A video of Salman Khan performing the Ganpati Aarti is rapidly going viral on social media. In the video, he is seen performing the Ganesh Aarti with his family. Meanwhile, his sister Arpita Khan Sharma prompts him to correct the direction in which he is rotating the Aarti plate. Salman immediately corrects his mistake.
This video is in the news not just as a celebrity moment because, after this, people are asking questions about the correct direction for performing Aarti.
Why Did Arpita Interrupt Salman?
According to media reports, this video is from the Ganpati immersion ceremony. Salman Khan was rotating the aarti plate counterclockwise. Seeing this, Arpita signaled him to perform the aarti in a clockwise direction. Salman then reversed the direction of the plate and completed the aarti.During this entire incident, Arpita didn’t scold Salman, but rather reminded him of the ritual. Therefore, it’s more accurate to call it a signal to correct the direction of the aarti rather than a scolding for a mistake.
In Which Direction Should Aarti Be Rotated?
In Hindu worship, the aarti plate is usually rotated clockwise. This means that the lamp is rotated to the right and placed in a circular motion in front of the deity.
The clockwise direction is considered auspicious. Circumambulation of the deity in temples is also performed in this direction. The movement of the lamp during the Aarti is considered symbolic of this circumambulation. According to religious belief, performing the Aarti in this direction shows respect and devotion to the deity by keeping him on one’s right.
What Is The Correct Order Of Performing Aarti?
In many worship systems, this order of Aarti has been described:
- Rotate the lamp four times in front of the feet of the Lord.
- Perform Aarti twice in front of the navel.
- Rotate the lamp once in front of the face.
- After this, perform aarti seven times in front of the entire form.
However, the number and method of performing aarti may vary between different sects and families. Therefore, this cannot be considered a mandatory rule everywhere. It is advisable to follow the tradition at home or the temple’s method.
Does Performing Aarti In The Reverse Direction Make The Puja Inauspicious?
If someone accidentally misdirects the direction of the Aarti, there’s no need to panic. Devotion and devotion are considered paramount in worship. The direction should be corrected as soon as the mistake is discovered.
The same thing happened in the viral video of Salman Khan. Upon Arpita’s signal, he immediately changed direction. The lesson from this video is that the lamp should generally be rotated clockwise during aarti.
