Stotras

A well-loved Ganesha prayer: curved-trunk, great-bodied Lord of ten million suns' radiance, make all my undertakings free of obstacles, always.

The Shiva Tandava Stotram: 15 Sanskrit verses on Shiva's cosmic dance, traditionally attributed to Ravana and chanted at Pradosha.

A one-verse hymn naming the eight Ganesha shrines of Maharashtra, from Moreshwar at Morgaon to Ganapati at Ranjangaon, for lasting well-being.

A Hanuman stotra in the bhujangaprayata meter, praising Anjaneya as the eternal protector who delights in singing Rama's name.

The Aghanashaka Gayatri Stotram from the Devi Bhagavata Purana praises Gayatri as Sandhya, the mother who removes sins and pervades the worlds.

Shiva tells Parvati of the Omkara kshetra on the Narmada, its sacred pool and guardian ganas, and how they humbled Indra, who took refuge at the linga.

The Ashtavinayaka Stotram as it opens the Marathi Mahatmya edition, naming the eight Ganesha shrines of Maharashtra.

Verses 1 to 20 of Vedanta Desika's Achyutashatakam, praising Achyuta of Tiruvahindrapuram as ever true to those who surrender to him.

A garland hymn to Akhilandeshvari in 52 verses, each starting with the next letter of the Sanskrit alphabet and ending in a bow to the Goddess.

The Atimanusha Stava, a hymn of 61 verses wondering at the Lord's superhuman deeds in human forms such as Rama and Krishna, ending in humble surrender.

A six-verse Sanskrit dandaka by Bhaskara Kavi praising the Goddess Akhilandanayika for her beauty, power and grace, and asking for her protection.

A hymn of 108 names praising Ucchishta Ganapati, the Tantric form of Ganesha, by the ascetic Ramanandendra Sarasvati Svamigal.

The opening of a Tantric manual for worshipping Ucchishta Ganapati: the preparatory rites, atonement and the panchagavya purification verse.

The opening of the Ucchishta Ganapati Panchanga: its table of contents and the nine-syllable mantra of Ucchishta Ganapati.

A 31-verse solar hymn from the Valmiki Ramayana's Yuddha Kanda, in which Sage Agastya teaches Rama to praise Surya before the battle with Ravana.

Eight verses and two closing verses to Akhilandeshvari of Jambukeshwaram, each ending in a bow to her lotus feet, with a Friday promise of blessings.

This is a devotional hymn consisting of 108 names of Avalokiteshvara, the bodhisattva of compassion. Reciting these names is believed to bring blessings, protection, and spiritual advancement.

Eight verses to Shiva, traditionally credited to Sage Vasishtha, asking him to burn away poverty and sorrow; verse 9 lists the benefits.

A twelve-verse hymn to Dhanvantari, the divine physician, asking Hari to protect the afflicted from disease and distress.

Tulsidas's 44 stanzas praising Hanuman's strength and heroic deeds, with a heartfelt plea for relief from the pain in his arm.

Twelve verses and a Hanuman Gayatri praising Hanuman's strength, music, wisdom and devotion to Rama, offered to a guru by a woman devotee named Pushpa.

The Kanakadhara Stotram, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, praises Mahalakshmi; tradition says it brought golden amla fruits to a poor woman.

A celebrated Sanskrit hymn to Goddess Durga as Mahishasuramardini, slayer of the buffalo demon; 21 verses from a 30-verse poem.

A nine-verse hymn asking each of the nine planets of Hindu astrology to remove the hardship caused by an unfavorable placement.

A hymn to Mahaganapati for release from debt, with a promise of relief after six months of recitation at the three twilights.

A twelve-verse hymn to Mangala (Mars) from the Skanda Purana, asking release from debt, poverty and Mars-linked troubles.

An eight-verse prayer credited to the Narada Purana that lists Ganesha's twelve names, chanted daily to ease distress and bring success.

The Annapurna Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 names of Goddess Annapurna, giver of food and nourishment and consort of Shiva, from the Shiva Rahasya tradition.

The 108 names of Dharmashasta, the Great Shasta worshipped as Ayyappa, each offered with Om and namah, from Mahashasta to Bhaktavatsala.

The 108 names of Goddess Durga from the Vishvasara Tantra, beginning 'Om Satyai Namah' and recalling her victories over Mahishasura and Shumbha.

The Ganesha Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 names of Ganesha, each with Om and namah, for worshipping the Remover of Obstacles and Lord of Beginnings.

Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 names of Rama's tireless servant, chanted on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Hanuman Jayanti for courage and protection.

The Krishna Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 names of Lord Krishna, from his Gokula childhood to the Gita, chanted on Janmashtami and in daily Vaishnava worship.

The Lakshmi Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 names of Goddess Lakshmi, chanted on Fridays, at Varalakshmi Vratam and on Diwali for prosperity and grace.

The 108 names of Lord Narasimha, the man-lion form of Vishnu, each offered with 'Om' and 'namah' for protection, courage and grace.

The 108 names of Lord Rama, each offered with Om and namah, recalling his deeds in the Ramayana and his nature as the Supreme.

A 38-verse protective hymn by Budha Kaushika that places the whole body in Rama's care and ends by equating Rama's name with a thousand names.

A litany of 108 names of Goddess Saraswati, giver of speech, learning and music, chanted on Vasant Panchami and by students and scholars.

The 108 names of Shani, the slow-moving son of Surya, with the Saturn seed mantra and a note on how devotees seek his grace.

The Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali: 108 names of Lord Shiva, chanted with bilva leaves and water at Rudrabhisheka, on Mondays, Pradosha and Maha Shivaratri.

A litany of 108 names of Lord Subrahmanya (Skanda, Murugan), each preceded by Om and followed by namah, chanted for blessings and devotion.

The 108 names of Surya, the Sun god, with the Sun seed mantra and two meditation verses, each name offered with Om and namah.

The 108 names of Goddess Lalita (Tripurasundari) in the Sri Vidya tradition, with a meditation verse and a closing offering.

The 108 names of Lord Venkatesha of Tirumala, naming his hills, waters, forms and boons, each offered with 'Om' and 'namah'.

A litany of 108 names of Lord Vishnu, the Supreme Preserver, chanted on Ekadashi, on Thursdays and in morning prayers with tulasi leaves.

A 33-verse Sanskrit hymn to Lord Murugan in the Bhujanga meter, attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, asking his help in every difficulty and at death.

This is a collection of thirty devotional songs in which young cowherd girls call one another to wake up, go bathe in the river, and sing praises to Lord Krishna during the month of Margazhi, seeking his favor and protection.