Kavach

Read sacred Kavach hymns — protective armour prayers invoking divine safeguarding — including Devi Kavach, Hanuman Kavach, and Bhairava Kavach — with original Sanskrit text, IAST transliteration, and meaning in 28 languages. Free PDF.

The Armor of the Goddess: The Chandi Kavacham

The Devi Kavacham, an armor hymn from the Devi Mahatmya calling on the Goddess's many forms to guard the body and mind; recited before the Saptashati.

60 verses

Aghorakavacham or Aghora Murti Kavacham

A protective armor prayer to Shiva in his Aghora form, shielding every limb and all ten directions, framed as a dialogue between Bhairava and the Goddess.

42 verses

Kandha Shasti Kavasam: The Armor of Skanda Shasti

A Tamil armor hymn to Murugan, attributed to Devaraya Swamigal, asking his vel to guard each part of the body; recited during Skanda Shasti.

61 verses

Narayana Kavacham

A 42-verse armor from Bhagavata Purana 6.8, taught by Vishvarupa to Indra, placing Vishnu's names, weapons and forms on the body and all directions.

43 verses