Sree Annapurna Astottara Shatanamavali

Sree Annapurna Astottara Shatanamavali
Om Anna-purnayai namah
Om Shivayai namah
Om Devyai namah
Om Bheemayai namah
Om Pushtyai namah
Om Sarsvatyai namah
Om Sarva-gynayai namah
Om Parvatyai namah
Om Durgayai namah
Om Sharvanyai namah
Om Shiva-valla-bhayai namah
Om Veda-vedyayai namah
Om Maha-vidyayai namah
Om Vidya-datyai namah
Om Visharadayai namah
Om Kumaryai namah
Om Tripurayai namah
Om Balayai namah
Om Lakshmyai namah
Om Bhaya-harinyai namah
Om Bhava-nyai namah
Om Vishnu-jananyai namah
Om Bramhadi-jananyai namah
Om Ganesha jananyai namah
Om Shakyai namah
Om Kumara-jananyai namah
Om Shubhayai namah
Om Bhoga-pradayai namah
Om Bhaga-vatyai namah
Om Bhakta-bheeshta-pradayeinyai namah
Om Bhava-roga-garayai namah
Om Bhavyayai namah
Om Shubrayai namah
Om Parama-mangalayai namah
Om Bhavanyai namah
Om Chamchalayai namah
Om Gaoryai namah
Om Charu-chandra-kala-dharayai namah
Om Vishalaksyai namah
Om Visha-matayai namah
Om Visha-vandyayai namah
Om Vilasinyai namah
Om Aaryayai namah
Om Kalyana-nilayayai namah
Om Rudranyai namah
Om Kamala-sanayai namah
Om Shubha-pradayai namah
Om Shubhayai namah
Om Anantayai namah
Om Matta-peena-payo-dharayai namah
Om Ambayai namah
Om Samhara-madhanyai namah
Om Mrudanyai namah
Om Sarva-mangalayai namah
Om Vishnu samgelitayai namah
Om Sidhayai namah
Om Bramhanyai namah
Om Sura-sevitayai namah
Om Para-manamda-dayai namah
Om Shantyai namah
Om Paramananda-rupinyai namah
Om Paramananda jananyai namah
Om Para-nanda pradayai namah
Om Paro-pakara niratayai namah
Om Paramayai namah
Om Bhakta-vatsalayai namah
Om Purna-chandra-bhava-danayai namah
Om Purna-chanda-nibhamshukayai namah
Om Shubha-lakshana sampannayai namah
Om Shubha-saobhagya-nilayayai namah
Om Shubha-dayai namah
Om Rati-priyayai namah
Om Chandikayai namah
Om Chanda-madanayai namah
Om Chanda-darpa-nivarinyai namah
Om Martanda-nayanayai namah
Om Sadvyai namah
Om Chandragni-nayanayai namah
Om Satyai namah
Om Pundareeka-harayai namah
Om Purnayai namah
Om Punya-dayai namah
Om Punya-rupinyai namah
Om Mayatee-tayai namah
Om Shreshta-mayayai namah
Om Shreshta-dharmatma-vanditayai namah
Om Asrushtyai namah
Om Samga-rahitayai namah
Om Srushti-hetu-kavardhinyai namah
Om Vrusharudayai namah
Om Shula-hastayai namah
Om Sdhiti samhara karinyai namah
Om Mandasmitayai namah
Om Skanda-matayai namah
Om Shudha-chittayai namah
Om Muni-stutayai namah
Om Maha-bhagavatyai namah
Om Dakshayai namah
Om Daksha-dhvara-vinashinyai namah
Om Sarvardha datyai namah
Om Savitryai namah
Om Sada-shiva-kutumbinyai namah
Om Nitya sundara sarvaga namah
Om Sachidananda lakshanayai namah
Om Sarva-devata sampujyayai namah
Om Shankara-priya-vallabhayai namah
Om Sarva-dharayai namah
Om Maha-sadhvyai namah
Om Sree anna-purnayai namah

Eti Sree Annapurna Astottara Shatanamavali Samaptam

Before starting the puja proper, it is essential to pray Lord Ganesha (God of obstacles)

Thus, with folded hands chant the following:
Karishyamaanasya karmanaha nirvigghnena

Parisamaaptyarttham

Aadhou mahaaganapati smaranam karishye.

(Similarly the grihadevata, i.e. the family Godhead, needs to be invoked as He/She is ever present bestowing protection to the family at all times.

Chant as follows:
Gruha devataam ddhyayaami Ddhyaanam samarpayaami
I respectfully contemplate our family Godhead.

Next puja for kuldev or kula deivam,kuldevatha,(family god)

Kula Deivams are considered as the ANCESTRAL FamilyGod ,our forefathers and relatives have been worshiping that god for ages. They belief of most of the Hindus that these family deities take care of our family .

Lalitha Sahasranamam
Lalitha Sahasranama is in the 36th chapter of Lalitopakyana in Brahmanda
Purana. It is presented in the form of instructions imparted to the sage Agasthya
by Hayagriva who is the horse headed incarnation of Lord Sri Maha Vishnu.
Hayagriva tells Agasthya the story of the incarnation of Lalitha Devi and describes
her sports. He then describes the city of Sripura, Her abode, the greatness of Her
Mantra, the panchadasakshari, the essential oneness of Sri Yantra, Sri Vidya,
Lalitambika and Sri Guru, and initiates Agastya into the Sahasranamas of Devi's
attendant deities. Though he described every thing so far, Hayagriva did not
mention any thing about Lalitha Sahasranama. On repeated questioning of the
anxious student, Agastya maharishi, Hayagriva first explains the reasons why
Lalitha Sahasranama is so divine and sacred, and why it can be imparted only to
the highly potent and exalted and that the reasons why it was not imparted in the
first place.

Lalitha Sahasra Naama is one of the principal texts of Sakta Cult the other two
being are Durga Sapta Sati and Soundarya Lahari. Generally, only two
Sahasranaamas ( thousand Divine names), i.e., Lalitha Sahasra Naama and Vishnu
Sahasra Naama are popular in India though all deities like Siva, Laksmi, Parvathi,
etc are having their own Sahasranaamas and corresponding rituals. When Vishnu
Sahasra Naama helps the devotee to attain spiritual well being and subsequent

Moksha(salvation) the Lalitha Sahasra Naama imparts saadhaka both spiritual and
material upliftment.
The Text of Lalitha Sahasra Naama consists 320 verses in three chapters. This text
was first recited and strung into a garland of mantras by Vasini and other
Vagdevathas on the command of Mother Goddess herself as remembered in the
Nyaasa. The metre is Anushtup and Devatha is Lalitha Parameshwari. The other
details in nyaasa are Vagbhava koota (the first of three kootas) as seed, the
Kaamarajakoota (the second) as Sakthi and the Sakthikoota (the third) as spike or
Keelakam. The purpose of the recitation is given in nyaasa is to accomplish the
grace of Goddess Lalitha and to procure the benefits accompanying.
There is Lalitha Thrisathi, which consists of three hundred sacred names of
Mother in Lalithopakhyaana. This mantra has a close relationship with seed
syllable, Panchadasi. Each set of verses start from each syllable of Panchadasi. It is
also as potent as Lalitha Sahasra Naama.
In spite of being, only a part of Brahmaanda Puraana, Lalitha Sahasra Naama
enjoys august status in Saktha tradition and has merited plenty glosses and
commentaries among which the following are well known:
1. Soubhaagya Bhaaskaram: An elaborate and much dependable commentary by
celebrated tantrik saadhaka, Bhasuranda Natha whose earlier name was Bhaskararaya-
makhin.
2. Vidyaaranya-Bhaashya: Vidyaranya Muni who was the disciple of
Anandaaranya
Poojyapaada who wrote commentary on Lalitha Sahasra Naama in nine chapters.
3. Vimarshaananda’s commentary consisting 200 verses in nine parts.
Vimarshananda is said to be the disciple of Vimalanda Natha
4. Saubhaagya Rathnaakaram: A commentary in 36 tharangas by Vidyaranya
Natha, a disciple of Sachidananda Natha.
5. A commentary of Bhattanarayana, disciple of Sivananda Natha in 2500 verses
All above authors are tantriks belonging to different margas and preserve esoteric
doctrines preserved by their own traditions, and they classify the thousand names
in different ways. The Soubhaagya Bhaaskaram is considered as the best of these
commentaries. The author, Bhaskara-raya or Bhasurananda, who was versatile
scholar and accomplished saadhaka lived between 1690 and 1785 A.D.He is also
well known for his other works like Sethu Bandha, Varivasya Rahasya, etc.

