Sri Rudram Laghunyasam

Krishna Yajurveda

The preparatory nyasa recited before Sri Rudram, invoking the presence of Lord Shiva in the body of the chanter.

Sri Rudram Namakam

Krishna Yajurveda

The first half of Sri Rudram, offering salutations to Lord Shiva in all his forms and in all of creation.

Sri Rudram Chamakam

Krishna Yajurveda

The second half of Sri Rudram, praying for the blessings and prosperity that sustain a righteous life.

Purusha Suktam

Rig Veda

Hymn to the Cosmic Being, describing the universe as the body of the Supreme Purusha.

Narayana Suktam

Krishna Yajurveda

Hymn to Lord Narayana as the indwelling reality of all beings.

Sri Suktam

Rig Veda

Hymn to Goddess Lakshmi, invoking prosperity, abundance and auspiciousness.

Bhu Suktam

Krishna Yajurveda

Hymn to Bhudevi, the Earth Goddess, honouring the earth that supports and nourishes all life.

Durga Suktam

Krishna Yajurveda

Hymn to Goddess Durga, seeking her protection and safe passage through difficulty.

Medha Suktam

Krishna Yajurveda

Hymn for medha - intelligence, memory and clarity of mind. Often chanted for students.

Nitya Sandhya Vandanam

Krishna Yajurveda

The daily sandhya ritual performed at dawn, noon and dusk, with the Gayatri at its heart.

Sarva Devata Gayatri Mantras

Gayatri mantras addressed to each of the principal deities.

Ganesha Chaturthi Pooja Vidhanam and Vrata Kalpam

The complete procedure for Ganesha Chaturthi puja at home, with the vrata kalpam.

Sri Satyanarayana Puja (Satyanarayana Swami Vratam)

The full order of worship for Satyanarayana Vratam, performed at the temple every month.

Sri Satyanarayana Swami Vratha Katha

The five chapters of the Satyanarayana story, read aloud during the vratam.

Hanuman Chalisa

Goswami Tulsidas

Forty verses in praise of Hanuman, among the most widely recited devotional hymns.

Lingashtakam

Adi Shankaracharya

Eight verses in praise of the Shiva Linga.

Dakshina Murthy Stotram

Adi Shankaracharya

Shankaracharya's hymn to Shiva as Dakshinamurthy, the silent teacher of Self-knowledge.

Ganesha Ashtottara Sata Namavali

The 108 names of Lord Ganesha, chanted with archana.

Shiva Ashtottara Sata Namavali

The 108 names of Lord Shiva, chanted with archana.

Sri Vishnu Ashtottara Sata Namavali

The 108 names of Lord Vishnu, chanted with archana.

Venkateswara Ashtottara Sata Namavali

The 108 names of Lord Venkateswara, chanted with archana.

Sree Maha Lakshmi Ashtottara Sata Namavali

The 108 names of Goddess Maha Lakshmi, chanted with archana.

Durga Ashtottara Sata Namavali

The 108 names of Goddess Durga, chanted with archana.

Saraswati Ashtottara Sata Namavali

The 108 names of Goddess Saraswati, chanted with archana.

Hanuman Ashtottara Sata Namavali

The 108 names of Lord Hanuman, chanted with archana.

Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali

The 108 names of Lord Subrahmanya, chanted with archana.