Om Jai Shiv Omkara is the most popular aarti sung in praise of Lord Shiva. Composed by Pandit Shraddharam Phillauri, it is recited during evening prayers at Shiva temples and homes across India.
✨ Benefits
Brings peace of mind, removes negativity, pleases Lord Shiva, grants moksha and spiritual growth.
🪔 Verses 12
1
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओंकारा।
ब्रह्मा, विष्णु, सदाशिव, अर्द्धांगी धारा॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Om Jai Shiv Omkara, Swami Jai Shiv Omkara.
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv, Ardhangi Dhara.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 Victory to Lord Shiva, the Omkar! Brahma, Vishnu, and eternal Shiva, with his consort Parvati at his side.
2
एकानन चतुरानन पञ्चानन राजे।
हंसासन गरुड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Ekanan Chaturanan Panchanan Raje.
Hansasan Garudasan Vrishvahan Saje.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 One-faced, four-faced, and five-faced forms reign supreme. Mounted on swan, eagle, and bull they appear in glory.
3
दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दसभुज अति सोहे।
त्रिगुण रूप निरखते त्रिभुवन जन मोहे॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Do Bhuj Char Chaturbhuj Dasbhuj Ati Sohe.
Trigun Roop Nirakhte Tribhuvan Jan Mohe.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 With two, four, and ten arms — all forms look magnificent. Seeing these three divine forms, all three worlds are enchanted.
4
अक्षमाला वनमाला मुण्डमाला धारी।
त्रिपुरारी कंसारी कर माला धारी॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Akshamala Vanmala Mundmala Dhari.
Tripurari Kansari Kar Mala Dhari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 Wearing rosary, forest garland, and skull garland. The destroyer of Tripura and Kamsa holds a rosary in hand.
5
श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर बाघम्बर अंगे।
सनकादिक गरुणादिक भूतादिक संगे॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Shwetambar Pitambar Baghambhar Ange.
Sankadik Garunadik Bhutadik Sange.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 White, yellow, and tiger-skin garments adorn the body. Accompanied by sages like Sanaka, Garuda, and spirits.
6
कर के मध्य कमण्डलु चक्र त्रिशूलधारी।
सुखकारी दुखहारी जगपालन कारी॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Kar Ke Madhya Kamandalu Chakra Trishuldhari.
Sukhkari Dukh-hari Jagpalan Kari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 Holding water pot, disc, and trident in hands. He gives happiness, removes sorrow, and sustains the world.
7
ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव जानत अविवेका।
प्रणवाक्षर में शोभित ये तीनों एका॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Brahma Vishnu Sadashiv Janat Aviveka.
Pranavakshar Mein Shobhit Ye Teeno Eka.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 The ignorant see Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva as separate. But all three are one, shining within the sacred syllable Om.
8
लक्ष्मी व सावित्री पार्वती संगा।
पार्वती अर्द्धांगी, शिवलहरी गंगा॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Lakshmi Va Savitri Parvati Sanga.
Parvati Ardhangi, Shivlahari Ganga.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 Lakshmi, Savitri, and Parvati are together. Parvati is his better half, and the waves of Ganga flow from Shiva.
9
पर्वत सोहैं पार्वती, शंकर कैलासा।
भांग धतूर का भोजन, भस्मी में वासा॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Parvat Sohe Parvati, Shankar Kailasa.
Bhang Dhatur Ka Bhojan, Bhasmi Mein Vasa.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 On the mountain sits Parvati, Shankar dwells on Kailash. His food is bhang and dhatura, and he resides covered in sacred ash.
10
जटा में गंग बहत है, गल मुण्डन माला।
शेष नाग लिपटावत, ओढ़त मृगछाला॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Jata Mein Gang Bahat Hai, Gal Mundan Mala.
Shesh Naag Lipatavat, Odhat Mrigchhala.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 Ganga flows through his matted locks, skull garland adorns his neck. Sheshnag coils around him, and he wears a deer skin.
11
काशी में विराजे विश्वनाथ, नन्दी ब्रह्मचारी।
नित उठ दर्शन पावत, महिमा अति भारी॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Kashi Mein Viraje Vishwanath, Nandi Brahmchari.
Nit Uth Darshan Pavat, Mahima Ati Bhari.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 In Kashi resides Lord Vishwanath, with the celibate Nandi. Those who daily rise and behold him gain immense glory.
12
त्रिगुणस्वामी जी की आरती जो कोई नर गावे।
कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी सुख सम्पत्ति पावे॥
ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥
Trigunswami Ji Ki Aarti Jo Koi Nar Gave.
Kahat Shivanand Swami Sukh Sampatti Pave.
Om Jai Shiv Omkara.
💡 Whoever sings this aarti of the Lord of the three gunas — says Swami Shivanand — they attain happiness and prosperity.