The thousand names are classified into 10 groups.

Following are the beginning of
each of ten centum:
1. Sri Maatha
2. Mani pooraantharuditha
3. Sadgathi prada
4. Hrimkaari
5. Vividhaakaara
6. Gudanna preetha maanasa
7. Daraondolitha deerkhaakshi
8. Desa kaala paricchinna
9. Pushta
10. Naadaroopini
It is also to be noted that no name is used for a second time with the same
meaning.
In this materialistic world, with an intention to create a mind devoted to mankind,
sincere love, unity and by thus to God and avoid hatred and animosity towards our
enemies, chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam, a Sanskrit namavali from the
ancient Brahmanda Purana, forms an integral part.
It is natural that, we mankind has to face many obstacles and set backs in our life.
However, it is our will to conquer them makes us successful in our endeavours.
We should have the Belief, Confidence and Determination to try for this. Some
cases these qualities are in-born. But for many these are developed. A useful and
beneficial method to develop this is by seeking solace in God by chanting prayers
knowing their meanings. It will give the most advantageous benefits if one chants
keerthans and namavalis with their meanings in mind. He/She will be able to
express more and get closer to God.

Blessings of Goddess Sree Lalithambika (otherwise called as
Durga, Kali, Lakshmi, Saraswati, Bhagavathi, etc, etc) list some of the benefits of
regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranamavali.
This is the most favoured form of prayer to Goddess Lalithambika and it is also
very secret and powerful than any other forms of Tantra or Mantra.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama is as beneficial as visiting religious
places, taking bath in a holy river, offering food, offering materials. It is an
indirect blessing to those who cannot do these kinds of offerings to God.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off the evil from
uncompleted pooja vidhis or rituals etc. It will also form a way

Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off the evil from
uncompleted pooja vidhis or rituals etc. It will also form a way of penance.

Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasranama will ward off premature death, will
provide a long and contended healthy life.

Fever can be cured by religiously ,chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasranamam by touching on a person’s forehead.

The number of times you chant the more benefit you are likely to get. The vibhuti used
for Sree Lalitha Sahasranama archana can be applied then on the forehead, which
will give much relief to fever and headache.
It is said that if one chants religiously Sree Lalitha Sahasra Namam keeping a glass
of water (or in a vessel) in front and then pours it over the head, all sorts of
troubles related to once planetary positions and from evil spirits will be warded
off.
It is said that if a person chants Sree Lalitha Sahasranama keeping in mind a
picture of Sree Lalitha Devi situated in the divine ocean which contains `Amrut’,
he will be cured from any kind of disease related to poison.
It is said that if a person consumes ghee, which is kept while chanting Sree Lalitha
Sahasra namam, he will be cured of impotency and will have children.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will ward off any kind of evil
deeds or rituals (black magic) aimed at the person who chants the namam. The
power derived from the chanting supersedes all other forms of prayers and the
person will no more require consulting astrologers or any sorts of occultists. He
will have tremendous self confidence in himself.
Through the regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam, the atmosphere will
be purified. Each nerve in our body will be invigorated and subtle energies will be
awakened in the person.
Sree Lalitha Devi will protect a person who regularly chants Sree Lalitha Sahasra
namam from accidents and from the attacks of enemy and will make him
victorious in all his good deeds.
Regular chanting of Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam will make a person blessed with
word power, fame, good will etc. Particular importance should be given to chant
Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam on Friday's and Thursday which is very auspicious for the blessing
of Devi.
Sree Lalitha Sahasra namam is the form of prayer that any one and every one can
chant at any time and every time. It does not matter if one could not complete it.
Because each of the namam in itself is powerful and will provide all sorts of
benefits. It depends on what you wish and how you go about it.
It is said that chanting the name of Lord Siva once is as good as chanting the name
of Mahavishnu a thousand times. And chanting the name of Devi once is as good

It is very beneficial if all members of the family unite and chants Sree Lalitha
Sahasra namam once in a day in the evening or whenever time permits. A family
that prays together stays together. It will bring about unity, peacefulness, clear
mind to perform and by thus prosperity.

It is also to be noted that by religiously chanting Sree Lalitha Sahasra namavali,
we are seeking the blessings of Sree Lalithambika, who is also called Kali, Durga,
Devi, Parasakthi, Bhagavathi etc, who in turns is the universal mother.
Each one of the namam by itself is a powerful weapon for many sorts of day-today
problems. The importance and benefits and related stories of each one of them
will be listed successively in our page as per the wish of Sree Lalithambika.

Lalitha Sahasranamam can be chanted in two different ways. One in Stotra form
and the other in mantra form. In Stotram form, all 1,000 namams are separated
into stotrams of a few namams each and recited in this way. In mantra form, each
namam is said individually, preceded by "Aum" and followed by "Namah". When
chanted in mantra form, the endings of each namam are generally changed to "e"
or "yai". Mantra form is commonly used to recite Lalitha Sahasranamam during
archana. Both ways, however, are equally.

