Hindu Gods – All About Shlokas

Lord Narasimha

Lord Narasimha is often depicted with 3 eyes and is referred to as the God of Destruction in Vaishnavism i.e the one who destroys the entire Universe during MAHAPRALAYA (at the time of great dissolution).

He is known as KALA (Time) or MAHAKALA (Great Time) or PARAKALA (Beyond Time) in his epithets.

Shloka:

Mata narasimha, pita narasimha
Bratha narasimha, sakha narasimha
Vidyaa narasimha, dravinam narasimha
Swami narasimha, sakalam narasimha
Itho narasimha, paratho narasimha
Yatho yatho yahi, tatho narasimha
Narasimha devaath paro na kaschit
Tasmaan narasimha sharanam prapadye

Meaning:

Mother and father is Narasimha
Brother and friend is Narasimha
Knowledge and wealth is Narasimha
My Lord and my Everything is Narasimha.
Narasimha in this world, Narasimha in the other
Wherever I go, there is Narasimha
Narasimha is the only Lord,there is none other
So, I seek refuge in you, Narasimha

Why Pray to Lord Narasimha?

• Offerring prayers to The Lord can bestow one with a variety of benefits like mitigating sins and curing diseases.
• Regular chanting of The Narasimha Prapatti helps inwarding off negative influences of the 9 planets and also evil forces and fulillment of honest desires in respect of longevity, wealth, success and leading towards liberation.

Lord Guruvayurappan

Lord Guruvayurappan is a form of Lord Vishnu who is worshipped as Lord Krishna in his child form also called Guruvayur Unnikannan in Kerala, India.
This deity represents the PURNA RUPA (full manifestation)revealed by Baby Krishna to his parents Devaki and Vasudeva immediately after his advent in Kamsa’s jail.

Shloka:

Asmin Paratman Nanu Padmakalpe
Tva Ittha Utthapita Padmayoni
Anantabhūma Mama Rogaraśi
Nirundhi Vatalayavasa Visno

Meaning: O! Visnu, the Supreme Being manifested in the temple of Guruvayoor (a place in Kerala, India) for blessing Your devotees. In this age of padmakalpa (also known as Śvetavaraha Kalpa; Kalpa is in reference to the time of Brahma consisting of an innumerable number of human years), You created lotus born Brahma (originated from the navel of Visnu). You are of incomprehensible greatness. Please do something to get me rid of my ailments.

Why Pray to Lord Guruvayurappan?

This Shloka is called “The Miracle Mantra” for curing illness -both at the physical and mental level.

Goddess Namagiri

Goddess Namagiri is a form of Hindu Goddess Lakshmi worshipped in Namagiri, a city also called Namakkal in modern Tamilnadu, India.

In Hindu Theology, she is the consort of Lord MahaVishnu.

Shloka:

Sri Vidya Mantra Ratna Prakatitha Vibhavaa
Sri Subalaapoorna Kaama Sarveshaprathidhaa
Sakala suranuthaa Sarvasaamraajyathaathri
Lakshmi Sri Veda Garba Vidhurathu Madhiyaa Viswa kalyana bhooma
Vishwa Kshemaatham Yoga//Vimala Gunavathi Vishnu Vakshathalasya

Meaning: Salutations to the goddess who is blessed as one who proclaims the gem like Sri Vidhya Manthra,Who fulfils the desire of power, Who is considered as all the Gods,Who is praised by all devas, who is the queen of all empires,Who is Lakshmi , Who has within her all Vedas, who is learned and intelligent, Who wishes for the good of the universe, Who is the pure one who wishes for welfare of the world,Who is on the chest of Lord Vishnu.

Why Pray to Lord Guruvayurappan?

The Mathematical Genius Dr.Srinivasa Ramanujam Iyengar belonged to this place – Namakkal and considered that his knowledge of Mathematics was due to The Grace of this Goddess. Regular chanting of this mantra is believed to ward off “Math Fear” in Children.

This Shloka is called The Math Miracle Mantra.

Lord Panchamuki Hanuman

This Panchamukhi form of Hanuman has 5 faces – Hayagriva, Narasimha, Garuda, Varaha and Hanuman himself.

