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Vedic mantras

Every mantra we publish, arranged by deity. Each carries the Sanskrit in Devanagari, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and roman, the meaning of every word, and audio recorded by our priests. Free to read and free to chant.

Vintage Indian devotional illustration of six equal devotional medallions of Ganesha, Shiva, Vishnu, Devi, Surya and Hanuman around a palm-leaf mantra manuscript
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125 mantras

Ganapathiगणपति34 mantras

Invoked first, before any other deity. The classical texts name thirty-two forms; each addresses a different kind of obstruction.

Ganapathi Mula MantraMost chantedThe foundational mantra. Chanted at the start of any undertaking.
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Vidya Ganapathi MantraFor study, examinations and retention of what is learned.
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Sankatahara Ganapathi MantraMost chantedFor a difficulty already underway. Chanted on Sankashti Chaturthi.
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Maha Ganapathi MantraInitiationThe long tantric form, combining several bija syllables.
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Ucchista Ganapathi MantraInitiationTantric and restricted. Not published in full.
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Lakshmi Ganapathi MantraWhere obstruction concerns money or livelihood.
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Bala Ganapathi MantraThe child form. For children's wellbeing and early education.
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Taruna Ganapathi MantraThe youthful form. For vigour at the start of a venture.
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Bhakti Ganapathi MantraFor devotion and steadiness of practice.
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Veera Ganapathi MantraThe warrior form. For courage against opposition.
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Shakti Ganapathi MantraFor protection of the household.
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Dwija Ganapathi MantraThe twice-born form. For scriptural study.
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Siddhi Ganapathi MantraFor accomplishment of what has been begun.
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Kshipra Ganapathi MantraFor swift results where time is short.
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Heramba Ganapathi MantraThe five-faced form. For protection of the weak.
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Vijaya Ganapathi MantraFor victory in contest and litigation.
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Nritya Ganapathi MantraThe dancing form. For the performing arts.
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Urdhva Ganapathi MantraFor upward movement in career and standing.
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Ekakshara Ganapathi MantraThe single-syllable form. Gam.
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Vara Ganapathi MantraThe boon-giving form.
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Tryakshara Ganapathi MantraThe three-syllable form.
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Kshipra Prasada Ganapathi MantraFor quick grace where a matter is urgent.
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Haridra Ganapathi MantraThe turmeric form. For auspiciousness in the home.
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Ekadanta Ganapathi MantraThe single-tusked form. For focus and singleness of purpose.
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Srishti Ganapathi MantraThe creative form. For new ventures.
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Uddanda Ganapathi MantraFor the removal of injustice.
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Rinamochana Ganapathi MantraSpecifically for release from debt.
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Dhundhi Ganapathi MantraFor seeking what has been lost.
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Dwimukha Ganapathi MantraThe two-faced form. For clarity in decision.
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Trimukha Ganapathi MantraThe three-faced form.
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Simha Ganapathi MantraThe lion-mounted form. For fearlessness.
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Yoga Ganapathi MantraFor meditative practice and inner discipline.
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Durga Ganapathi MantraFor invincibility against obstruction.
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Sankatahara Ganapathi Kavacham MantraThe protective armour recitation.
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Shivaशिव20 mantras

From the five-syllable Panchakshari to the Mahamrityunjaya — the most recited verses in the tradition.

Panchakshari MantraMost chantedThe five syllables. The central Shaiva mantra.
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Mahamrityunjaya MantraMost chantedFor health, longevity and recovery.
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Rudra Gayatri MantraThe Gayatri form addressed to Rudra.
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Dakshinamoorthy MantraShiva as silent teacher. For memory and understanding.
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Medha Dakshinamoorthy MantraSpecifically for intellect and examination.
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Kala Bhairava MantraFor protection and removal of fear. Chanted on Kalashtami.
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Asitanga Bhairava MantraFirst of the eight Bhairavas. For creative power.
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Ruru Bhairava MantraSecond Bhairava. For release from karmic burden.
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Chanda Bhairava MantraThird Bhairava. For control of anger and impulse.
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Krodha Bhairava MantraFourth Bhairava. For steadiness under provocation.
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Unmatta Bhairava MantraFifth Bhairava. For freedom from delusion.
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Kapala Bhairava MantraSixth Bhairava. For detachment.
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Bhishana Bhairava MantraSeventh Bhairava. For removal of fear itself.
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Samhara Bhairava MantraEighth Bhairava. For dissolution of what must end.
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Ardhanarishwara MantraThe half-female form. For marital harmony.
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Nataraja MantraThe cosmic dancer. For the performing arts.
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Lingashtakam MantraThe eight verses to the lingam.
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Bilvashtakam MantraRecited while offering bilva leaves.
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Shiva Tandava Stotram MantraRavana's hymn. Recited on Shivaratri.
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Rudram Chamakam MantraInitiationThe central Vedic recitation to Rudra.
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Deviदेवी24 mantras

The goddess in her forms — from Saraswathi's learning to Pratyangira's protection against directed harm.

