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Mahavidya Shodashi Mantra
Also known as the Maha Shodashi Mantra, this principal chant of the Sri Vidya tradition is dedicated to Goddess Shodashi, worshipped as Tripura Sundari, the eternally youthful ruler of the…
Vaidyanathan SubramanianHomas & RitualsMaha Kali Mantra
The Maha Kali Mantra, Om Krim Kalikayai Namah, is a classical Tantric invocation of Goddess Kali. This guide sets out its wording, meaning, scriptural background and the traditional method…
Vaidyanathan SubramanianHomas & RitualsKubera Mantra
A classical Vedic invocation to Lord Kubera, guardian of rightful prosperity. This guide gives the text, meaning, scriptural background and customary method of chanting.
Chidambaram VelayudhamHomas & RitualsKuber Ashta-Lakshmi Mantra
The classical invocation that joins Lord Kubera with the eight forms of Lakshmi, set out with its text, phrase meaning, Puranic setting and customary method of recitation.
Muthukumaran SelvarajHomas & RitualsKamadeva Mantra
The Kamadeva Gayatri is a classical Vedic mantra addressed to the deity of love and desire. This guide sets out its text, meaning, scriptural background and the traditional method of japa.
Muthukumaran SelvarajHomas & RitualsKali Mantra
Om Krim Kalikayai Namah is the classical Shakta invocation to Maa Kali. This guide sets out the mantra in several scripts, its syllable-by-syllable meaning, scriptural roots, and the…
Muthukumaran SelvarajHomas & RitualsKala Bhairava Gayatri Mantra
Text, meaning, classical background and traditional method of japa for the Kala Bhairava Gayatri, the short Vedic invocation addressed to Lord Kala Bhairava.
Muthukumaran SelvarajHomas & RitualsGaruda Mantra
A classical Vedic protective mantra to Lord Garuda, the vahana of Vishnu. Tradition prescribes it for Sarpa Dosha, Naga-related afflictions and steadying the mind under Rahu–Ketu influence.
Kalyani DoraiswamyHomas & RitualsGanapathi Mantra
The Vakratunda verse to Lord Ganesha—its Sanskrit text, word-by-word meaning, scriptural roots, and the traditional method of japa.
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