Every face of Panchamukhi Hanuman has a beautiful significance —-

• Lord Hanuman or Lord Aanjaneya faces THE EAST and grants ISHTA SIDDHI to HUMANITY (Purity and Success)
• Lord UgraVeera Narasimha faces THE SOUTH and grants ABHISTA SIDDHI to HUMANITY (Victory)
• Mahaveera Garuda faces THE WEST and grants SAKALA SOWBHAGYA to HUMANITY (Overall Success)
• Lord Varaha faces THE NORTH and grants DHANA PRAPTI to HUMANITY (Wealth and Prosperity) and
•  Lord Hayagriva faces THE SKY and grants SARVA VIDYA JAYA PRAPTI to HUMANITY (Knowledge)

Shloka: The five forms namely Hanuman, Narasimha, Garuda, Varaha, and Hayagriva can also be invoked individually by chanting specific Gayatri mantras.

Hanuman Gayatri :

Shree aanjaneyaya vidmahe
Mahabalaaya dhimahi
Tanno Kapi prachodayat

Narasimha Gayatri :

Vajranakhaaya vidmahe
Tikshanadamshtraya dhimahi
Tanno Narasimha prachodayat

Garuda Gayatri :

Tatpurushaaya vidmahe
Suvarna pakshaya dhimahi
Tanno Garudah prachodayat

Varaha Gayatri :

Om dhanurdharaya vidmahe
Vakradamshyara dhimahi
Tanno Varaha: prachodayat

Hayagriva Gayatri :

Om vaagishwaraaya vidmahe
Hayagrivaaya dhimahi
Tanno hayagriva prachodayaat

Why Pray to Lord Panchamukhi Hanuman?

Regular chanting of The Panchamukhi Hanuman mantras protects devotees from enemies, negative forces or energies, eliminates illnesses, diseases and ill effects of Planets like Saturn(Shani) and Mars (Mangal).

Lord Nataraja

Lord Nataraja is a depiction of The Hindu God Shiva as the divine cosmic dancer. His dance is called TANDAVAM.

Shloka:
Aangikam Bhuvanam Yasya// Vachikam Sarva Vaanmayam//
Ahaaryam Chandra Taaradi// Tam Vande Sattwikam Shivam//

Meaning: We bow to the Lord Shiva, Whose body is the whole Universe,
Whose speech is the entire language and whose ornaments are the moon and the stars…

Why Pray to Lord Nataraja?
Regular chanting of this mantra helps stimulate one’s creative instincts thereby granting divine grace and blessings of Lord Shiva.

Lord Hayagriva

Lord Hayagriva is a lesser known incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He is the Horse Faced – Human Form of Lord Vishnu and the Giver of Knowledge/Education or Wisdom.The reason for donning and being reborn in this avatar was to save the Vedas from the Demons. The Horse Head in the incarnation signifies higher learning and wisdom.

Shloka:
Jnananandamayam devam nirmala sphatikakrutim//
Aadharam sarvavidyaanaam Hayagreevamupasmahe//

Meaning: I worship Lord Hayagreeva, who is the very form of knowledge, pure as a crystal, and who is the support of all knowledge.

Why Pray to Lord Hayagriva?

• Regular Chanting of The Hayagriva Mantra helps one attain true knowledge.
• Concentration, fluency in speech and good memory power are qualities one develops on regular chanting of this mantra.

Goddess Sharadambika

The Goddess who imparts the essence of knowledge is Goddess Sharadambika. Goddess Sharadambika also called as Saraswathi is The Manifestation of Supreme Truth. It is believed that Goddess Sharadambika is the incarnation of Goddess Sarawathi who came to earth as Ubhaya Bharathi.

Shloka:
Namaste Shaarade Devii Kaashmiira-Pura-Vaasini//
Tvaam-Aham Praarthaye Nityam Vidyaa-Daanam Ca Dehi Me //

Meaning:
Salutations to Devi Sharada, Who abide in the abode of Kashmira, To You, O Devi, I always pray (for knowledge), please bestow on me the gift of that Knowledge (which illumines everything from within).