Saraswathi MantraMost chantedFor learning, speech and the arts. The seed syllable is Aim.
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Lakshmi MantraMost chantedFor prosperity and stability. The seed syllable is Shreem.
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Mahalakshmi MantraThe eight-fold form. For comprehensive prosperity.
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Durga MantraFor protection and courage against opposition.
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Drishti Durga MantraSpecifically for the evil eye.
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Vana Durga MantraThe forest form. For protection while travelling.
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Pratyangira MantraInitiationFor deliberate harm and directed ill-will.
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Chandi MantraThe Devi Mahatmyam invocation. Recited during Navaratri.
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Bala Tripura Sundari MantraInitiationSri Vidya practice. Received from a teacher.
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Varahi MantraInitiationCommander of Devi's forces. For decisive protection.
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Matangi MantraInitiationFor speech, music and command of language.
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Bhuvaneshwari MantraFor expansiveness and freedom from constraint.
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Kamakshi MantraFor marriage and the fulfilment of desire.
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Meenakshi MantraFor marital harmony and household prosperity.
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Annapoorna MantraFor sufficiency of food and never wanting.
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Kalaratri MantraThe seventh Navadurga. For removal of fear.
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Katyayani MantraFor marriage, particularly where it is delayed.
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Mangala Gauri MantraFor married life and the wellbeing of a spouse.
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Swayamvara Parvathi MantraFor those seeking a suitable marriage.
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Santoshi Mata MantraFor contentment and the settling of disputes.
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Gayatri Devi MantraThe mother of the Vedas in her personified form.
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Bhairavi MantraInitiationThe fierce form. For confronting what must be faced.
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Dhumavati MantraInitiationThe widow form. Restricted practice.
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Kamalatmika MantraInitiationThe lotus goddess. For wealth in the Mahavidya sequence.
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Vishnuविष्णु18 mantras

The Ashtakshara and Dwadashakshara, and the forms invoked for specific difficulty.

Ashtakshara MantraMost chantedThe eight syllables. The central Vaishnava mantra.
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Dwadashakshara MantraThe twelve syllables, to Vasudeva.
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Vishnu Sahasranama MantraMost chantedThe thousand names. Recited on Ekadashi.
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Narasimha MantraFor protection from fear and sudden danger.
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Runa Vimochana Narasimha MantraSpecifically for release from debt.
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Sudarshana MantraThe discus. For cutting through hostile influence.
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Rajagopala MantraKrishna as Rajagopala. For love and family harmony.
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Vidya Rajagopala MantraFor education and success in study.
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Venkateswara MantraFor the fulfilment of vows.
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Hayagreeva MantraFor knowledge, scholarship and research.
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Bhoo Varaha MantraFor land, property and immovable assets.
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Vamana MantraFor humility and the restoration of balance.
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Rama MantraThe Taraka mantra. For dharma and steadfastness.
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Krishna MantraFor love, joy and release from sorrow.
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Purusha Suktam MantraThe Vedic hymn to the cosmic person.
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Narayana Suktam MantraThe Vedic hymn to Narayana.
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Lakshmi Narayana MantraThe couple together. For household prosperity.
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Dhanvantari MantraFor health and recovery from illness.
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Muruganमुरुगन्6 mantras

Skanda, Subrahmanya, Kartikeya — one deity across regions, with distinct mantras.

Subrahmanya MantraMost chantedThe principal mantra. For courage and Mangal affliction.
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Shanmukha MantraThe six-faced form. Chanted on Shashti.
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Skanda Gayatri MantraThe Gayatri form addressed to Skanda.
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Kanda Sashti Kavacham MantraThe protective armour. Recited during Skanda Sashti.
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Valli Devasena Sametha MantraWith his consorts. For marriage.
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Bala Murugan MantraThe child form. For children's health.
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Hanumanहनुमान्6 mantras

For strength, protection and the removal of fear. Chanted on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

Hanuman MantraMost chantedThe principal mantra. For courage and protection.
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Panchamukhi Hanuman MantraThe five-faced form, for protection from five directions.
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Hanuman Gayatri MantraThe Gayatri form.
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Hanuman Chalisa MantraMost chantedThe forty verses. The most recited devotional text in India.
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Bajrang Baan MantraFor urgent protection.
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Veera Hanuman MantraThe warrior form. For victory over opposition.
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Universalसर्व5 mantras

Not addressed to one deity — recited by anyone, at any time.

The Gayatri MantraInitiationThe most revered verse in the Vedic corpus.
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Guru MantraRecited before study and on Guru Purnima.
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Shanti MantraThe peace invocation that closes any recitation.
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Mrityunjaya Trayambakam MantraThe three-eyed verse, for longevity.
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Sarva Mangala MantraFor general auspiciousness.
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