Yugal Kishor Aarti worships Radha and Krishna together. Its compact verses move through their radiance, lamp offering, floral seat, Krishna’s flute and peacock crown, blue and yellow garments, and the women of Braj performing Aarti.
Quick Facts
Yugal Kishor Aarti Lyrics in English
Read the complete source-aligned Aarti in simple Roman script. The recurring refrain is emphasized within the same continuous sequence.
Aarti and Refrain
Aarti yugal kishor ki kijai
Tan man dhan nyauchhavar kijai
Ravi shashi koti badan ki shobha
Tahi nirakhi merau man lobha
Aarti Yugal Kishor ki kijai
Tan man dhan nyauchhavar kijai
Gaur shyam mukh nirakhat rijhe
Hari svarup nayan bhar pije
Aarti Yugal Kishor ki kijai
Tan man dhan nyauchhavar kijai
Kanychan thar kapur ki bati
Hari ae nirmal bhai chhati
Aarti Yugal Kishor ki kijai
Tan man dhan nyauchhavar kijai
Phulan ki sej phulan gal mala
Ratn sinhasan baithe nandalala
Aarti Yugal Kishor ki kijai
Tan man dhan nyauchhavar kijai
Mor mukut kar murali sohe
Natavar vesh dekh man mohe
Aarti Yugal Kishor ki kijai
Tan man dhan nyauchhavar kijai
Odhe nil pit pat sari
Kunyj bihari natavar dhari
Aarti Yugal Kishor ki kijai
Tan man dhan nyauchhavar kijai
Shri purushottam girabar dhari
Aarti karat sakal braj nari
Aarti Yugal Kishor ki kijai
Tan man dhan nyauchhavar kijai
Nandanandan vrishabhanu kishori
Paramanand prabhu avichal jori
Aarti Yugal Kishor ki kijai
Tan man dhan nyauchhavar kijai
Line-by-line Meaning
Meaning in Source Order
Perform the Aarti of the youthful divine pair and offer body, mind, and resources in devotion; this is the refrain.
Their faces shine with the splendour of millions of suns and moons, and the sight fills the singer with longing.
The fair and dark faces delight the heart; drink in Hari’s form fully through the eyes.
A camphor wick burns upon a golden plate, and Hari’s arrival makes the heart pure.
A bed of flowers and floral garland are prepared as Nandalala sits upon a jewelled throne.
The peacock crown and flute shine in his hands, and the enchanting dancer’s appearance captivates the mind.
The divine pair wear blue and yellow garments, with Kunj Bihari in the graceful dancer’s form.
The women of Braj perform Aarti to Shri Purushottama, the lifter of Govardhan.
Nanda’s son and Vrishabhanu’s daughter form an unwavering pair filled with supreme joy.
The Yugal Form of Radha and Krishna
Every image is arranged around the pair rather than Krishna alone. The final verse names them through Nanda and Vrishabhanu, placing their shared presence at the centre of the Aarti.
How Yugal Kishor Aarti Is Traditionally Sung
The source prints a full opening refrain and abbreviated Aarti markers after later verses. The Roman text keeps those markers rather than inventing separate headings, and a group may answer each verse with the opening response.
Frequently Asked Questions
It refers to Radha and Krishna worshipped together as the youthful divine pair.
The source has verse markers, but no extra numbered display labels are added on this English page.
A golden plate with a camphor wick is used for the Aarti.