Maa Kali (Dakshineswar Temple, Kolkata) · Devotional Song
दक्षिणेश्वर काली आरती
Dakshineswar Kali Aarti
The Dakshineswar Kali Aarti is the sacred devotional hymn sung at the Dakshineswar Kali Temple in Kolkata — the temple where Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa served as priest and had his direct vision of Maa Kali. This Aarti combines Bengali devotional tradition with the fierce yet motherly aspect of Maa Kali.
Last updated: 24 April 2026 · Traditional Hindu devotional song
Benefits of Dakshineswar Kali Aarti
- ·Liberation from fear, ego, and attachment
- ·Destruction of inner darkness and ignorance
- ·Protection from all forms of evil and negativity
- ·Grace of the Divine Mother for spiritual awakening
Best Time to Sing
Kali Puja (Diwali night), Navratri, Tuesday, and the new moon night (Amavasya).
दक्षिणेश्वर काली आरती — पाठ
॥ दक्षिणेश्वर काली आरती ॥
Chorus / टेक
जय काली दक्षिणेश्वरी माँ, जय महाकाली। श्यामा तेरी ज्योति जले, तम-हर्ता काली॥
॥ 1 ॥
नील-वर्णा नग्न-पादा, मुंडमाल धारी। शव पर नृत्य करती माँ, चतुर्भुज कारी॥ जय काली दक्षिणेश्वरी माँ, जय महाकाली। श्यामा तेरी ज्योति जले, तम-हर्ता काली॥
॥ 2 ॥
रामकृष्ण के ह्रदय में, तूने वास किया। दक्षिणेश्वर-घाट पर, दर्शन दिया॥ जय काली दक्षिणेश्वरी माँ, जय महाकाली। श्यामा तेरी ज्योति जले, तम-हर्ता काली॥
॥ 3 ॥
भक्त के भय को हर माँ, अभय-दान दे। तेरे चरणों में जीवन, मोक्ष-वरदान दे॥ जय काली दक्षिणेश्वरी माँ, जय महाकाली। श्यामा तेरी ज्योति जले, तम-हर्ता काली॥
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the connection between Dakshineswar Kali Temple and Sri Ramakrishna?
Sri Ramakrishna Paramahansa (1836–1886) served as the head priest at Dakshineswar Kali Temple for many years. He had intense mystical visions of Maa Kali and regarded her as the living Divine Mother. His spiritual experiences at Dakshineswar became the foundation for the Ramakrishna Mission and influenced Swami Vivekananda, making this temple one of the most spiritually significant Kali shrines in the world.
Q.How is Dakshineswar Kali Aarti different from regular Kali Aarti?
Dakshineswar Kali Aarti carries the specific devotional tradition of the Bengal school of Shakta worship. It emphasises the motherly and compassionate aspect of Kali alongside her fierce form, reflecting the teaching of Sri Ramakrishna that Kali is not just the destroyer but also the most loving mother. The worship style incorporates Bengali devotional elements.
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