Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki

Lord Krishna is the symbol of many virtues that have inspired people for years. Embodying the virtues of Karma and universal love, Lord Krishna is known by various names one such being 'Kunjbihari'. Worshipped as the eighth incarnation (avatar or avatara) of Vishnu, Krishna's leela has been a subject of great interest for creative minds. Krishna became the focus of numerous bhakti (devotional) cults, which over the centuries have produced a wealth of religious poetry, music, and painting. Lord Krishna came to give pleasure to His devotees on Earth.. Krishna lilas (attractive pastimes) make interesting subject for plays drama and theatre as well as musical art. Krishna means the one who is 'All-Attractive'. Krishna attracts devotees so as to make them more and more immersed in His Eternal love. This love for Krishna takes devotes to a level of joy where it is difficult to reach. Spreading this joy is one of the prime objectives of Krishna's pastimes, popularly known as his 'Leelas'. Each pastime of Krishna goes into making His 108 names.

'Kunjbihari' is one such name of Krishna that refers to Krishna's love for taking a walk in gardens. 'Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki', is one of the most popular devotional Hindi Bhajan songs. This Bhajan is the most widely sung for Lord Krishna on Krishna Janmashtami or Srikrishna Jayanti Day, the birth day of Sri Krishna. Temples perform 'Aarti of Kunj Bihari ki', who has a garland of vaijayanti flowers in the neck. This melodious song talks about the Sri Krishna playing the flute, who is extremely enticing, dear to Radhika and who loves to roam around in gardens. What makes this song so popular is the use of imagery used to describe Lord Krishna. So you have Krishna's complexion being compared to the dark clouds, His feet being described as the source of Ganga . He is Banavari , He is Giridhara, and He roams in the gardens. Read the lyrics of 'Aarti of Kunj Bihari ki, learn it and have a great Krishna Janmashtami 2013

Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki

Gale Mein Baijanti Mala, Bajave Murali Madhur Bala
Shravan Mein Kundal Jhalakala, Nand Ke Anand Nandlala

Gagan Sam Ang Kanti Kali, Radhika Chamak Rahi Aali
Latan Mein Thadhe Banamali
Bhramar Si Alak, Kasturi Tilak, Chandra Si Jhalak
Lalit Chavi Shyama Pyari Ki
Shri Giradhar Krishnamuraari Ki
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki ( 2)
Kanakmay Mor Mukut Bilse, Devata Darsan Ko Tarse
Gagan So Suman Raasi Barse
Baje Murchang, Madhur Mridang, Gwaalin Sang
Atual Rati Gop Kumaari Ki
Shri Giradhar Krishna Murari Ki
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki (2)
Jahaan Te Pragat Bhayi Ganga, Kalush Kali Haarini Shri Ganga,
Smaran Te Hot Moh Bhanga
Basi Shiv Shish, Jataa Ke Biich, Harei Agh Kiich;
Charan Chhavi Shri Banvaari Ki.
Shri Giradhar Krishnamuraari Ki..
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki (2)
Chamakati Ujjawal Tat Renu, Baj Rahi Vrindavan Benu
Chahu Disi Gopi Gwaal Dhenu
Hansat Mridu Mand, Chandani Chandra, Katat Bhav Phand
Ter Sun Diin Bhikhaarii Kii
Shri Giradhar Krishnamuraari Ki
Aarti Kunj Bihari Ki
Shri Girdhar Krishna Murari Ki (5)