LALITHA SAHASRANAMAM

LALITHA SAHASRANAMAM
Asyashrilalita sahasranama stotras mahamantrasya,
vashinyadi vagdevata
Rushayah anushtup chandaha shree lalita parameshari devata
shrimadvagbhava
Kutetibijam madhyakuteti shaktih shaktinyasam karanyasancha
kuryat mama
Shree lalita parameshari prasada sidhyardhe jape viniyogah
DHYANAM
Sinduraruna vigragam, trinayanam, manikyamaoli spharat
Taranayaka shekharam, smitamukhim, aapinavakshoruham
Panibhyam, alipurnaratna chashakam, raktotpalam bibhratim
Saomyam ratna ghatasdha raktacharanam
Dhyayetparamanbikam
Arunam karuna tarangitakshim
Dhruta pashankusha pushpa banachapam
Animadibhi ravrutam mayukhai
Rahamityeva vibhavaye, bhavanim
Dhyayetpadmasanasdham vikasita
Vadanam padmapatrayatakshim
Hemabham pitavastram karakalita
Lasadhemapadmam varangim
Sarvalankarayuktam satata mabhayadam
Bhaktanamram bhavanim
Shree vidyam shantamurtim sakala suranutam
Sarvasanpatpradatrim
Sakunkuma vilepana malikachunbi sasturikam
Samandahasi tekshenam sasharachapa pashankusham
Asheshajana mohini marunamalya bhushanbaram
Japakusuma bhasuram japavidhao smaredanbikam
Sree-mata shree maha-ragyni shreematsinha-saneshvaree
Chidagni kunda-sanbhuta deva-karya samudyata – 1
Udyadbanu saha-srabha chatur-bahu saman-vita
Raga-svarupa pashadya krodha-karanku-shojvala – 2
Mano-rupekshu kodanda pancha tanmatra sayaka
Nijaruna prabha-pura majabhramhanda mandala – 3
Chanpaka shoka punnaga saogandhika lasatkacha
Kuruvinda mani shrenee kanatkotira mandita – 4
Ashtami chandra vibhraja dalikasdhala shobhita
Mukha-chandra kalankabha mruga-nabhi visheshaka – 5
Vadanas-mara mangalya gruhatorana chillika
Vaktra-lakshmi pari-vaha chalan-minabha lochana – 6
Nava-chanpaka pushpabha nasa-danda virajita
Tarakanti tiraskari nasa-bharana bhasura – 7
Kadanba manjari klupta karna-pura mano-hara
Tatanka yugali-bhuta tapa-nodupa mandala – 8
Padma-raga shila-darsha pari-bhavi kapolabhuh
Nava-vidruma binbashree nyakkari radanachada – 9
Shudha vidyankurakara dvijapankti dvayojvala
Karpura-vitikamoda samakarsha digantara – 10
Nijasanlapa madhurya vinirbhastitakachapi
Mandasmita prabhapura majatkamesha manasa – 11
Anakalita sadrusya chubuka shree virajita
Kamesha bada mangalya sutra-shobhita kandhara – 12
Kanakangada keyura kamaniya bhujanvita
Ratnagrai-veya chintakalola mukta phalanvita – 13
Kameshvara prema-ratna mani prati-panastani
Nabhyalavala romali lata phala kuchadvaei – 14
Lakshya romalata bharata samunneya madhyama
Stana-bhara dalanmadhya patta-bandha-valitraya – 15
Arunaruna kaostunbha vastra bhasvatkatitati
Ratna kinkinikaramya rashanadama bhushita – 16
Kamesha-gynata saobhagya marda-voru dvayanvita
Manikya makuta kara janudvaya virajita – 17
Endra-gopa parikshipta smaratunabha janghika
Guda-gulpha kurma prushtajaeishnu prapadanvita – 18
Nakhadidhiti sanchanna samajana tamoguna
Padadvaya prabhajala parakruta saroruha – 19
Shinjanamani mangira mandita shrepadanbuja
Marali mandagamana maha-lavanya shevadhih – 20
Sarvaruna navadyangi sarvabharana bhushita
Shiva-kameshvarankasdha shiva svadhinavallabha – 21
Sumeru shrunga-madhyasdha shreemannagara naeika
Chintamani gruhantahsdha pancha bramga sanasdhita – 22
Mahapadmatavi sansdha kadanba vanavasinee
Sudha sagara madhyasdha kamakshi kamadaeinee -23
Devarshigana sanghata stuyamanatma-vaibhava
Bhandasura vadhodyukta-shakti-sena samanvita – 24
Sanpatkari samaruda sindhura vrajasevita
Asvarudadhishtitasva koti bhiravruta – 25
Chakra-raja radharudha sarva-yudha parishkruta
Geya-chakra radha-ruda mantrini parisevita – 26
Kiri-chakra radha-rudha dandanadha puraskruta
Jvalamalinikakshipta mahni prakara madhyaga – 27
Bhandasainya vadhodyukta shakti vikrama harshita
Nitya parakra matopa nireekshana samutsaka – 28
Bhanda-putra vadhodyukta balavikrama nandita
Mantrinyanba virachita vishangavadhatoshita – 29
Vishukra pranaharana varahi viryanandita
Kameshvara mukhaloka kalpita shreganeshvara – 30
Maha-ganesha nirbhinna vighnayantra praharshita
Bhanda-surendra nirmukta shastra pratyastra varshini – 31
Karanguli nakhotpanna narayana dashakrutih
Mahapashupatastragni nirdagdha surasainika – 32
Kameshvarastra nirdagda sabhandasura shunyaka
Bramhependra mahendradi devasansdhutavaibhava -33
Haranetragni sandagdakama sanjivanaoshadhih
Shreemadvagbhavakutaika svarupa mukhapankaja -34
Kantadhah-kati paryanta madhyakuta svarupinee
Shakti-kutaikatapanna katyadhobhaga dharinee – 35
Mulamantratmika mulakutatraya kalebara
Kulamrutaikarasika kulasanketapaline – 36
Kulangana lulantasdha kaolinee kulayogini
Akula samayantasdha samayachara tatpara – 37
Muladharaika nilaya bramhagrandhi vibhedini
Manipurantarudita vishnugrandhi vibhedine – 38
Aagyna-chakrantaralasdha rudra-grandhi vibhedini
Sahasraranbujaruda sudhasarabhivarshinee – 39
Tatillata samaruchi shatchakropari sansdhita
Mahashakti-kundalini bisatantu taniyasi – 40
Bhavani bhavanagamya bhavaranya kutarika
Bhadrapriya bhadra-murti rbhakta-saobhagyadaeini -41
Bhakta-praya bhakta-gamya bhakti-vashya bhaya-paha
Shanbhavi sharadaradhya sharvani sharmadaeini – 42
Shankari shrikari sadhvi sarachandra nibhanana
Shatodari shantimati niradhara niranjana – 43
Nirpepa nirmala nitya nirakara nirakula
Nirguna nishkala shanta nishkama nirupaplava – 44
Nityamukta nirvikara nisprapancha nirashraya
Nitya-shudha nitya-budha niravadya nirantara – 45
Nishkarana nishkalanka nirupadhirnirishvara
Niraga ragamadhani nirmada madanashini – 46
Nishchinta nirahankara nirmoha mohanashinee
Nirmama mamatahantri nishpapa papanashini – 47
Nishkrodha krodhashamani nirlobha lobhanashini
Nisandhaya sanshayaghni nirbhava bhavanashini – 48
Nirvikalpanirabadha nirbheda bhedanashini
Nirnasha mrutyumadhani nishkriya nishparigraha – 49
Nistula nilachikura nirapaya niratyaya
Durlabha durgama durga dukha-hantri sukhaprada – 50
Dushta-dura duracharashamani doshavarjita
Sarvagyna sandrakaruna samanadhika varjita – 51
Sarva-shaktimaei sarvamangala sadgatiprada
Sarveshvari sarvamaei sarvamantrasvarupini – 52
Sarva-yantratmika sarvatantrarupa manonmani
Mahishvari mahadivi mahalakshmi rmrudapriya – 53
Maharupa mahapujya mahapataka nashini
Mahamaya magasatva mahashaktirmaharatih – 54
Mahabhoga mahaishvarya mahavirya mahabala
Maha-bhudirmahasirdhirmahayogeshvareshvari – 55
Mahatantra mahamantra mahayantra mahasana
Mahayaga kramaradya mahabhairava pujita – 56
Maheshvara mahakalpa mahatandava sakshini
Mahakamesha mahishi mahatripurasundari – 57
Chatushashtyupacharadya chatushashti kalamaei
Mahachatushashtikoti yogini ganasevita – 58
Manuvidya chandra vidya chandramandala madhyaga
Charu rupacharuhasa charuchandra kaladhara – 59
Charachara jagannadha chakraraja niketana
Parvati padmanayana padmarga samaprabha – 60
Panchapretasanasina panchabramha svarupini
Chinmaei paramananda vigynanaghanarupini – 61
Dhyanadhyatru dhyeyarupa dharmadharma vivarjita
Vishvarupa jagarini svapanti taijasatmika -62
Supta pragynatmika turya sarvavasdhavivarjita
Prushtikartri bramharupa goptri govindarupini – 63
Sanharini rudrarupa tirodhanakarishvari
Sadashivanugrahada panchakrutya parayana – 64
Bhanumandala madhyasdha bhairavi bhagamalini
Padmasana bhagavati padmanabha sahedari – 65
Unmesha nimishotpanna vipanna bhuvanavalih
Sahasrashirshavadana sahasrakshi sahasrapat – 66
Aabramhakitajanani varvashrama vidhaeini
Nijagyna rupanigama punyapunya phalaprada – 67
Shruti simanta sirurikruta padabja dhulika
Sakalagama sandoha shukti sanputa maoktika – 68
Purushardhaprada purna bhogini bhuvaneshvari
Anbika nadi nidhana paribramhendra sevita – 69
Narayani nadarupa namarupa vivarjita
Hrinkari hrimati hrudya heyopadeyavarjita – 70
Rajarajarchita ragyni ramya rajivalochana
Ranjani ramani rasya ranarkinkini mekhala – 71
Rama rakenduvadana ratirupa ratipriya
Rakshakari rakshasaghni rama ramanalanpata – 72
Kamya kamakalarupa kadanba kusumapriya
Kalyani jagatikanda karunarasasagara – 73
Kalavati kalalapa kanta kadanbari priya
Varada vamanayana varunimadavihvala – 74
Vishvadhika vidavidya vindhyachala nivasini
Vidhatri vidajanani vishnu maya vilasini – 75
Kshetra-svarupa kshetreshi kshetrakshetragynapalini
Kshaya-vrudhi vinirmukta kshetrapala smarchita 76
Vijaya vimala vandya mandaru janavatsala
Vagvadini vamakeshi vahni mandala vasini – 77
Bhaktimatkalpalatika pashupasha vimochani
Sanhruta sheshapashanda sadachara pravartika – 78
Tapatrayagni santapta samahladana chandrika
Tatuni tapasaradhya tanumadhya tamo-paha – 79
Chiti statpadalakshyardha chidekarasa rupini
Svatyanandalavibhuta bramhadyananda santatih – 80
Parapratyakchitirupa pashyanti paradevata
Madhyama vaikharirupa bhaktamanasa hansika – 81
Kameshari prananadi krutagyna kamapujita
Shrungararasa sanpurna jaya jalandharasdhita – 82
Odyana pita nilaya nindu mandala vasini
Rahoyaga kramaradhya rahastarpana tarpata – 83
Sadyah prasadini vishvasakshini sakshivarjita
Shadanga devata yukta shadgunya paripurita – 84
Nityaklinna nirupama nirvana sukhadaeini
Nitya shodashika rupa shree kantardha sharirini – 85
Prabhavati prabha rupa prasidha parameshari
Mulaprakruti ravyakta vyaktavyakta svarupini – 86
