» For the similarly spelled Christian movement, see Arathi. Aarti (Hindi आरती), also spelled ãrti, arathi, aarthi, or ãrati's a Hindu ritual, in which light from wicks soaked in ghee (purified butter) or camphor's offered to one or more deities. Aartis also refer to the songs sung in praise of the deity, when offering of lamps's being offered. Origin Aarti's said to have descended from the Vedic concept of fire rituals, or homa. The word may also refer to the t… (More on Aarti)