Sun Meri Devi Parvat Vasani is a popular aarti of the mountain-dwelling forms of Mother Durga. Devotees sing it as the Vindhyeshwari Aarti for Maa Vindhyavasini of Vindhyachal (Mirzapur), and also for Jwala Ji in Himachal and Hinglaj Mata. It recalls the famous story of the devotee Dhyanu and Akbar’s golden canopy. Below are the full lyrics in Hindi and English, the meaning and the story.
Sun Meri Devi Parvat Vasani lyrics in English
Sun Meri Devi Parvatvasani, Koi Tera Paar Na Paya Maa.
Paan Supari Dhvaja Nariyal,
Le Teri Bhent Chadhayo Maa.
Sun Meri Devi Parvatvasani, Koi Tera Paar Na Paya Maa.
Suva Choli Teri Ang Viraje,
Kesar Tilak Lagaya.
Sun Meri Devi Parvatvasani, Koi Tera Paar Na Paya Maa.
Nange Pag Maa Akbar Aaya,
Sone Ka Chhatra Chadhaya.
Sun Meri Devi Parvatvasani, Koi Tera Paar Na Paya Maa.
Unche Parvat Banayo Devalay,
Neeche Shahar Basaya.
Sun Meri Devi Parvatvasani, Koi Tera Paar Na Paya Maa.
Satyug, Dvapar, Treta Madhye,
Kaliyug Raj Savaya.
Sun Meri Devi Parvatvasani, Koi Tera Paar Na Paya Maa.
Dhoop Deep Naivedya Aarti,
Mohan Bhog Lagaya.
Sun Meri Devi Parvatvasani, Koi Tera Paar Na Paya Maa.
Dhyanu Bhagat Maiya Tere Gun Gaya,
Manvanchhit Phal Paya.
Sun Meri Devi Parvatvasani, Koi Tera Paar Na Paya Maa.
Sun Meri Devi Parvat Vasani in Hindi
सुन मेरी देवी पर्वतवासनी, कोई तेरा पार न पाया माँ॥
पान सुपारी ध्वजा नारियल,
ले तेरी भेंट चढ़ायो माँ॥
सुन मेरी देवी पर्वतवासनी, कोई तेरा पार न पाया माँ॥
सुवा चोली तेरी अंग विराजे,
केसर तिलक लगाया॥
सुन मेरी देवी पर्वतवासनी, कोई तेरा पार न पाया माँ॥
नंगे पग माँ अकबर आया,
सोने का छत्र चढ़ाया॥
सुन मेरी देवी पर्वतवासनी, कोई तेरा पार न पाया माँ॥
ऊँचे पर्वत बनायो देवालय,
नीचे शहर बसाया॥
सुन मेरी देवी पर्वतवासनी, कोई तेरा पार न पाया माँ॥
सतयुग, द्वापर, त्रेता मध्ये,
कलियुग राज सवाया॥
सुन मेरी देवी पर्वतवासनी, कोई तेरा पार न पाया माँ॥
धूप दीप नैवेद्य आरती,
मोहन भोग लगाया॥
सुन मेरी देवी पर्वतवासनी, कोई तेरा पार न पाया माँ॥
ध्यानू भगत मैया तेरे गुन गाया,
मनवांछित फल पाया॥
सुन मेरी देवी पर्वतवासनी, कोई तेरा पार न पाया माँ॥
Meaning of Sun Meri Devi Parvat Vasani
- Refrain: O my goddess who dwells on the mountains, listen — no one has ever found the limit of your glory.
- Offerings: paan, betel nut, a flag and a coconut — I bring these as my offering to you, Mother.
- Adornment: a green bodice adorns you and a saffron tilak marks your forehead.
- Akbar’s canopy: Mother, even Emperor Akbar came barefoot to your court and offered a golden canopy.
- Temple and town: your temple stands on the high mountain and a town is settled below.
- Four ages: in Satya, Treta and Dvapara your glory remained, and in Kali Yuga your reign is even greater.
- Worship: with incense, lamp, naivedya and aarti, mohan bhog is offered to you.
- Phalashruti: Mother, the devotee Dhyanu sang your glories and received the fruit he desired.
The story of Dhyanu Bhagat and Akbar
According to folk legend, in the Mughal era the devotee Dhyanu was leading a group of pilgrims to Jwala Ji (Himachal). To test his faith, Akbar had his horse beheaded and said that if his goddess was true she would restore it. Dhyanu prayed to the Mother and the horse came back to life. Akbar’s attempts to put out the Mother’s flames also failed. Akbar then came barefoot to the shrine and offered a golden canopy — the event this aarti describes.
How to do the Sun Meri Devi Parvat Vasani
- Spread a red cloth on a chowki, place the Mother’s picture and offer a red chunari, sindoor and red flowers.
- Offer paan, betel nut, a coconut and a flag — as the aarti says.
- Light a ghee lamp and sing this aarti after Jai Ambe Gauri.
- In Navratri do the aarti morning and evening and perform Kanya Pujan on Ashtami or Navami.
7 rules of Sun Meri Devi Parvat Vasani
- Stand and do the aarti with a ghee or camphor lamp, moving it clockwise.
- Wave the lamp 4 times at the feet, 2 at the navel, 1 at the face and 7 times over the whole form.
- Offer bhog first, then do the aarti.
- Blow the conch, ring the bell or clap during the aarti — it keeps the mind focused.
- Do not get up or talk in the middle of the aarti.
- Afterwards take the aarti with both hands and share the prasad.
- Keep pronunciation clear; do not rush — sing with feeling.
Benefits of Sun Meri Devi Parvat Vasani
- Believed to remove fear and troubles by the Mother’s grace.
- Wishes are fulfilled — as Dhyanu’s were.
- Peace, happiness and strength dwell in the home.
- Completes the Navratri worship.
Also read the Jai Ambe Gauri aarti and the Durga Chalisa. Read more on Wikipedia.
Frequently asked questions
Which goddess is Sun Meri Devi Parvat Vasani for?
It is the aarti of Mother Durga’s mountain forms — sung for Maa Vindhyavasini (Vindhyeshwari) of Vindhyachal, Jwala Ji and Hinglaj Mata.
Why is Akbar mentioned in the aarti?
According to folk legend, moved by Dhyanu’s devotion and the Mother’s miracle, Akbar came barefoot to Jwala Ji and offered a golden canopy.
When is this aarti sung?
In Navratri, on Ashtami, in Mata jagrans, on the Vindhyachal pilgrimage and in daily Devi worship.
What does “Suva Choli” mean?
“Suva” means parrot-green — the Mother wears a green bodice.