Why Pray to Goddess Sharadambika?
Goddess Sharadambika is Knowledge. So praying to her helps remove ignorance and brings about illumination of truth.

Lord Krishna

• Lord Krishna is the 8th Avatar of Lord Vishnu.
• Lord Krishna is the 8th Child of Devaki and Vasudeva.
• Lord Krishna was born on the 8th day of Krishna Paksha –Astami and therefore his birthday is celebrated as Krishnaastami /Janmaastami or Gokulaastami.
• During his life as a mortal he is believed to have married 8 wives also called ASTABHARYA (Asta = 8) and (Bharya = Spouse).
• Lord Krishna is believed to have lived on Earth for 125 years i.e 1+2+5 sums to Number 8.

Shloka:
Vasudeva Sutam Devam// Kansa Chaanuuramardanam//
Devakii Paramaanandam// Krishhnam Vande Jagad Gurum//

Meaning: Krishna is the Supreme Lord, Son of Devaki (Sister of Kansa) and Vasudeva. He is the slayer of Kansa and Chanur. I bow to such great lord and may god bless me with his grace always.

Why Pray to Lord Krishna?

• Regular chanting of the above mantra helps build personal relationship with the Divine and brings about positive energy.
• It also helps control and discipline the mind and heals us internally.

Goddess Tulasi

Often referred to as “The Queen of Herbs” Tulasi is native to India and is called The Holy Basil. Goddess Tulasi is revered by Hindus all over and is considered to be the manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi herself.

Shloka:
Jagad-Dhaatri Namas-Tubhyam Vissnnosh-Ca Priya-Vallabhe //
Yato Brahmaa-[Aa]dayo Devaah Srsstti-Sthity-Anta-Kaarinnah //

Meaning: (Salutations to Devi Tulasi) I bow down to You, O Jagaddhatri (the bearer of the World); You are the most beloved of Sri Vishnu, Because of Your power, O Devi, the Devas beginning with Brahma are able to Create, Maintain and bring an End to the World.

Why Pray to Goddess Tulasi?

• Watering of The Tulasi Plant and Chanting of the above mantra can bring about blessings of Lord Vishnu and Goddess Lakshmi thereby improving wealth and reducing financial problems.
• Regular Chanting of this shloka helps to bring about peace at home and harmony among family members.
• Tulasi as a plant is believed to have a lot of medicinal properties and therefore chanting of this mantra can help heal respiratory diseases, improve immunity and reduce stress.

Lord Rama

Lord Rama is very important to Vaishnavism and is the Central Figure of the Ancient Hindu Epic – Ramayana. He was born on the 9th day of the lunar month – Chaitra, a day celebrated as Rama Navami. This day also coincides with one of the Four Navaratris on The Hindu Calendar in the spring season namely Vasantha Navaratri.

Shloka:
Lokaabhi-Raamam Ranna-Rangga-Dhiiram//
Raajiiva-Netram Raghu-Vamsha-Naatham //
Kaarunnya-Rupam Karunnaa-Karantam//
Shriiraamacamdram Sharannam Prapadye //

Meaning: Sri Rama Who is Pleasing to the People, Who is Calm and Composed in the Battle Field, Whose Eyes are like Blue Lotuses, and who is the Lord of the Raghu Dynasty, who is the embodiment of Compassion and Showers His Compassion to All, I take Refuge in the Lotus Feet of Sri Ramachandra.

Why Pray to Lord Rama?

It is believed that regular chanting of Lord Rama Mantras is a big uniting factor that leads to harmony, peace and promotes co-operation among family members, friends and people in society at large.

Goddess Lakshmi

Being The Goddess of Wealth and Fortune, Goddess Lakshmi is often shown with Lord Vishnu. She is known to play a key role as a mediator between her husband Lord Vishnu and his worldly devotees. It is a strong belief that when asking Lord Vishnu for a wish or grace, devotees often approach him through the intermediary presence of Goddess Lakshmi. She signifies spiritual fulfilment.