Vyapini vividhakara vidya vidya svarupini
Mahakameshanayana kumudahlada kaomudi – 87
Bhaktahardhatamobheda bhanumadbanu santatih
Shivaduti shivaradhya shivamurtishivankari – 88
Shivapriya shivapara shishteshta shishta-pujita
Aprameya svaprakasha manovachamagochara – 89
Chichakti shchetanarupa jadashakti jadatmika
Gayatri vyahruti sandhya dvijabrunda nishemita – 90
Tatvasana tatvamaei panchakoshantarah sdhita
Nisima mahima nitya-yaovana madashalini – 91
Madagharnita raktakshi madapatala gandabhuh
Chandana drava digdhangi chanpeya kusumapriya – 92
Kushala komalakara kurukulla kuleshvari
Kulakundalaya kaolamarga tatpara sevita – 93
Sumara gananadhanba tushtih pushtirmati dhrutih
Shanti spastimati mantirnandini vignanashini – 94
Tejovati trinayana lolakshi kamarupini
Malini hansini mata malayachala vasini – 95
Sumukhi nalini subhru shobhana suranaeika
Karikanti kantimati kshobhini sukshmarupini – 96
Vajreshvari vamadevi vayovasdha vivarjita
Sideshvari sidhavidya sidhamata yashasvini – 97
Vishudichakra nilaya raktavarna trilochana
Khatvangadi praharana vadanaika samanvita – 98
Payasanna priya tvaksdha pashuloka bhayankari
Amrutadi mahashakti sanvruta dakinishvari – 99
Anahatabjanilaya shyamabha vadanadvaya
Danshtrojvalakshamaladi dhara rudhira sansdhita – 100
Kalaratryadishaktyao-ghavruta snigdhao-dana priya
Mahavirendra varada rakinyanba svarupini – 101
Manipurabja nilaya vadanatraya sanyuta
Vajradikayudhopeta dayaryadibhiravruta – 102
Rakta-varna mansanishta gudanna pritamanasa
Samsta bhakta sukhada lakinyanba svarupini - 103
Svadhishtananbujagata chaturvaktra manohara
Shuladyayudha sanpanna pitavarna tigarvita – 104
Medhonishta maduprita bandinyadi samanvita
Dadyannasakta hrudaya kakini rupadharini – 105
Muladharanbujarudha panchavaktrasdhi sanpdhita
Ankushadi praharana varadadi nishevita – 106
Mudgaodanasaktachitta sakinyanba svarupini
Aagynachakrabja nilaya shuklavarna shadanana – 107
Majasansdha hansavati mukhyashakti samanvita
Haridranai karasika hakinirupa dharini – 108
Sahasradala padmasdha sarvavarnopashobhita
Sarvayudhadharashukla sansdhita sarvatomukhi – 109
Sarvaodana pritachitta yakinyanba svarupini
Svahasvadha mati rmedha shrutih smrutiranuttama – 110
Punyakirtih punyalabhya punyashravana kirtana
Pulomajarchita bandhamochani bandhuralaka – 111
Vimarsharupini vidya viyadadi jagatprasuh
Sarvavyadhi prashamani sarvamrutyu nivarini – 112
Agraganya chintyarupa kalikalmashanashini
Katyayani kalahantri kamalaksha nishevita – 113
Tanbulapuritamukhi dadimikusumaprabha
Mrugashi mohini mudhya mrudani mitrarupini – 114
Nityatrupta bhaktanidhi rniyantri nikhileshvari
Maityradi vasanalabhya mahapralayasakshini – 115
Parashaktih paranishta pragynana ghanarupini
Madhvipanalasa matta matrukavarna rupini – 116
Mahakailasa nilaya mrunala mrududorlata
Mahaniya dayamurti rmahasamrajyashalini – 117
Aatmavidya mahavidya shreevidya kamasevita
Shree shodashaksharividya trikuta kamakotika – 118
Katakshakinkaribhuta kamala kotisevita
Shirasdhita chandranibha phalasdhendra dhanuh prabha – 119
Hrudayasdha ravi prakhya trikonantara dipika
Dakshayani daityahantri dakshayagyna vinashini – 120
Darandolita dirghakshi darahasojvalanmukhi
Gurumurtirgunanidhi rgamata guhajanmabhuh – 121
Deveshi dandanitisdha daharakasha rupini
Pratipanmukhyarakanta tidhimandala pujita – 122
Kalatmika kalanadha kavyalapa vinodini
Sachamara ramavani savyadakshini sevita – 123
Aadishakti rameyatma parama pavanakrutih
Anekakoti bramhanda janani divyavigraha – 124
Klinkari kevala guhyakaivalya padadaeini
Tripura trijagadvandya trimurti stridasheshvari – 125
Tryakshari divyagandhadya sindura tilakanchita
Uma shailendra tanaya gaori gandharava sevita -126
Vidhvagarbha svarnagarbha varada vagadhishvari
Dhyanagamyaparichedya gynanada gynanavigraha – 127
Sarvavedanta sanvedya satyananda svarupini
Lopamudrarchita lilaklupta bramhanda mandala – 128
Adrushyadrushyarahita vigynatri vedyavarjita
Yogini yogada yogya yoganandayugandhara – 129
Echashakti gynashakti kriyashakti svarupini
Sarvadhara supratishta sadasadrupadharini – 130
Ashtamurtirajajaitri lokayatra vidhaeini
Ekakini bhumarupa nirvaita dvaitavarjita – 131
Annada vasudha vrudha bramhatmaikya svarupini
Bruhati bramhani bhramhi bramhananda balipriya – 132
Bhasharupa bruhatsena bhavabhava vivarjita
Sukharadhya shubhakari shobhana sulabhagatih – 133
Rajarajishvari rajyadaeini rajyavallabha
Raja tkrupa rajapita niveshitanija shrita – 134
Rajyalakshmih koshanadha chaturanga baleshvari
Samrajyadaeini satyasandha sagaramekhala – 135
Dikshita daityashamani sarvaloka vashankari
Sarvardhadatri savitri sachidananda rupini – 136
Deshakala parichinna sarvaga sarvamohini
Sarsvati shastramaei guhanba guhyarupini – 137
Sarvopadhivinirmukta sadashiva pativrata
Sanpradayeshvari sadhvi gurumandala rupini – 138
Kulottirna bhagaradhya maya madhumatimahi
Gananba guhyakaradhya komalangi gurupriya – 139
Svatantra sarvatantreshi dakshanamurtirupini
Sanakadi samaradhya shivagynana pradaeini – 140
Chitkala nandakalika premarupa prinankari
Namaparayana prita nandivida nateshvari – 141
Midhya jagadadhishtana muktida muktirupini
Lasyapriya layakari sajja ranbhadi vandita – 142
Bhavadava sudhavrusthih paparanya davanala
Daorbhagya tula vatula jaradhvanta raviprabha- 143
Bhagyabhi chandrika bhakta chittakeki ghanaghna
Rogaparvatadanbholi rmrutyudaru kutarika -144
Mahishvari mahakali mahagrasa hamashani
Aparna chanidika chandamundasura nishudini – 145
Ksharakshatmika sarvalikeshi vishadharini
Trivargadatri subhaga tryanbaka trigunatmika – 146
Svargapavargada shudha japapushpa nibhakrutih
Ojovati dyutidhara yagynarupa priyavrata – 147
Duraradhya duradhatsha patali kusumapriya
Hamati merunilaya mandara kusumapriya – 148
Viraradhya viradrupa viraja vishatomukhi
Pratyagrupa parakasha pranada pranarupini – 149
Martanda bairavaradhya mantrini nyastarajyadhuh
Tripureshi jayatsena nistraigunya parapara - 150
Satyagynananandarupa samarsya parayana
Kapardini kalamala kamadhukamarupini – 151
Kalanidhih kavyakala rasagyna rasashevadhih
Pushtapuratana pujya pushkara pushkarekshana – 152
Paranjyotih parandhamah paramanuh paratpara
Pashahasta pashahantri paramantra vibhedini – 153
Murta murta nityatrupta munimanasa hansika
Satyavrata satyarupa sarvantaryamini sati – 154
Bramhani bramhajanani bahurupa budharchita
Prasavitri prachandagyna pratishta prakatakruti – 155
Praneshvari pranadatri panchashatpritarupini
Vishrunkhala viviktasdha viramata viyatprasuh – 156
Mukunda muktinilaya mulavigraharupini
Bhavagyna bhavarogaghni bhavachakra pravartini – 157
Chandasara shastrasara mantrasara talodari
Udarakirti rudhamavaibhava varnarupini – 158
Janmamrutyu jaratapta janavishranti daeini
Sarvopanishadudghushta shantyatita kalatmika – 159
Ganbhira gaganantahsdha garvita ganalolupa
Kalpanarahita kashtakanta kantardha vigraha – 160
Kartakarananirmukta kamakeli tarangita
Kanatkanakatatanka lilavigrahadharini – 161
Ajakshaya vinirmukta mugdha kshipraprasadini
Antarmukha samaradhya bahirmukha sudurlabha – 162
Traei trivarganilaya trisdha tripuramalini
Niramaya niralanba svatmarama sudhasrutih – 163
Sansara pankanirmagna samudharana sandita
Yagyna priya yagynakartri yajamana svarupini – 164
Dharmadhara dhanadhyaksha dhanadhanya vivardhini
Viprapriya viprarupa vishvabhramanakarini – 165
Vishvagrasa vidrumabha vaishnavi vishnuruini
Ayoniryoninilaya kulasdha kularupini – 166
Viragoshtipriya vira naishkarmya nadarupini
Vigynanakalana kalyavidagdha vhaindavasana – 167
Tatvadhika tatvamaei tatvamardha svarupini
Samagana priya saomya sadashiva kutunbini – 168
Savyapasavyamargasdha sarva padvi nivarini
Svasdha svabhavamadhura dhira dhirasamarchita – 169
Chaitanyardhya samaradhya chaitanya kusumapriya
Sadodita sadatushta tarunadityapatala – 170
Dakshina dakshinaradhya darasmera mukhanbuja
Kaolini kevala narghya kaivalyapadadaeini – 171
Stotrapriya stutimati shruti sanstuta vaibhava
Manasvini manavati maheshi mangalakrutih – 172
Vishvamata jagadhatri vishalakshi viragini
Pragalbha paramodara paramoda manomaei – 173
Vyomakeshi vimanasdha vajrini vamakeshvari
Panchayagyna priya panchapreta manchadhishaeini – 174
Panchami panchabhuteshi panchasankhyopacharini
Shashvati shashvataishvarya sarmada shanbhumohini – 175
Dharadharsuta dhanya dharmini dharmavardini
Lokatita gunatita sarvatita shamatmika – 176
Bandhuka kusuma prakhya balalila vinodini
Sumangali sukhakari suveshadya suvasini – 177
Suvasinyarchana prita shobhana shudhamanasa
Bindutarpana santushta purvaja tripuranbika – 178
Dashamudra samaradhya tripura shrivanshankari
Gynanamudra gynanagamya gynanagyneya svarupini – 179
Yonimudra trikhandeshi trigunanba trikonaga
Anaghadbhuta charitra vanchitardha pradaeini – 180
Abhyasatishayagynata shadadhvatita rupini
Avyajakarunamurti ragynanadhvanta dipika – 181
Aabalagopavidita sarvanullanghyashasana
Shrichakrarajanilaya shrimatripurasundari – 182
Shri shiva shivashaktyaikya rupini lalitanbika
Yvam shri lalita devya namnam sahasrakam jaguh – 183
Sree Lalitha Sahasranama Stotram Samaptam

