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Revati Nakshatra Mantra
The Revati Nakshatra Mantra is the traditional Vedic invocation to Lord Pushan, deity of the twenty-seventh lunar mansion. Here is its form, meaning, scriptural basis and method of chanting.
Muthukumaran SelvarajHomas & RitualsPushya Nakshatra Mantra
The Pushya Nakshatra Mantra is the Vedic chant dedicated to Brihaspati, presiding deity of this nourishing lunar mansion. The article sets out the beej and Gayatri forms, their meaning, clas
Kalyani DoraiswamyHomas & RitualsPurvasadha Nakshatra Mantra
The traditional nama mantra of Purvasadha, the twentieth lunar mansion ruled by Venus and governed by Apas, the deity of the cosmic waters.
Vaidyanathan SubramanianHomas & RitualsPurva Phalguni Nakshatra Mantra
The Purva Phalguni Nakshatra Mantra is the Vedic nama mantra addressed to Bhaga, the Aditya who presides over this lunar mansion. Tradition sets it out for natives of the star and for those
Chidambaram VelayudhamHomas & RitualsPunarvasu Nakshatra Mantra
The Vedic nama and Gayatri forms addressed to Goddess Aditi, the presiding deity of Punarvasu Nakshatra, with their meaning, scriptural roots and traditional method of japa.
Kalyani DoraiswamyHomas & RitualsPoorvabhadrapada Mantra
The Poorvabhadrapada Mantra invokes Aja Ekapada, the one-footed Rudra of the 25th nakshatra. This guide sets out its beej and Gayatri forms, meaning, Vedic basis and traditional method of ja
Kalyani DoraiswamyHomas & RitualsSwarnakarshana Bhairava Mantra
A traditional Shaivite and Tantric japa dedicated to Swarnakarshana Bhairava, the form of Bhairava associated with drawing gold and prosperity. This guide sets out the mantra text, its class
Vaidyanathan SubramanianHomas & RitualsMagha Nakshatra Mantra
The Magha Nakshatra Mantra is a Vedic invocation addressed to the Pitris, the ancestral deities who preside over Magha. Tradition prescribes its recitation for honouring lineage and aligning
Chidambaram VelayudhamHomas & RitualsMrigashira Nakshatra Mantra
The Vedic chant addressed to Soma, deity of Mrigashira, the fifth lunar mansion. Tradition preserves it for honouring the Moon’s searching light and the nakshatra’s Prinana Shakti.
Chidambaram Velayudham