Shlokas:
Trilokya Poojithe Dhevee Kamala Vishnu vallabhe//
Yaya Thawam Achalaa Krishne Thathaa-bhava Mayee Sthiraa//
Kamala Chanchala Lakshmi Chalaa Bhoothir Hari Priya//
Padma Padmalayaa Samyak Uchai Shri Padma-dharini//
Dwada-saithani Naamani Lakshmi Sampoojya Ya Padeth//
Sthiraa Lakshmir Bhaved Thasya Puthra-dhara Abhi-saha//
Ithi Shri Dakshina Lakshmi Stotram Sampoornam//

Meaning : ‘Oh Goddess you are the one who is worshiped in all the three worlds, Oh Kamala, Oh Consort of Lord Vishnu, Oh Consort of Krishna, If only you are stable, And abide by me forever. Oh Kamala, Oh unstable one, Oh Lakshmi, Oh Goddess who moves everything, Oh Goddess of prosperity, Oh Darling of Hari, Oh Padma, Oh goddess who lives in lotus, Oh Goddess who is pleasant, Oh Goddess who is exalted, Oh Goddess of wealth, Oh Goddess who holds a lotus. If these twelve names of Lakshmi are read and worshipped, Lakshmi would be stable and he (who chants) would be with wife and son. Thus ends the Dakshina Lakshmi Stotram.’

Why Pray to Goddess Lakshmi?
The Lakshmi Mantra is a prayer not only to gain financial prosperity but also to give us the intelligence to enlighten our minds with understanding. Furthermore it is said that Goddess Lakshmi resides in places of hard work, virtue and bravery, but leaves whenever these qualities are not apparent any more.

Goddess Annapoorni

Worship and offering of food are highly praised in Hinduism and therefore The Goddess Annapoorni is regarded as a popular deity.

Goddess Annapoorni is the manifestation of Goddess Parvati , the consort of Lord Shiva. The Festival – Akshaya Tritiya is considered the birthdate of The Goddess Annapoorni and the day is believed to be very auspicious for buying gold jewellery.

Shlokas:
Nitya-[A]ananda-Karii Vara-Abhaya-Karii Saundarya-Ratna-[A]akarii//
Nirdhuuta-Akhila-Ghora-Paavana-Karii Pratyakssa-Maaheshvarii //
Praaleya-Acala-Vamsha-Paavana-Karii Kaashii-Pura-Adhiishvarii//
Bhikssaam Dehi Krpa-Avalambana-Karii Maata-Annapuurnne[a-Ii]shvarii //

Meaning: (Salutations to Mother Annapoorna) Who always give Joy to Her Devotees, along with Boons and assurance of Fearlessness (under Her Motherly care); Who is a repository of great Beauty and makes their minds beautiful by the touch of the Gem of Her (inner) Beauty, Who Purifies all the Poisons and Sufferings of their minds (by the touch of Her Compassion and Bliss), and Who is the Great Goddess manifested visibly in Kashi, Who Sanctified the Lineage of the King of the Mountain of Himalayas (by taking birth as Devi Parvati); Who is the Ruling Mother of the city of Kasi, O Mother Annapoorneswari, Please grant us the Alms of Your Grace; Your Grace which Support all the Worlds.

Why Pray to Goddess Annapoorni?

Praying to Goddess Annapoorni brings about removal of conditions that create scarcity thereby receiving all forms of material nourishment.

Lord Ranganatha Swamy

The deity is a resting form of Lord Vishnu, recumbent on the great form of the Serpent God- ADISHESHA, one of the foremost of Hindu Gods. His consort is  Goddess Lakshmi also known as Ranganaayaki.

Shloka:
Aananda-Ruupe Nija-Bodha-Ruupe //
Brahma-Svaruupe Shruti-Muurti-Ruupe //
Shashaangka-Ruupe Ramanniiya-Ruupe //
Shriirangga-Ruupe Ramataam Mano Me //

Meaning: (My Mind delights in the Divine Form of Sri Ranganatha) That Form (resting on the Adisesha) absorbed in Bliss (Ananda Rupe), and immersed in His Own Self (Nija Bodha Rupe); That Form embodying the essence of Brahman (Brahma Svarupe) and the essence of all the Shrutis (Vedas) (Shruti Murti Rupe), That Form Cool like the Moon (Shashanka Rupe) and having Exquisite Beauty (Ramaniya Rupe); My Mind delights in the Divine Form of Sri Ranga (Sri Ranganatha) (That Form fills my being with Bliss).

