Karpur Gauram Stotram

A forty-verse hymn to Lord Shiva composed by the poet-saint Ayodhyadas, recounting his divine acts and recited for grace and relief from troubles.

Eight verses and a closing benefit verse praising Shiva as the Agastyesha Linga of Gunturipura, said to bring liberation to those who recite them.

This is a devotional hymn of eight verses that glorifies the offering of a single bilva leaf to Lord Shiva, describing its power to destroy sins accumulated over three births and to grant liberation.

Eight verses praising the Shiva Linga, each ending 'I bow to that eternal Linga,' plus a ninth verse naming the fruit of reciting it.

The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra, Rigveda 7.59.12, a Vedic verse to Tryambaka (Rudra) for healing, long life and freedom from the fear of death.

The Rudrashtakam: eight Sanskrit stanzas to Shiva and a ninth on its fruit, in Tulsidas's Ramcharitmanas (Uttara Kanda, after Doha 107).

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

Opening of the thousand names of Aghora, a gentle form of Shiva, framed as the Goddess's request and Bhairava's reply, with mantra and nyasa.

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.

This is a powerful Sanskrit hymn dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrating his fierce and graceful cosmic dance. It is traditionally recited to invoke his blessings, remove obstacles, and deepen devotion.