aarti
Aarti (noun) means a Hindu ritual of worship in which a small flame, often from a lamp fed with clarified butter, is offered to a deity. Example: “The family gathered each evening to perform aarti before the household shrine.”
How to use aarti
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA Hindu prayer ceremony involving offering a lit flame to a god or goddess.
Word forms
aartis plural
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The family gathered each evening to perform _____ before the household shrine.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hindi आरती (ārtī), from Sanskrit आरात्रिक (ārātrika).
Frequently asked questions
What does “aarti” mean?
The word “aarti” means a Hindu ritual of worship in which a small flame, often from a lamp fed with clarified butter, is offered to a deity. In plain terms, a Hindu prayer ceremony involving offering a lit flame to a god or goddess.
How do you use “aarti” in a sentence?
Here is “aarti” used in a sentence: “The family gathered each evening to perform aarti before the household shrine.”
What part of speech is “aarti”?
“Aarti” is a noun.
Where does the word “aarti” come from?
The word “aarti” comes from Sanskrit. Borrowed from Hindi आरती (ārtī), from Sanskrit आरात्रिक (ārātrika).
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