Why Pray to Lord Ranganatha?
Offering prayers to Lord Ranganatha saves devotees from the wicked ways of Kali Yuga.

Goddess Meenakshi

Goddess Meenakshi finds mention as The Princess or The Queen of Ancient Pandiya Kingdom who elevates her to Godhead.

The Goddess Meenakshi is also extolled by Adi Shankara as “Shri Vidhya”. She is mainly worshipped in South India where she has a major temple devoted to her known as The Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai, Tamilnadu.

Shloka:
Gowreem kanchana padmini thadagruham Sri Sundaresa priyam//
Neebharanya suvarna kaduka parikreeda vilolam umam//
Srimad pandya kulachalagra vilasad rathna pradhi payidham//
Meenakshim, madhureswareem sukhatharam Sri Pandya baalam bhaje//

Meaning: Salutations to Meenakshi, who is goddess of Madhurai, Who has a bird in her hand, who is the daughter of pandya king, Who is Gowri, who has a temple near the golden lotus tank, Who is the darling of Lord Sundareswara,Who is the goddess Uma, who likes to play with the golden ball,In the forest of Kadamba trees, and who is the gem studded lamp lit on the top of the peak of Pandya clan.

Why Pray to Goddess Meenakshi?

Praying to Goddess Meenakshi provides with energy, vigor and beauty as she is known as the beautiful warrior Goddess.

Lord Narayana

Lord Narayana is called “Purushottama”and is considered The Supreme Being in Vaishnavism.
According to Vishnu Purana, Bhagavad Purana, Garuda Purana and The Padma Purana, Lord Narayana is Lord Vishnu himself who takes in different Avatars. The Bhagavad Gita calls Lord Narayana “The Guru of The Universe”. The Bhagavad Purana, The Purusha Sukta, The Narayana Sukta and The Narayana Upanishads from The Vedas say Lord Narayana is “The Ultimate Soul”.

Shloka:
Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam Padmanabham Suresham//
Vishvadharam Gaganasadrisham Meghavarnam Shubhangam//
Lakshmikantam Kamalanayanam Yogibhirdhyanagamyam//
Vande Vishnum Bhavabhayaharam Sarvalokaikanatham//

Meaning: I bow to Lord Vishnu who preserves and protects the universe, who is pacific, who lies on the divine serpent, from whose navel arises the Lotus with the power of creation, who is the Supreme Being, who holds the entire universe, who is all-pervading as the sky, who is dark like clouds and has a magnificent form. Lakshmi’s lord, one with lotus eye, who is perceived through meditation by the Yogis, I salute you, Lord Vishnu, who removes the fear of worldly existence and who is the Lord of all worlds.

Why Pray to Lord Narayana?
This mantra helps in eliminating fear and drawing peace, prosperity and happiness in one’s life. Chanting this mantra regularly brings stability to life and eradicates negative energies.

Lord Narayana

Lord Vishnu in this Avatar is often identified as “TRIVIKRAMA” – The God of 3 Strides with which he measured out 3 worlds – Earth, Heaven and The Space between them. The very purpose of this Avatar was to protect The Devas who were rendered homeless ever since MahaBali having consolidated his powers is reinging supreme over the 3 worlds.

In this Avatar – Lord Vishnu was in the FORM of A HUMAN.

Shloka:

Yagnesha yagna-puruShachyutha theerThapaadha
TheerThashravah shravaNa manGgala-naamaDhaeya
Aapanna-loaka-vijinoa-pasha-moadha-ya(A)dhya
ShaM nah kruDheesha bhagavannisa dheena-naaThah

Meaning: Lord Sri Vamana, You are the core of the Yagnas. You are the presiding Deity of Yagnas as Sri Achyutha. Your feet were adorned with holy water. You are in the auspicious form of holy waters. Your name is auspicious to hear. You are intent on diminishing the sins of those who surrender to You. You are the primary God who protects the depressed and the down-trodden people.

