Āratī is a Hindu ritual of worship (puja) in which one or more wicks soaked in ghee or oil are lit and waved in a circular motion before the image or idol of a deity, accompanied by the ringing of bells and the singing of devotional songs (also called āratī). The ritual represents offering the five elements to the divine — fire (light), air (the waving motion), water (in some traditions), earth (incense or flowers), and space. Āratī is performed at specific times — dawn (Usha Aarti), noon, and dusk (Sandhya Aarti) — and is a staple of temple worship and home puja alike. The āratī songs are simple, rhythmic, and highly accessible for communal participation.