# Navratri Special - JamFlow community song pack

This repository of new lyrics and short traditional chant excerpts accompanies the projector deck and A4 songbook.

**Programmed duration:** 68 minutes. **Languages:** Sanskrit, Hindi, Telugu, English. **Included:** original lyrics; traditional text is attributed.

**Important:** These are community singalong texts, not a ritual manual or commercially produced music. The original songs have no fixed melodies or audio recordings; suggested tempos and chords are starting points.

## 01. Opening: lamps & welcome (Host / instrumental)
**HOST · 3 min · Ambient**

*Host cue:* Light the ceremonial lamps if this fits the local practice. Opening remarks by the host. No lyrics or backing audio included.

## 02. Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu (Sanskrit)
**TRADITIONAL CHANT · 4 min · Slow, unison**

*Host cue:* Leader chants first; room repeats three times. Sanskrit passage from Devi Mahatmyam, a historic text. Verify preferred pronunciation with the event leader.

### Call (repeat 3×)

  या देवी सर्वभूतेषु
  शक्तिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
  नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै
  नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥

### Meaning (spoken, original) 

  We honour the Divine Mother,
  the strength present in all beings.

## 03. Deep Jalao, Saath Gao (Hindi)
**ORIGINAL SINGALONG · 5 min · 90 BPM | 4/4**

*Host cue:* Original JamFlow workshop lyrics; simple call-and-response, no fixed recording. Suggested chords: C - G - Am - F.

### Verse 

  दीप जलाओ, मिलकर गाओ,
  माँ के आँगन खुशियाँ लाओ।
  हर एक दिल में आशा जागे,
  प्रेम का उजियारा आगे।

### Chorus (repeat 2×)

  जय अम्बे, जय जगदम्बे,
  साथ हमारे हर दम रहना।
  हाथ मिलाकर स्वर उठाएँ,
  माँ का नाम सभी मिल गाएँ।

## 04. Amma Nee Deepam (Telugu)
**ORIGINAL SINGALONG · 5 min · 88 BPM | 4/4**

*Host cue:* Original Telugu devotional singalong (not a traditional Bathukamma lyric). Suggested chords: C - F - G - C.

### Verse 

  అమ్మా నీ దీపం వెలిగే వేళ,
  మనసంతా వెలుగే నిండే వేళ.
  నీ పేరే మా పాట అమ్మా,
  నీ దయే మా బాట అమ్మా.

### Chorus (repeat 2×)

  జయ జయ దుర్గమ్మా,
  జగమంతా నీ వెలుగమ్మా.
  అందరం కలిసి పాడుదామా,
  అమ్మా నీకే వందనమమ్మా.

## 05. Light the Lamps Together (English)
**ORIGINAL SINGALONG · 5 min · 96 BPM | 4/4**

*Host cue:* Original English singalong; recommended chorus as a roomwide repeat. Suggested chords: G - D - Em - C.

### Verse 

  We light a lamp, we make a place,
  For hope to shine in every face.
  Across the room, across the night,
  We join our songs and share the light.

### Chorus (repeat 2×)

  Let every voice rise, warm and clear,
  Let every heart feel welcome here.
  One room, one song, one gentle flame,
  A thousand voices, one refrain.

## 06. Ya Devi: Peace and Compassion (Sanskrit)
**TRADITIONAL CHANT · 4 min · Slow, steady**

*Host cue:* Short selected traditional stanzas only; local ritual practice and recitation may vary.

### Peace (repeat 2×)

  या देवी सर्वभूतेषु
  शान्तिरूपेण संस्थिता ।
  नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै
  नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥

### Compassion (repeat 2×)

  या देवी सर्वभूतेषु
  दयारूपेण संस्थिता ।
  नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै
  नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः ॥

## 07. Maa Ka Aangan (Hindi)
**ORIGINAL BHAJAN · 5 min · 76 BPM | 6/8**

*Host cue:* Original Hindi bhajan; suggested chords: Am - F - C - G.

### Verse 

  माँ के आँगन फूल खिले हैं,
  पथ के सारे दीप जले हैं।
  जिसने दिल से नाम पुकारा,
  उसको मिल जाए सहारा।

### Chorus (repeat 2×)

  माँ, तेरी छाया प्यारी है,
  तेरी ममता सबसे न्यारी है।
  हम सब तेरे द्वार खड़े हैं,
  प्रेम के स्वर में आज जुड़े हैं।

## 08. Poola Panduga (Telugu)
**ORIGINAL FLORAL CELEBRATION · 5 min · 104 BPM | 4/4**

*Host cue:* An ORIGINAL Telugu flower-celebration tribute, not an authenticated Bathukamma folk song. Invite local women to lead a separate traditional Bathukamma round.

### Verse 

  పూలతో పండుగ వచ్చిందమ్మా,
  పాటలతో మా ఇల్లు వెలిగిందమ్మా.
  రంగురంగుల పూలు చేరగా,
  మనసులన్నీ ఒక్కటయ్యాయమ్మా.