Why Pray to Lord Vamana?

Anyone who fears danger on the Earth can pray to Lord Vamanadeva for protection. This is said in the Srimad Bhagavatam: “sthaleshu mayavatu-vamano vyat – “May Lord Vamanadeva protect me on this land.”

GODDESS BALA TRIPURASUNDARI

Bala TripuraSundari means the supremely beautiful child Goddess of 3 Worlds. Tripura indicates 3 worlds – Heaven , Earth and The World Below Earth.

Shloka:

Sri Kali, bagaalaamukhi  cha lalithaa  dhoomravathi BHairavi//
Mathangi BHuvaneswari cha Kamala Sri Vajra vairochini//
THaraa poorva maha padhena kadhithaa vidhyaa swayam shambunaa //
Leela roopa mayi  chadesa dasadhaa Balaa thu maam pathu saa//

Meaning: Like Lord Shiva  who from early  days used to assume the form he likes,The Goddess assumed the ten forms of Balamukhi ,Lalitha, Dhoomravathi, Bhairavi ,Matangi, Bhuvameswari, Kamala, Vajra Vairochini and Tharaa, let that Bala having ten forms protect me always.

Why Pray to Goddess Bala Tripurasundari?

All the misfortunes seek an end, and all the abundance comes to your life. The Goddess protects her devotees against all the evil intentions of others and only lets them see the positive aspects and success in life. By worshipping the Goddess, one gets the fruit of all their effort.

Goddess Chottanikkara Bhagavathi

Goddess Chottanikkara Bhagavathi is a form of Goddess Mahalakshmi. She is believed to be residing in Chottanikkara along with her husband Lord Maha Vishnu.

Shloka:

Amme Narayana – Devi Narayana
Lakshmi Narayana – Bhadre Narayana

Meaning: The above mantra addresses the The Universal Energy (Both Male and Female) as Amme Narayana,The Source of Knowledge and Wisdom as Devi Narayana, The Source of Wealth, Good Health and Happiness as Lakshmi Narayana andThe Protector from all kinds of mental and physical diseases as Bhadre Narayana..

Why Pray to Goddess Chottanikkara Bhagavathi?

Goddess Bhagavathi is a divine healer who can cure devotees of incurable diseases and mental illnesses and also free them from possession of evil spirits.

Goddess Gayatri Devi

Goddess Gayatri Devi is the manifestation of Goddess Saraswati and the wife of Lord Brahma. She is regarded as “Veda Matha – The Mother of The Vedas”. She is the embodiment of Goddess Lakshmi, Goddess Parvati and Goddess Saraswathi. Goddess Gayatri Devi is the Universal Divine Mother. She is The Mother of The Sacred Vedas and remains the divine energy that animates all things.

Shloka:

Om bhur bhuvaha svaha// Tat savitur varenyam//
Bhargo devasya dhimahi// Dhiyo yonah prachodayat//

Meaning: “O Divine mother, our hearts are filled with darkness. Please make this darkness distant from us and promote illumination within us.”

Why Pray to Goddess Gayatri Devi?

This mantra, when chanted in absolute peace and consciousness opens the door of spiritual awakening. You feel merged with the Omnipresent Lord, who guides your path towards righteous living.

Lord Vishwaksena

Lord Vishwaksena also known as SENAI MUDALVAR or SENADHIPATHI (Army Chief) is the Commander in Chief of The Hindu God Vishnu and The Gate Keeper of Vishnu’s Abode VAIKUNTA.

The KURMA PURANA describes Vishwaksena as born out of a portion of Lord Vishnu carrying a Conch (Shankha), Sudarshana Chakra (Discus), Gada (Mace) and wearing clothes like his MASTER.

Shloka:

Yasya Dvirada VaktradaH ParishadyaH Parassatam
Vighnam Nighnanti Satatam Vishvaksenam Tamashraye

Meaning: I seek shelter of Lord Vishwaksena, the elephant faced God who possesses two tusks and who always removes another hundred obstacles

Why Pray to Lord Vishwaksena ?

