhari
Sharan Pada Hun Tumhari Deva
Rakh Lena Laj Hamari
Jai Jai Pitar Ji Maharaj Main Sharan Pada Tumhari

Aap Hi Rakshak Aap Hi Data
Aap Hi Khevanhare
Main Moorakh Hun Kachu Nahin Janu
Aap Hi Ho Rakhvare
Jai Jai Pitar Ji Maharaj Main Sharan Pada Tumhari

Aap Khade Hain Hardam Har Ghadi
Karne Meri Rakhwari
Hum Sab Jan Hain Sharan Aapki
Hai Ye Arj Gujari
Jai Jai Pitar Ji Maharaj Main Sharan Pada Tumhari

Desh Aur Pardesh Sab Jagah
Aap Hi Karo Sahayee
Kaam Pade Par Naam Aapke
Lage Bahut Sukhdayee
Jai Jai Pitar Ji Maharaj Main Sharan Pada Tumhari

Bhakt Sabhi Hain Sharan Aapki
Apne Sahit Parivar
Raksha Karo Aap Hi Sabki
Rahoon Main Barambar
Jai Jai Pitar Ji Maharaj Main Sharan Pada Tumhari

Jai Jai Pitar Ji Maharaj
Main Sharan Pada Hoon Tumhari
Sharan Pada Hun Tumhari Deva
Rakhiyo Laj Hamari
Jai Jai Pitar Ji Maharaj Main Sharan Pada Tumhari

A simple way to receive auspicious blessings

If you wish your ancestors to be pleased past karmas to be purified and the blessings of Lord Shiva to bring stability and progress then Somvati Amavasya worship must be performed. It is a golden opportunity for inner purification peace of the ancestors and divine grace.

FAQs

Why is Somvati Amavasya considered so powerful
Because the meeting of Monday and Amavasya creates a rare spiritual alignment that enhances the results of worship.

Is it necessary to perform Shiva worship and ancestor rituals together
Yes doing both brings harmony removes obstacles and grants peace to the departed souls.

Which mantra is most effective on this day
Om Namah Shivaya is believed to purify the mind and strengthen spiritual energy.

Why should one bathe during Brahma Muhurta
Because actions performed during this period are spiritually uplifting and highly auspicious.

Is worshipping the Peepal tree mandatory
Peepal is believed to hold the energies of ancestors and deities so its worship becomes very auspicious.