### Chorus (repeat 2×)

  పాడుదాం అమ్మా, కలిసిపాడుదాం,
  పూల వెలుగులో నవ్వుకుందాం.
  నీ కరుణే మాకు బలమమ్మా,
  నీ దీవెనతో సాగుదామమ్మా.

## 09. One Circle of Light (English)
**ORIGINAL COMMUNITY SONG · 4 min · 104 BPM | 4/4**

*Host cue:* Original contemporary community song. This is not a traditional Garba composition; see optional cultural performance slot.

### Verse 

  A circle begins with a step and a smile,
  We carry the rhythm a little while.
  Different stories, a melody shared,
  A simple reminder that someone cared.

### Chorus (repeat 2×)

  Turn with the light, clap with the beat,
  Make a little room for every new feet.
  One circle of voices, strong and bright,
  We sing together into the night.

## 10. Taali, Taali - Dance Cue (Hindi / English)
**ORIGINAL CLAP LOOP · 4 min · 112 BPM | 4/4**

*Host cue:* Optional participatory clapping segment inspired by community dancing, NOT represented as an authentic Gujarati Garba lyric. Local musicians may substitute their traditional repertoire.

### Leader 

  ताली, ताली, साथ बजाओ,
  हँसते-हँसते गोल बनाओ।

### Everyone (repeat 4×)

  Clap together, step and sway,
  Celebrate this joyful day.

## 11. Community tradition spotlight (Local artists)
**PERFORMANCE SLOT · 5 min · Follow performers**

*Host cue:* Use this slot for a locally led Bengali Durga Puja song, Gujarati Garba, or Telangana Bathukamma song. Do not display copyrighted text until permission/source has been cleared. MC should confirm title and performer.

## 12. Shakti Neeve (Telugu)
**ORIGINAL DEVOTIONAL SONG · 5 min · 82 BPM | 4/4**

*Host cue:* Original Telugu devotional song; slow, dignified melodic setting suggested. No fixed recording provided.

### Verse 

  చీకటిలో వెలుగై నిలిచావు,
  చిన్న మనసుకు ధైర్యం ఇచ్చావు.
  నీ ప్రేమే మాకు నీడమ్మా,
  నీ స్మరణే మా తోడమ్మా.

### Chorus (repeat 2×)

  శక్తి నీవే, శాంతి నీవే,
  అందరి గుండెల ఆశ నీవే.
  జయ దుర్గమ్మా, జయ జయ అమ్మా,
  మా పాటలన్నీ నీకే అమ్మా.

## 13. Maa, Tera Noor (Hindi)
**ORIGINAL FINALE · 4 min · 94 BPM | 4/4**

*Host cue:* Original Hindi finale. Suggested chords: D - A - Bm - G.

### Verse 

  तेरे नाम से सुबह सुनहरी,
  तेरी ज्योति रहे मन में गहरी।
  जब हम सारे साथ में गाएँ,
  आशा के दीप फिर से जलाएँ।

### Chorus (repeat 2×)

  माँ, तेरा नूर, हमारा गीत,
  हर एक दिल में प्रेम की प्रीत।
  जय जगदम्बे, जय माँ भवानी,
  गूँजे मिलकर नई कहानी।

## 14. We Carry the Light (English)
**ORIGINAL FINALE · 4 min · 82 BPM | 4/4**

*Host cue:* Original English finale; good as an audience singalong.

### Verse 

  The lamps grow quiet, the night grows deep,
  The songs we shared are ours to keep.
  May courage find us, may kindness stay,
  May we bring this light into each day.

### Chorus (repeat 2×)

  We carry the light, we carry the song,
  We carry each other as we move along.
  With grateful hearts, our voices rise,
  A thousand stars in one night sky.

## 15. Sarva Mangala Mangalye (Sanskrit)
**TRADITIONAL CLOSING · 3 min · Unison, slow**

*Host cue:* Traditional Devi Mahatmyam / Narayani Stuti verse. Often sung as a closing blessing; pronunciation and ceremony order belong to the local event leader.

### Blessing (repeat 3×)

  सर्वमङ्गलमाङ्गल्ये
  शिवे सर्वार्थसाधिके ।
  शरण्ये त्र्यम्बके गौरि
  नारायणि नमोऽस्तु ते ॥

## 16. Thanks, blessings & gathering close (Host / instrumental)
**HOST · 3 min · Ambient**

*Host cue:* Thank participants, volunteers and performers. Announce prasad or refreshments only when applicable; follow venue practice.

## References and permissions

- [UNESCO - Durga Puja in Kolkata](https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/durga-puja-in-kolkata-00703)
- [UNESCO - Garba of Gujarat](https://ich.unesco.org/en/RL/garba-of-gujarat-01962)
- [Ministry of Culture - ICH in India](https://culture.gov.in/intangible-cultural-heritage)
- [Telangana Govt - Bathukamma](https://hyderabad.telangana.gov.in/festival/bathukamma/)
- [Devi Mahatmyam verse reference](https://jaapdaily.com/learn/mantra/durga-saptashloki/)

See the Organizer Guide for culturally specific performance choices and licensing notes.