Any ritual/function begins with the worship of Lord Vishwaksena. As the commander in chief of Lord Vishnu’s Army he is believed to protect the ritual/function from obstacles and evil. The role is similar to that of Lord Ganesha who generally is the first worshipped God in Hinduism especially Shaiva Traditions.

Lord Brahma

Lord Brahma is referred to as “Swayambu” (Self Born) and is associated with Creation, Knowledge and Vedas. He is prominently mentioned in Creation Legends though there are many varying versions. In some Puranas, he created himself in a golden egg known as “Hiranyagarbha”.

Lord Brahma is frequently identified with The Vedic God – “Prajapati”.

Shloka:

Om Chathur Mukhaya Vidhmahe//
Hamasaroodaya Dheemahe//
Thanno Brahma Prachodayat//

Meaning: Om, Let me meditate on the God with four faces,The One who rides on the Swan, give me higher intellect and let Lord Brahma illuminate my mind.

Why Pray to Lord Brahma ?

This Brahma Mantra Sadhana is mainly performed to get perfect health, a charming personality, abundance, longevity and to remove all kinds of inner and outer conflicts.

Goddess Padmavathi

Goddess Padmavathi is a major deity in Hinduism and is worshipped as an aspect of Goddess Lakshmi and her second aspect – Bhumi. She is often associated with the Lotus Flower (Padma in Sanskrit) – Symbolizing Purity and Divine Beauty.

Shloka:

viṣṇupatni jaganmātaḥ viṣṇuvakṣasthalasthitē
padmāsanē padmahastē padmāvati namō:’stu tē

Why Pray to Goddess Padmavathi ?

It is also believed that Goddess Lakshmi is omnipresent and the bestower of moksha or salvation. She is the lotus of the divine, the goddess of fortune, and the source of wealth, grain, and children.

Loard Shiva

Lord Shiva – The God of Destruction is the most important God in The Hindu Pantheon alongside Lord Brahma (The Creator) and Lord Vishnu (The Preserver) `and is considered to be A Member of The Holy Trinity (Trimurthi) of Hinduism.

Lord Shiva is the most important God of The Shaivism Sect and The Protector of The Sacred Texts – The Vedas.

Shloka:

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam
Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Mamritat

Meaning: We worship the Three-eyed Lord who is fragrant and who nourishes and nurtures all beings. As is the ripened cucumber is freed from its bondage, may He liberate us from death for the sake of immortality.

Why Pray to Lord Shiva ?

This mantra is addressed to Lord Shiva for warding off untimely death.

Guru Raghavendra Swamy

Lord Raghavendra is considered by his devotees to be a reincarnation of Prahlada, the devotee who was saved by Lord Vishnu in his avatar as Lord Narasimha (The Half Lion – Half Man God).

Shloka:

Pujyaya Raghavendraya Sathya Dharma Rathayacha //
Bajatham Kalpa Vrukshaya Namatham Kamadehnave//

Meaning: I worship the esteemed Raghavendra who is the protector of Satya and Dharma. I salute the esteemed Raghavendra who is like a kalpavriksha. I bow to Sree Raghavendra who is also like our Kamadhenu.

Why Pray to Sri Guru Raghavendra Swami ?

Praying to Lord Raghavendra brings about victory over enemies, protection and improves financial condition.

Lord Vithoba

Lord Vithoba also called Vitthala and Panduranga is a Hindu God mostly followed in the states of Maharastra and Karnataka. Lord Vithoba is a form of Lord Vishnu, precisely Lord Krishna. The other names of Lord Vithoba are Hari, Narayana and Pandarinatha.

Shloka:

Bolaava Vitthala Pahaava Vitthala
Karaava Vitthala Jeeva Bhaava
Vitthala Vitthala Jai Hari Vitthala

Meaning: Let your speech and sight be Vitthala, Let your actions be Vitthala, May He Reflect in Every Ounce of Your Being.

Why Pray to LORD VITHOBA ?

Regular chanting of this mantra strengthens the mind, purifies thoughts and enhances devotion.