Sinduraruna vigragam, trinayanam, manikyamaoli spharat
Taranayaka shekharam, smitamukhim, aapinavakshoruham
Panibhyam, alipurnaratna chashakam, raktotpalam bibhratim
Saomyam ratna ghatasdha raktacharanam
Dhyayetparamanbikam
Arunam karuna tarangitakshim
Dhruta pashankusha pushpa banachapam
Animadibhi ravrutam mayukhai
Rahamityeva vibhavaye, bhavanim
Dhyayetpadmasanasdham vikasita
Vadanam padmapatrayatakshim
Hemabham pitavastram karakalita
Lasadhemapadmam varangim
Sarvalankarayuktam satata mabhayadam
Bhaktanamram bhavanim
Shree vidyam shantamurtim sakala suranutam
Sarvasanpatpradatrim
Sakunkuma vilepana malikachunbi sasturikam
Samandahasi tekshenam sasharachapa pashankusham
Asheshajana mohini marunamalya bhushanbaram
Japakusuma bhasuram japavidhao smaredanbikam
Sree-mata shree maha-ragyni shreematsinha-saneshvaree

MURUGAN TEMPLE

MURUGAN TEMPLE
ARUPADAI VEEDU ;
This 6 temple are very impartant temple for Load Kartikeya (tamil -Murugan-)
Lord Muruga. All these temples are located in South India - in the state of Tamil Nadu.
Aaru Padai Veedu(Six Battle Filed)
1-Thiruparamkundram :
2-Thiruchendur :
3-Palani :
4-Swamimalai :
5-Thiruthani :
6-Pazhamudhircholai :
ARUMUGAN -ARUMUGAN -SIX FACE;

Lord Muruga across the globe. Lord Muruga - called by various favourite names like Karthilkeya, Arumuga, Shanmuga, Guhan, Skanda, Subramanya and Kumara - by his devotees - is a Hindu god. He is considered to be the son of Lord Shiva and the brother of Lord Ganesh - the most famous elephant headed hindu God.





http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arupadaiveedu
http://www.palanitemples.com/english/home_eng.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiruthani
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pazhamudircholai
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiruchendur_Murugan_Temple
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thirupparamkunram_Murugan_Temple
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thiruthani_Murugan_Temple
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palani_Murugan_Temple

