Vedic wisdom, plainly told
Rituals explained without mystery, astrology without jargon, festivals with their stories intact — written under the guidance of our priests and astrologers, for devotees everywhere.
Ashwini Nakshatra Mantra
A Vedic salutation to the Ashwini Kumaras, the twin physicians who preside over the first nakshatra. Tradition links the mantra with Ketu, renewal at the dawn of the lunar cycle, and steady
Kalyani DoraiswamyHomas & RitualsArudra Nakshatra Mantra
A clear guide to the Arudra Nakshatra Mantra—its text, meaning, Vedic background, and the traditional method of japa for those born under Arudra or observing the star.
Vaidyanathan SubramanianHomas & RitualsAnuradha Nakshatra Mantra
The beej and Gayatri mantras of Anuradha Nakshatra, their meaning in the Vedic tradition, the deity Mitra, and the classical method of chanting.
Chidambaram VelayudhamHomas & RitualsBrihaspati Mantra
A classical Vedic invocation to Brihaspati (Guru, Jupiter), set out with its text, meaning, scriptural basis and traditional method of japa.
Muthukumaran SelvarajHomas & RitualsBhadrakali Mantra
The classical invocation to Goddess Bhadrakali — its text in several scripts, syllable meaning, scriptural origin in the Devi Mahatmya, and the traditional method of chanting.
Kalyani DoraiswamyHomas & RitualsBatuk Bhairava Mantra
A classical Shaivite invocation to the youthful form of Bhairava, used in tradition for protection and the lifting of sudden obstacles.
Muthukumaran SelvarajHomas & RitualsBagalamukhi Mantra
The Bagalamukhi Mantra is a classical Tantric invocation to the fifth Mahavidya, centred on stambhana shakti. This guide sets out its text, meaning, scriptural setting and the traditional me
Kalyani DoraiswamyHomas & RitualsAshtakshara Mantra
The eight-syllable chant Om Namo Narayanaya: its form in Indian scripts, the classical meaning of each syllable, Vedic and Puranic roots, and the traditional method of japa.
Muthukumaran SelvarajHomas & RitualsAnnapurneshwari Mantra
The sacred beeja invocation to Goddess Annapurneshwari, the divine mother of nourishment. Text in several scripts, syllable meaning, Puranic origin, and the traditional method of japa.
Chidambaram Velayudham