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शयनआरती

noun

शयनआरती meaning in English

A ritual performed before sleeping, typically involving prayer or worship.

Detailed Explanation

A traditional Hindu domestic ritual performed in the evening before going to bed. It involves offering prayers, lighting a lamp (diya), and sometimes singing devotional songs (aarti) to deities or ancestors to seek blessings for a peaceful night and protection during sleep. It is a common practice in many Indian households, particularly in North and West India.

📝 Cultural Context

This term is specific to Hindu domestic rituals. 'Shayan' means sleep or bed, and 'Aarti' is a form of worship involving light and song. It is distinct from the morning 'Sandhya Aarti' or evening 'Sandhya Vandana'.

उदाहरण वाक्य

रात को सोने से पहले माँ शयनआरती करती हैं।
Mother performs the shayan aarti before going to sleep at night.
शयनआरती का समय साढ़े नौ बजे तय है।
The time for the shayan aarti is fixed at 9:30 PM.

पर्यायवाची शब्द

शयनकाल आरती रात्रि आरती