Arupadai Veedu part-1


Arupadai Veedu part-2

SRI BALA DHANDAYUTHAPANI -ASHTOTTARA SATA NAMAVALI

Sri Bala Dhandayuthapani Ashtottara Sata Namavali:
The 108 Names of Lord Muruga
1 Om namo Skandaya namaha -------------Hail Skanda! -Vanquisher of the mighty foes!
2. Om namo Guhaya namaha---------------Praise be to the Invisible Lord—He who abides in the hearts of devotees true!
3. Om namo Shanmukhaya namaha---------Praise be to the six-faced one!
4. Om namo Balanetrasutaya namaha ------ Praise be to the Son of the Three-Eyed Siva!
5. Om namo Prabhave namaha-------------Praise be to the Lord Supreme!
6.Om namo Pingalaya namaha ------------Praise be to the golden-hued one!
7. Om namo Krittikasunave नमः------------Hail to the Son of the starry maids!
8. Om namô Shikhivahanaya नमः-----------Hail to the rider on the peacock!
9. Om namo Dvinadbhujâya namaha---------Hail to the Lord with the twelve hands!
10. Om namo Dvinannetraya namaha--------Hail to the Lord with the twelve eyes!
11. Om namo Shaktidharaya namaha---------Hail to the wielder of the Lance!
12. Om namo Pisidasaprabhajanaya namaha---Praise be to the destroyer of the Asuras!
13. Om namo Tarakâsurasamharine namaha----Praise be to the slâyar of Târakâsuran!
14. Om namo Raksobalavimardanaya namaha----Praise be to the Victor of the Asuric forces!
15. Om namo Mattaya namaha-------------------Praise be to the Lord of felicity!
16. Om namo Pramattaya namaha----------------Praise be to the Lord of bliss!
17. Om namo Unmattâya namaha ---------------Hail Oh passionate One!
18. Om namo Surasainyasuraksakaya namaha
(Suralangasya Rakshithre Namaha); ------------Hail Saviour of the Devas!
19. Om namo Devasenapataye namaha---------Hail Commander of the Heavenly hosts!
20. Om namo Pragnya namaha------------------Hail, Lord of Wisdom!
21. Om namo Kripalave namaha-----------------Hail Compassionate One!
22. Om namo Bhaktavatsalaya namaha----------Lover of devout ones, Praise be to Thee!
23. Om namo Umasutâya namaha--------------Son of Uma—Praise be to Thee!
24. Om namo Shaktidharaya namaha-----------Mighty Lord—Praise be to Thee!
25. Om namo Kumaraya namaha----------------Eternal youth—Praise be to Thee!
26. Om namo Krauncadharanaya namaha--------He who reft asunder the Kraunca Mount—Praise be to Thee!
27. Om namo Senanye namaha------------------Praise be to the Army Chief!
28. Om namo Agnijanmane namaha-------------To the effulgence of Fire, all Hail!
29. Om namo Viskhaya namaha---------------To Him who shone on the astral Visakha—All Hail!
30. Om namo Shankarâtmajaya namaha--------Thou Son of Sankara—All Hail!
31. Om namo Sivasvamine namaha-------------Thou Preceptor of Siva—All Hail!
32. Om namo Ganaswamine namaha------------On Lord of the Ganas—All Hail
33. Om nama Sarvasvamine namaha-----------On Lord, God Almighty, All Hail!
34. Om namo Sanatanaya namaha-------------Oh Lord eternal, Praise be to Thee!
35. Om namo Aksobhyaya namaha-------------Unsullied by arrows art Thou—Praise be to Thee!
36. Om namo Parvatîpriyanandanaya namaha----Thou beloved of Parvati, Praise be to Thee!
37. Om namo Gangasutaya namaha--------------Oh, son of Goddess Ganga—Praise be to Thee!
38. Om namo Atmabhuve namaha---------------Thou Unborn Lord!
39. Om nama Pavakatmajaya namaha-----------Thou who art born of Fire!
40. Om namo Mâyadharaya namaha-------------Energy Art Thou—Praise be to Thee!
41. Om namo Prajrimbhâya namaha-------------Praise be to thee Auspicious One! (Blissful)!
42. Om namo Ujjrimbhaya namaha--------------Praise be to the Invincible One!
43. Om namo Kamalasanasamstutaya namaha---Praise be to the Lord extolled by Brahma!
44. Om namo Ekavarnaya namaha--------------The one Word art Thou—All Hail!
45. Om namo Trivarnâya namaha---------------Thou Art the Three—All Hail!
46. Om namo Sumanoharaya namaha------------Thou Stealer of pure hearts—All Hail!
47. Om namo Caturvarnâya namaha-------------In four Art Thou—All Hail!
48. Om namo Pancavarnaya namaha-------------In five letters Art Thou—All Hail!
49. Om namo Prajapataye namaha--------------Father of all Creation—All Hail!
50. Om namo Trumbâya namaha----------------Praise be to Thee, Oh Peerless One!
51. Om namo Agnigarbhaya namaha------------Thou who dost sustain the fire!
52. Om namo Samigarbhaya namaha------------Hail Thou who arose out of the Vanni flame! (Fire of the Suma tree)!
53. Om namo Visvaretase namaha--------------Thou glory of the Absolute Paramasivam, All Hail!
54. Om namo Surarighne namaha-----------Oh, Subduer of the foes of the Devas, All Hail!
55. Om namo Hiranyavarnaya namaha------Thou resplendent One, All Hail!
56.Om namo Subhakrite namaha------------Thou Auspicious One—All Hail!
57. Om namo Vasumate namaha------------Thou Oh Splendour of the Vasus— (a class of Gods) All Hail!
58. Om namo Vatuvesabhrite namaha---------Praise be to Thee, Oh lover of celibacy!
59. Om namo Bhushane namaha---------------Thou Luminous Sun—All Hail!
60. Om namo Kapastaye namaha--------------Thou Effulgence divine, All Hail!
61. Om namo Gahanaya namaha---------------Thou Omniscient One—All Hail!
62. Om namo Chandravarnaya namaha--------Thou Radiance of the Moon—Praise be to Thee!
63. Om namo Kaladharaya namaha------------Thou who adorns the crescent—Praise be to Thee!
64. Om namo Mayadharaya namaha----------------Engergy art Thou—Praise be to Thee!
65. Om namo Mahamayine namaha----------------Great Artist of Deception too art Thou, Praise be to Thee!
66. Om namo Kaivalyaya namaha-----------------Everlasting joy of attainment—Praise be to Thee!
67. Om namo Sahatatmakaya namaha------------Art all-pervading—All Hail!
68. Om namo Visvayonaye namaha---------------Source of all Existence—All Hail!
69. Om namo Ameyatmane namaha--------------Oh, Supreme Splendour, All Hail!
70. Om namo Tejonidhaye namaha--------------Illumination divine—All Hail!
71. Om namo Anamayaya namaha---------------Savior of all ills—All Hail!
72. Om namo Parameshtine namaha-------------Thou art Immaculate Lord, Praise be to Thee
73. Om namo Parabrahmane namaha------------Thou Transcendant One, Praise be to Thee!
74. Om namo Vedagarbhaya namaha------------The Source of the Vedas art Thou, Praise be to Thee!
75. Om namo Viratsutaya namahaImmanent -----Art Thou in the Universe, Praise be to Thee!
76. Om namo Pulindakanyabhartre namaha--------Praise be to the Lord of Valli, the Vedda belle!
77. Om namo Mahasarasvatavradaya namaha------Praise be to the source of Gnosis
78.Om namo Âsrita Kiladhatre namaha-------------Praise be to Him who showers grace on those who seek his solace!
79.Om namo Choraghnaya namaha-----------------Praise be to Him who annihilates those who steal!
80.Om namo Roganasanaya namaha---------------Praise be to the divine Healer
81. Om namo Anantamurtaye namaha-------------Praise be Thine whose forms are endless!
82. Om namo Ânandaya namaha-----------------Praise be Thine, Oh Thou infinite Bliss!
83. Om namo Shikhandikritagedanaya namaha------Praise be Thine, Thou Lord of peacock banner!
84. Om namo Dambhaya namaha-----------------Praise be Thine, Oh lover of gay exuberance!
85. Om namo Paramadambhaya namaha----------Praise be Thine, Thou lover of supreme exuberance!
86. Om namo Mahâdambhaya namaha-------------Praise be Thine, Oh Lord of lofty magnificence!
87. Om namo Vrishakapaye namaha-------------Thou who art the culmination of righteousness—All Hail (Dharma)!
88. Om namo Karanopatadehâya namaha--------Thou who deigned embodiment for a cause—All Hail!
89. Om namo Karanatita Vigrahaya namaha--------Form transcending causal experience
90. Om namo Anishvaraya namaha----------------Oh Eternal peerless plentitude, All Hail
91. Om namo Amritaya namaha------------------Thou Ambrosia of Life—All Hail!
92. Om namo Pranaya namaha------------------Thou life of life, Praise unto Thee!
93. Om namo Pranayamaparayanaya namaha-----Thou support of all beings—Praise unto Thee! 94. Om namo Vritakandare namaha-------------Praise unto Thee who subjugates all hostile forces!
95. Om namo Viraghnaya namaha--------------Thou vanquisher of heroic opponents, Praise unto Thee!
96. Om namo Raktashyamagalaya namaha-------Thou art Love, and of crimson beauty— Praise unto Thee!
97. Om namo Mahate namaha--------------------Oh Consummation of glory, All Praise to Thee! 98. Om namo Subrahmanyaya namaha-----------We praise Thee, Oh effulgent Radiance!
99. Om namo Paravarâya namaha--------Oh Supreme (Sovereign) Goodness, Praise unto Thee! 100. Om namo Brahmanyaya namaha-----We praise Thee, luminous wisdom serene!
101. Om namo Brahmanapriyaya namaha---Thou who art beloved of seers—Praise unto Thee!
102. Om namo Loka Gurave Namaha-------Oh universal Teacher, All Praise to Thee!
103. Onamo Guhapriyâya Namaha-------We praise Thee, Indweller in the core of our hearts!
104. Om namo Aksayaphalapradaya namaha---We praise Thee, Oh bestower of indestructible results ineffable!
105. Om namo Shrî Subrahmanyaya namaha----We praise Thee, most glorious effulgent Radiance!
106.Om namo Anantasaktaye namaha---------Thou potent Lord, Praise be to Thee!
107.Om namo Sarodbhutaya namaha----------Thou who did'st nestle in the Saravana Lake!
108.Om namo Dvivarnâya namaha------------In Two Art Thou—All Hail!

