Maa Ambe Garba Song
Complete lyrics with original text, transliteration, and meaning, 4 sections
Garba dance steps
Verse 1
Original
आये नवरात्रे माता के, घर-घर में गरबा छाया है। ढोल बजे मृदंग बजे, अम्बे मां का दर्शन पाया है॥
Transliteration
Aaye navraatre maata ke, ghar-ghar mein garba chhaaya hai. Dhol baje mridang baje, ambe maa ka darshan paaya hai..
Meaning / Translation
The auspicious days of Navratri of the Divine Mother have arrived, and Garba celebrations spread to every home. The drums and mridangam play as we obtain the blessed sight of Mother Ambe.
Verse 2
Original
चांद की चांदनी, रास की रात, गरबा खेलें मां के साथ। ताल मिलाके कदम बढ़ाएं, हाथों में ले हाथों का हाथ॥
Transliteration
Chaand ki chaandni, raas ki raat, garba khelein maa ke saath. Taal milaake kadam badhaayein, haathon mein le haathon ka haath..
Meaning / Translation
Under the moonlit night of Raas, we play Garba in the divine presence of the Mother. Matching the rhythm, we step forward, joining hands together in joyful dance.
Verse 3
Original
कुमकुम पग से आई भवानी, जगमग जगमग ज्योति जली। भक्तों की टोली गरबा गाए, हर्षित मन से गली-गली॥
Transliteration
Kumkum pag se aayi bhawaani, jagmag jagmag jyoti jali. Bhakton ki toli garba gaaye, harshit man se gali-gali..
Meaning / Translation
Goddess Bhavani arrives with vermilion-adorned footsteps, as bright holy flames illuminate the surroundings. Groups of devotees sing Garba songs with joyful hearts in every street.
Verse 4
Original
जय अम्बे जय जगदम्बे, मैया तेरी आरती गाएं। गरबे की झंकार से मैया, तुझको रिझाएं, शीश नवाएं॥
Transliteration
Jai ambe jai jagdambe, maiya teri aarti gaayein. Garbe ki jhankaar se maiya, tujhko rijhaayein, sheesh navaayein..
Meaning / Translation
Glory to Mother Ambe, Victory to the Mother of the Universe! We sing your holy prayer. With the rhythmic beat of Garba dance, we seek your divine blessing and bow our heads in devotion.