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Shri Shiva Mangalashtakam  (Mangala Octet on Lord Shiva) Translated by Shri P.R.Ramachander   (Mangala stotras are normally recited at the end of reciting several stotras or the end of singing several songs or at the end of an auspicious function. The devotee wishes auspiciousness to the Lord. Mangalam may also mean “good wishes”, or “wishes for a happy ending”.) Bhavvaya Chandra choodaya , Nirgunaya gunathmane, Kalakalaya rudhraya Neelagreevaya Mangalam, 1   Mangalam to him who has a blue neck, Who makes things happen, Who wears the crescent of moon, Who is without properties, Who is the soul of good conduct,...

Tantrokta Bhairav Kavach ( तांत्रोक्त भैरव कवच ) is a powerful tool or weapon to protect oneself from enemies, mishaps, tantra attacks, black magic and unseen dangers and misfortune. One should chant Tantrokta Bhairav kavach 11 times for 40 days unbroken to witness its magical effects.  तांत्रोक्त भैरव कवच    ॐ सहस्त्रारे महाचक्रे कर्पूरधवले गुरुः | पातु मां बटुको देवो भैरवः सर्वकर्मसु || पूर्वस्यामसितांगो मां दिशि रक्षतु सर्वदा | आग्नेयां च रुरुः पातु दक्षिणे चण्ड भैरवः || नैॠत्यां क्रोधनः पातु उन्मत्तः पातु पश्चिमे | वायव्यां मां कपाली च नित्यं पायात् सुरेश्वरः || भीषणो भैरवः पातु उत्तरास्यां तु सर्वदा | संहार...

Shri Bhairav Stuti is dedicated to Lord Bhairava who is the fierce form of Lord Shiva. Lord Bhairava is widely worshipped by tantriks and yogis to gain various siddhis. Bhairon is regarded as the protector and the kotwal. In astrology Lord Bhairava is the Lord of star (graha) Rahu so to attain the maximum benefits of rahu, people worships Lord Bhairava. It is believed that Bhairava is connected to the Mahavidya goddess named Bhairavi who gives Lagna shuddhi (purification of the follower). This purifies and protects the body, chracter, personality and other qualities associated with the follower. Worship of Lord Bhairon is...

Durgai ashtakam is an Octad to Goddess Durga. It is also known as Apaduddharaka stotram and is said to be the "stava raja " or the king among the hymns to Goddess Durga. Durga Ashtakam means 8 shlokas of goddess durga. It is said in 9th shloka that one who listens or recites this stotram everyday morning will get desired results in life. Durga Ashtakam Stotra is very divine stotra to listen. Shri Durgai ashtakam in Tamil By Durgai Chithar Translated by Shri P.R.Ramachander 1. Inba nalan alippavalai, Iniyanave  tharubavalai, Anbudaya  annayavalai, Arum  sivanai  mananthavalai, Yennudaya idhayathe, Ponnuyiraai iruppavalai, Nan malarial  pojithu, Namo durga  yendriduven. She who  grants joyful  pleasant life, She who gives only...

Sri Dakshinakali is a form of the Divine Mother Kālī, who is said to be easily pleased by the devotion of the devotees and also does not insist upon strict adherence to rituals and purity. She is the favorite of those following the non-ritualistic left handed path. She can also be approached through the ritualistic path as well. She is well-known and adored for removing all types of miseries caused by black-magic as well as destroying all inimical forces, both internal and external. She is the Destroyer and also wields the power of transformation to help us separate the virtual reality...

Shri Annapurna Stotram is a beautiful Stotra composed by Adi Shankaracharya. 'Anna' means food or grain and 'poorna' means complete. Goddess Annapurna is the goddess of food and nourishment in Hinduism. In Annapurna stotram Adi Shankaracharya is praying to Maa Annapurna to provide food to all. The Annapurna Stotram by Adi Shankaracharya is an exquisite hymn in praise of the Mother Goddess as Annapurna , the sustainer of the three worlds as the giver of Food and nourishment to all Beings. श्री अन्नपूर्णा स्तोत्रम् नित्यानन्दकरी वराभयकरी सौन्दर्यरत्नाकरीनिर्धूताखिलघोरपावनकरी प्रत्यक्षमाहेश्वरी ।प्रालेयाचलवंशपावनकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरीभिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥१॥नानारत्नविचित्रभूषणकरी हेमाम्बराडम्बरीमुक्ताहारविलम्बमानविलसद्वक्षोजकुम्भान्तरी ।काश्मीरागरुवासिताङ्गरुचिरे काशीपुराधीश्वरीभिक्षां देहि कृपावलम्बनकरी मातान्नपूर्णेश्वरी ॥२॥योगानन्दकरी रिपुक्षयकरी धर्मार्थनिष्ठाकरीचन्द्रार्कानलभासमानलहरी त्रैलोक्यरक्षाकरी ।सर्वैश्वर्यसमस्तवाञ्छितकरी काशीपुराधीश्वरीभिक्षां...

Shri Brihaspati also known as Brahmanaspati or Planet Jupiter is the guru of Devas and is praised in many hymns of Rig Veda. Shri Brihaspati is described of yellow or golden color and holding a stick, a lotus and his beads. Jupiter symbolizes knowledge, love and spirituality. The day of Jupiter is Thursday and gemstone is Sapphire. Dhanu Rashi and Meena Rashi are ruled by Brihaspati or planet Jupiter. According to Shiva Purana, Brihaspati is the son of Rishi Angirasa and Surupa. The consort of Lord Guru has 3 wives – Tara, Shuba and Mamata. Brihaspati is Lord of three nakshatras – Punarvasu...

Shri Hanuman Bahuk is an important prayer dedicated to Hanuman and was written by Goswami Tulsidas. It is believed that Tulsidasji wrote Hanuman Bahuk prayer to cure his shoulder pain. Once, Tulsidas had an excruciating pain in one of his shoulders. He then composed a poem extolling the glory and greatness of Hanuman. He also asked Hanuman ji to cure his body ailments. Miraculously Tulsidas had relief from the pain. It is believed that it is very beneficial in curing health problems. Chanting Hanuman Bahuk helps in curing various body pains, diseases, psychological problems, getting rid of enemies, black magic, tantra attacks, evil eye and...

Maa Dhumavati is the seventh of the ten Mahavidya Goddesses. Devi Dhumavati is an old widow and is associated with things considered inauspicious and unattractive. She is always hungry and thirsty who initiates quarrels. Maa Dhumavati Ashtak stotra is dedicated to Maa Dhumavati and chanting of this stotra regularly destroys enemies. शत्रुओं का नाश कर देता हैं धूमावती अष्टक स्तोत्रं का पाठ, अवश्य पढ़ें । यह तो सभी जानते हैं कि मां धूमावती दस महाविद्याओं में ७वीं स्थान की साधना मानी गई है। दस महाविद्या की विशेष देवी मां धूमावती के अष्टक स्तोत्र का पाठ करने से समस्त शत्रुओं का जड़ से नाश...

Shri Jagannath prabhu , or the Lord of the whole world, is a mighty deity as per the Hindus. Shri Jagannath prabhu is worshipped as a form of Shri Krishna. He, along with his siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra are the prime deities of the Temple of Puri. Shri Jagannath bhagwan has 108 beautiful names. Below given are his beautiful names along with their meanings.  108 Names of Shri Jagannath Prabhu Achala - One Who is Still and MotionlessAchyuta - One Who is InfallibleAdbhutah - One Who is Opulant and WondrousAdidev - The Lord Of The LordsAditya - The Son Of AditiAjanma - One Who Is Infinite...