HINDU TEMPLE WORSHIP

Hindu Worship is known as puja.

It is carried out in the home of Hindus before a shrine, or in the Hindu temple,(Koyil in Tamil) which is known as a mandir. It is the holy place where the God Himself in divine form.
Hindu worship involves all five senses of touch,

Taste, Smell, Sight and Hearing, and also what Hindus consider to be the five basic elements: light, fire, earth, air and water.

In Siva temples Siva, Parvathy,Vinayagar, Murugan ,durga ,and navagragam and others connected with Saivite hierarchy.

Vishnu temples, Vishnu ,laxmi,and his Vaishnava hierarchy.

Shakti temples, Amman and her different forms like Durga, Parvathy, Saraswathy, Lakshmi and others connected with Shakta hierarchy, are established and worshipped.

When a devotee prostrates himself at the altar, He/she should do so in such a way that a number of parts of the body touch the ground.

For a man, 8 parts should touch the ground.This is known as Ashtanga Namaskaram.

• head,
• 2- ears,
• 2 shoulders,
• hands,
• chin.

When a lady performs this method of worship,

5 parts of her body touch the ground, as follow.This is known as Pannchanga Namaskaram.

• head,
• 2 hands,
• 2 knees.

At other parts of the temple ordinary prayers with folded hands is enough.

First make your way to the shrine of Ganesha (Vinayagar) which is found at the right hand side of the sanctum sanctorum, and offer prayers there. One offers prayers to Ganesha first because He is the Controller of obstacles.

Men should stand to the right of the deity and ladies to the left in an orderly manner without obstructing the view of others.

The worship of Ganesha is normally done as follows:

Cross hands over your chest, and knock on forehead three times with fists; then hold ears crosswise with hands while you squat and rise three times. After that clasp your hands in prayer in front while reciting mantras or Songs on Ganesha to yourself.

After this, prayers will be offered to the Navagrahas (9 planetary deities). The shrine of the Navagrahas will be found outside the main temple.

Having participated in the temple pooja one shouldn't return home or leave the temple immediately. One should sit at a suitable place in sight of the deities and spend some time(few minutes) in silent meditation (dhyana). One can chant holy mantras or concentrate on the form of a favourite deity. Close your eyes and chant holy mantras (Om Namah Sivaya ,favorite montras.) at least 108 times . Do this in peace and calm before worshipping the main deity once again. Then you can leave the temple for home.

'Om Ganeshaya Namaha'.
Types of temple worship:
1. Japa - Individual silent or soft repetition of mantras.
2. Bhajan - Singing of religious songs, individually or in a group, usually accompanied by instruments.
3. Kirtan - Congregational singing and chanting of holy mantras, especially those containing names of God, such as Rama or Krishna. Kirtan is accompanied by instruments and simple dance 4. Arotik - This is an ancient ceremony wherein certain pleasing articles are offered to the Lord in his deity form, accompanied by kirtan.
There are many other forms of worship, for special occasions and for particular personalities or forms of the Supreme Lord
TEMPLE WORSHIP

• Going to the temple with a clean body. Legs and hands shall be cleaned at entering the temple. Every temple have a water facility at the Temple.In old Temple they have large pond (kulam).
• When they enter a temple, they remove their shoes. They show respect to the gods by making offerings of money or food (rice, nuts or fruit) to the shrines of the gods.
• Going to the temple adorned with holy symbols like the Holy Ash, rudrAxam.
  Taking something to offer to the Lord. It is an offering out of devotion. It would be nice if the offering is the one required in the worship.
• If you spent more time in the Temble take slokas book and chant .
• Not to enter the temple with foot wear.
• Prostrating in front of the flag column (dwajastaMbham) (towards the North) on entering the temple.
• Not to prostrate anywhere else in the temple.
• Not to prostrate to anybody else in the temple premises.
• Taking the permission of nandi dEvar mentally before entering His abode.
• Saluting the elephant headed Lord enter the Lord's abode.
• In Lord shiva's abode, engage the mind in the thinking of the God. Avoid any gossip. Temple is not the place for gossiping. Can sing or chant His names loudly and sweetly if it would not disturb others. Otherwise it could be done internally without making noise.
• The Holy ash given as the blessings should be worn saying "shivAya namaH". It should not be spilled on the ground or wasted.
• It is normally a procedure to offer something to the priest whose whole life should be in the service of the Lord.
• Circumambulating the Lord saluting the Goddess and the deities in the temple. The circumambulation would be done at least for three times. On special occasions like pradoshham the are special circumambulation methods like soma sukta pradhaxiNam are followed.
• While in the temple either the Holy five letters or any praise could be chanted.
• Before coming out of the temple go to the place of chand Eshwarar and take permission for the materials which after worship are taken out of the temple as blessings. One must not take anything out in excess and things taken from the temple should be only as the mark of blessings. If nothing is taken it is the normal practice to wipe (rub) the hands together in his place.
• Should do something in the promotion of the temple physically or materially or whichever is convenient and required.
• On coming out of the temple, again prostrate in front of the flag column towards the north. Sit facing the north and meditate on the God chanting the Holy five letters.
• While inside the temple should not make the place dirty in any way or make any noise.
  Going to the temple at least once in a week with the family
• At a Hindu temple different parts of the building have a different spiritual or symbolic meaning.The central shrine is the heart of the worshipper.Northen mandir is diffrent to souther temple.
• The time of day is important. The hours on either side of dawn are considered most auspicious for worship, for they are influenced by the quality of goodness . In India many temples begin their first public ceremony between four and six in the morning. Other ceremonies take place during the day; evening worship is particularly popular.

The Worship of Sivalinga
According to the Sivapurana, in the age of Kali (kaliyuga) ,worship of Siva in the form of Sivalinga is the best means of liberation. Woship of Sivalinga can be done either at home or in a Siva temple or a sacred place such as the banks of a sacred river. The linga has to be worshipped by the traditional means (sadupachara) of

• dhyana,
• avahana,
• asana,
• padya,
• arghya,
• achamaniya,
• abhisheka,
• vastra,
• bhasma,
• gandha,
• akshata,
• pushpa,
• bilva,
• dhupa,
• dipa,
• naivedya,
• tambula,
• mahanirajana,
• mantrapushpa,
• namaskara and
  prardhana.

PUJA
Puja is usually performed at sunrise, noon, sunset, and midnight.
Puja begins with the washing of the images of the gods. They are washed with water, and sometimes with a milk based mixture called panchamrit.
Next the images of the gods are anointed with a perfumed, coloured marks made of haldi (turmeric) and kumkum. These marks are called tilaka and are also worn by Hindu priests and Hindu women.
Offerings of food and flowers are now made to the images. The offering of food is made because the gods provide people with all their needs. The offerings of flowers are a sign of respect and worship.
Incense is burnt before the image and a bell is rung. Both of these show the respect of the worshipper and announce the presence of the god. In the temple the curtains would now be drawn before the gods, and the people spend some time in prayer.

The climax of the worship is the lighting of the Arti lamp. On the puja tray with the lamp are also a bell, a flower, a pot of ghee (oil) and a pot of water. The lamp is circled three times in front of the image in a clockwise direction. The priest then scatters holy water over the worshippers, while they sing hymns to the gods.
The blessings of the Arti lamp are shared by the congregation. They make an offering on the tray. They pass their hands over the light, then over their eyes and hands, symbolically receiving the blessings of God.
In Mandirs in Britain it is usual to share food at the end of worship and even for all the worshippers to join in a meal.

The temples in South India differ from the temples of the North with regard to structures and ritual details. But these differences are more superficial than deep. There is a general feeling that aagama influence is stronger in the South Indian temples than North Indian temple .

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandir
http://www.shaivam.org/siddhanta/mistemwr.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/religion/religions/hinduism/worship/worship.shtml
http://wiki.answers.com/Q/How_do_Hindus_worship_in_a_temple

The Way of Worship in Hindu Temples S V Ramani explains in Tamil.

