Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

arti

noun

ˈɑːrti

Definition

A ceremonial light or worship performed in Hinduism and some other Indian religions.

Examples

After the evening prayers, the devotees performed the arti to honor the deities.
The arti was accompanied by the ringing of bells and singing of hymns.
During the festival, a grand arti was held at the temple, attracting hundreds of worshippers.

Meaning

Arti is a ritual in which light from wicks soaked in ghee or camphor is offered to one or more deities, symbolizing the removal of darkness and the illumination of the soul.