aarti

Definition

A particular Hindu prayer ritual, involving candles made from clarified butter.

Etymology

Borrowed from Hindi आरती (ārtī), from Sanskrit आरात्रिक (ārātrika).

Example Sentences

• "There is no priest, only an enthusiastic local who leads the aarti by striking a steel plate with a spoon, the lyrics a mash of Hindi and Sanskrit, the lack of melody made up for by gusto."