Vishnu

India is home to many festivals belonging to various religions, some of which are celebrated with grandeur. Festivals are a means of uniting people and sharing the joy of giving.

Lord Vishnu is one of the supreme trio of Hindu Gods along with Shiva and Brahma. He has come to be considered as the Greatest God, the God of all Gods.

One of the most popular aartis sung by Hindus in praise of Lord Vishnu, or "Jagad Ishwara" (Lord of the Universe). The aarti was composed by Panditt Shardha Ram Phillauri. Usually sung in the mornings and evenings, it is with the intention to ward of all negativities and bring goodness into the world. Below is the Hindi and English text of the aarti: