Kali Mata Ki Aarti

|| Shri Kali Mata Ki Aarti || Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali, Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali | Tu Hi Hai Sab Ki Rakhwali, Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali || Dakshin Kali Mahakali, Bhadrakali Bhavani | Shamshan Kali Masaan Kali, Sab Ki Maharani || Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali... Mund Mala Gal Mein Shobhe, Khappar Khadag Viraje | Rakt Beej Ka Nash Kiya Tune, Asuron Par Gaje || Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali... Kala Rang Vikat Hai Tera, Bhay Bhit Hai Zamana | Bhakton Ka Tu Karti Palan, Dushton Ka Nikalti Dana || Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali... Maa Bhavani Charno Mein Tere, Shiv Ji Ka Shish Viraje | Trishul Hath Mein Shobhe, Rund Mund Gaje || Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali... Chand Mund Ka Mardan Karke, Shumbh Nishumbh Sanghare | Mahishasur Mara Maa Tumne, Srishti Ka Bhaar Utare || Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali... Karunamayi Dayamayi Maa, Sabka Dukh Harne Wali | Bhakton Ko Vardaan Deti Hai, Apna Banane Wali || Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali... Jai Mahakali Jai Maa Bhavani | Jag Ki Raksha Karne Wali, Jai Kali Maharani || Jo Koi Is Aarti Gaave, Jo Koi Isko Sunaye | Maa Kali Ki Kripa Paake, Sab Dukh Door Ho Jaye || Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali, Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali | Tu Hi Hai Sab Ki Rakhwali, Jai Kali Kalkatte Wali || || Iti Shri Kali Mata Ki Aarti ||

|| Aarti of Mother Kali || Glory to Kali of Kolkata, Glory to Kali of Kolkata | You are the protector of all, Glory to Kali of Kolkata || You are Dakshin Kali, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, and Bhavani | You are Shamshan Kali, Masaan Kali, the great queen of all || Glory to Kali of Kolkata... The garland of skulls adorns your neck, skull-cup and sword shine upon you | You destroyed the demon Raktabeeja, you thundered upon the demons || Glory to Kali of Kolkata... Your dark complexion is fierce, the world trembles in fear | You nurture your devotees, and destroy the wicked || Glory to Kali of Kolkata... O Mother Bhavani, at your feet rests Lord Shiva's head | The trident shines in your hand, skulls resound || Glory to Kali of Kolkata... Having crushed Chanda and Munda, you slayed Shumbha and Nishumbha | O Mother, you killed Mahishasura, lifting the burden of creation || Glory to Kali of Kolkata... O compassionate and merciful Mother, remover of all sorrows | You grant boons to devotees, making them your own || Glory to Kali of Kolkata... Glory to Mahakali, Glory to Mother Bhavani | Protector of the world, Glory to Queen Kali || Whoever sings this aarti, whoever listens to it | Receiving Mother Kali's grace, all sorrows are removed || Glory to Kali of Kolkata, Glory to Kali of Kolkata | You are the protector of all, Glory to Kali of Kolkata || || Thus ends the Aarti of Mother Kali ||

This aarti glorifies Mother Kali, the fierce form of the Divine Mother who destroys evil and protects her devotees. It describes her various forms - Dakshin Kali, Mahakali, Bhadrakali, Shamshan Kali - and her victory over demons like Raktabeeja, Chanda-Munda, Shumbha-Nishumbha, and Mahishasura.

Singing or listening to this aarti brings Mother Kali's blessings: protection from evil forces, destruction of enemies, removal of fear, mental peace, spiritual progress, and relief from all troubles.