| "Aarti" is a Hindi word that has multiple meanings in English, depending on the context. Here are a few common ones
**1. Religious Ritual** This is the most common meaning of "Aarti." It refers to a Hindu religious ceremony where a flame (usually from a lamp or diya) is waved before a deity as a form of worship and offering.
**2. Song or Hymn** "Aarti" can also refer to the devotional song or hymn sung during this ritual. These songs are typically in praise of the deity and express devotion and gratitude.
**3. Lamp or Diya** Sometimes, "Aarti" can refer to the lamp itself used in the ritual, though this is less common.
**4. Festival or Event** "Aarti" might also be used to describe a festival or event where this ritual is performed, such as the evening "Aarti" at the Ganges River in Varanasi, India.
**5. Light or Illumination** In a figurative sense, "Aarti" can represent the light of knowledge, enlightenment, or spiritual awakening.
Therefore, the best English translation of "Aarti" depends on the specific context in which it is used.
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