8 Popular Bhajans & Aartis To Celebrate Navratri This Year

Navratri is a major Hindu festival that is celebrated all over the world. This is also one of the oldest events, stretching back to unimaginable ages. Navratri comes from two Sanskrit words: Nava, which means nine, and ratri, which means night.

When we think of women, we think of their great strength and power, and Navratri is a festival of Goddess Durga in nine different forms, each representing a different nature and force.

The Navratri tale tells of an epic battle between the strong demon Mahishasura and Goddess Durga. Lord Brahma granted Mahishasura immortality because a woman could only conquer the strong Mahishasura. Mahishasura assaulted the Trilok—earth, heaven, and hell—with the benefit of immortality and confidence. Even the Gods couldn’t overcome him since a woman could only defeat him. The Gods pleaded to Lord Brahma, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Shiva for assistance in defeating their greatest foe.

Seeing the helpless Gods, Lord Vishu decided to construct a woman to defeat Mahishasura because only a woman can battle the demon according to Brahma’s blessing. Lord Shiva, frequently referred to as the god of destruction, is now the most powerful god on the planet. As a result, everyone came to him for assistance. Then Lord Shiva and Lord Brahma combined their energies in the lady made by Lord Vishnu to destroy Mahishasura. Goddess Durga is considered to be a reincarnation of Goddess ParvatiShiva’sShiva’s wife. Shakti, a goddess of power who runs through the universe, is another avatar of Goddess Parvati.

Goddess Durga fought Mahishasura for 15 days after the three great Gods—Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh (Shiva)—created her. The Trilok—earth, heaven, and hell—were all shaken by the battle. Throughout the battle, Mahishasura changed his appearance to deceive his opponent, Goddess Durga. When the demon assumed the appearance of a buffalo, the Goddess Durga used her “Trishul (a forked sword) to puncture his chest, instantly killing him.

A festival celebrated like this requires some music to celebrate it with, and a piece of Bhajan Karaoke best accompanies it! So if you are all set to rejoice the nine days of Navratri, then you might as well be looking for the right music. We have got you covered! Here are the top 8 songs and aartis you must check out for Navratri!

• Aigiri Nandini Nanditha Karaoke

Aigiri Nandini, also known as Mahishasura Mardini Stotram, was released in the year 2015. Rajalakshmi Sanjay gave her powerful voice to this song.

• Maiya Teri Jai Jaikaar Karaoke

Arijit Singh sang this song Rajalakshmi. It came out in the year 2020 and is a famous devotional song.

• Bhor Bhayi Din Chad Gaya Karaoke

This song came in 1999, sung by Alka Yagnik, Narendra Chanchal, and Rattan Mohan Sharma. You can easily hear this song playing in pandals. 

• Main Balak Tu Mata Karaoke

This devotional song by Babla Mehta was released in 1991 and still holds its place in the most played bhakti songs.

• Ambaji O Meri Ambaji Karaoke

Narendra Chanchal sang this beautiful song. It was released in the year 1997.

• Jai Laxmi Mata (Aarti) Karaoke

Jai Lakshmi Mata aarti is chanted in every house during Navratri. It was sung by Anuradha Paudwal and was released in the year 2002.

• Meri Maa Ke Barabar Koi Nahi Karaoke

Sung by Jubin Nautiyal, Meri Maa Ke Barabar Koi Nahi is a recently released devotional song dedicated to Goddess Durga

• Durga Chalisa (Bhajan) Karaoke

Durga Chalisa is a devotional bhajan in the voice of Anuradha Paudwal released in 2020.

Different incarnations of Goddess Durga are worshipped on each day of Navaratri. People worship Goddess Shailputri on the first day and Goddess Brahmacharini on the second day. The 3rd day is dedicated to Goddess Chandraghanta. Goddess Kushmanda is worshipped on the 4th day; Goddess Skandamata is worshipped on the fifth day; Goddess Katyayani is worshipped on the 6th day; Goddess Kaalratri is worshipped on the seventh day; Goddess Mahagauri is worshipped on the 8th day, and Goddess Siddhidatri is worshipped on the last and final day.

So, celebrate this Navratri with the sound of these songs banging everywhere and rejoice in the joy of this beautiful festival!