PRADOSHA

Pradosha or Pradosham

Pradosha is a siva pooja

PRADOSHA is a very important pooja as far SIVA in a Siva temples are conducted on pradosha day evening ( after 5:30 pm). Pradhosha vratham is one of the most important among the poojas performed to Lord Shiva. In Shukla Paksha (15 moon days from New moon to Full moon) and Krishna Paksha (15 moon days from Full moon to New moon) the evening of the trayodasi (thirteenth moon day) between 4.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. is called Pradhosha. It comes once in fifteen moon days. Pradhosha time is especially meant for praying Lord Shiva. Praying in that time will free us from out sins and gives moksha finally (hence the name Pradhosha).
On the day of Pradosham, fasting to be performed right from the morning and the first food should be the Prasad after the Pooja is over.

Everyday between 5.30 to 6.00 pm in the evening is called Dina Pradosham.

Pradoshams on Monday(Soma Pradosham) and Saturday (Sani Pradosham) are called Mahaa Pradosham

Every thirteenth day of a Paksha (15-day cycle, making it two Pakshas every month - Krishna Paksha and Shukla Paksha) is called Maha Pradosham. The time between 5.30 to 6.30 pm in the evening is called Pradosham (Dina Pradosham). During the Pradosha period, it is significant to worship Lord Shiva, as He performs the Holy Dance in Kailashparvatam., all Devtas assemble there to watch this holy event, offer their Prayers to HIM. Thinking and meditating during Pradosha Kalam is considered most sacred by Hindus and helps derive benefits of having worshipped all Devatas at one go. It is believed that all the Devas & Gods are assembled in the Shiva temples during Pradosham time.

Further, the first pradosham was on a Saturday & hence "Sani Pradosham" is even more auspicious.once who affeted sani dasa ,71/2 sani dasa, sani pradosham having worshipped .

Sani Pradosham or Shani Thrayodasi is the day when Lord Shiva consumed poison to protect all lives in the Universe. When the Devas and Asuras churned the Ocean using the mountain and the snake Vasuki, Vasuki became very tired and started to spit out it's poison. Lord Shiva came to the rescue and drank all the poison in order to protect all lives. As a result Shiva turned Blue and is also known as Neelakandan. Since Lord Shiva consumed the poison on a Saturday Sani Pradosham or Shani Thrayodasi is considered a very auspicious day in Shiva and Sanneswarar temples throughout India. The Devas and Asuras got together to churn the ocean, using Mandramalai & Vaasuki, the snake. As they continued to churn the ocean, Vaasuki the snake began to tire and started spewing its poison. Siva came and consumed all the poison. Goddess Parvati rushed and held his neck so that the poison would not spread to the whole of his body. Thus Siva became blue up to his throat and is also known by the namavali "Neelakandan" ( neela-blue colour from poison, kandam-throat). Lord Siva exists in every life born. He therefore stayed still for a day in order that the poison in his body does not affect all the lives. This day is "Ekadasi". The Devas also prayed to Lord Siva & fasted on that day. They partook of meals on the next day, "Dvadasi". Lord Siva was pleased & danced on the next day, "Triyodasi", in the evening (Sandhyaakaalam) with his damaru & Soolam in between Nandi Devas Horns. This day is "Pradosham". It is believed that all the Devas & Gods are assembled in the Siva temples during Pradosham time. Further, the first pradosham was on a Saturday & hence "Sani Pradosham" is even more auspicious

Chant the following Sani Strotra, keep fast upto the evening and offer "ELLU SAATHAM" as prasadam to Bhagavan Sani on that day.
"NEELAKANDAPATHAAM BHOJABHARISPURI THAMANASA SAMBOHO SEVABHALAM THEHI SANDESWARA NAMOSTHUTHE "

You can chant the sloka 1008times on that day and do archana with fresh flowers and achathai.

Somasutra pradakshinam during pradosham First saluting the Rishabha Devar (Holy Bull or Nandi) go anti-clockwise and salute Chandishwarar (not crossing the Gomukhi). Now return in the clockwise manner salute Rishabham and continue clockwise till the Gomukhi (not to cross it again). Then return in anti-clockwise direction salute the Rishabham again and proceed towards chaNdIshar. From there return back clockwise without worshiping Rishabham and reach the gomukhi. Finally return back anticlockwise from there to salute Rishabham and continue to Chandishwarar and return back to Rishabham and worship the shiva lingam (at the altar) by viewing through the space between the two horns of the Holy Bull. This is one Pradakshinam. Three such times Pradakshinam to be done. If you carefully observe the curve traced by doing the pradakshinam is very similar to the periphery of the crescent. Hence this way of circumambulating is called Somasutra Pradakshinam.

Pradosha is the worship of Lord Shiva and Parvati when they both are in an extremely propitious mood. Repeatedly worsted in war by the demons, the gods approached Lord Shiva to bless them with a leader for their celestial hosts. They came to the Lord at twilight on the thirteenth day of the lunar fortnight and found Him in the blissful company of His consort, Parvati. Hymned and glorified by them, Siva immediately granted their prayerful request. Hence, the extreme auspiciousness of the period.so that day hasband and wife both went to worship siva as it is good for family .

One who takes this Vrata fasts on that day, and keeps vigil at night after the fast is over. Bathing an hour before sunset, the worshipper first performs a preliminary worship of Lord Shiva, together with all the others of His divine family, namely, Parvati, Ganesha, Skanda and Nandi. After the worship of Ganesha, Lord Shiva is invoked in the special kalasha placed on a square mandala with a lotus drawn in it and spread over with darbha grass. After the formal worship has been completed, a Pradosha story is read and heard by the devotees. This is followed by the recitation of the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra 108 times. In the end the sacred kalasha water is partaken of, the sacred ash is applied to the forehead, and the water which was used to bathe the Lord, is drunk.

Pradhosha Purana:
Once Dhevas and Asuras using the serpent Vasuki and the hill Mandhara were trying to get Amrutham (nector) from the Kseerabthi (milk ocean). Then the terrible poison Halahalam came up. All got frightened and pleaded to Lord Shiva for rescue. Being the peak of mercy Lord Shiva ate that poison. Then as per His order they resumed their effort to get Amrutham. They got it on Dhwadhasi (twelfth moon day). Without praying and thanking the God, by whom they got Amrutham, Devas started dancing and celebrating their victory.
On thrayodhasi (thirteenth moon day) they realised their sin of not praying the God and pleaded for forgiveness. The pleased graceful Lord Shiva forgave them and danced between the horns of the Nandhi (holy bull). That time is called Pradhosham. Whoever prays Lord Shiva in that time, Lord Shiva fulfills their wishes and give them mukthi.
During Prodhosha time anointing (Abhishekam) the Shiva deity with the following is considered fruitful

Milk gives long life

Ghee gives Moksha state

Curd gives good children

Honey gives melodious voice

Rice powder frees from debts

Sugar cane juice gives good health

Panjamrutham gives wealth

Lemon removes fear of death

Sugar removes enmity

Tender coconut gives enjoyment

Cooked Rice(Annam) gives mejestic life

Sandal gives Lakshmi's grace

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pradosha_vrata

Pradosha pooja day in 2009
8 March, Sunday, 2009
24 March, Tuesday, 2009
7 April, Tuesday, 2009
22 April, Wednesday, 2009
6 May, Wednesday, 2009
22 May, Friday, 2009
5 June, Friday, 2009
20 June, Saturday, 2009
4 July, Saturday, 2009
19 July, Sunday, 2009
3 August, Monday, 2009
18 August, Tuesday, 2009
2 September, Wednesday, 2009
16 September, Wednesday, 2009
1 October, Thursday, 2009
15 October, Thursday, 2009
31 October, Saturday, 2009
14 November, Saturday, 2009
29 November, Sunday, 2009
13 December, Sunday, 2009
29 December, Tuesday, 2009

DURGASHTAKAM

Durgashtakam
(The octet on Durga)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
Karthyayaini , Mahamaye,
Gadga bana dhaurdhare,
Gadga dharinee chandi,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 1

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is Karthyayaini ,
Who is the greatest enchantress,
Who carries with her sword, arrow and bow,
And who is Chandi who carries the sword).

Vasudeva suthe , kali,
Vasu deva sahodhari,
Vasundhara sriye nandhe,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 2

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is the daughter of king Vasudeva,
Who is the sister to Lord Vaasudeva,
And who is the lady who is earth as well as Lakshmi.)

Yoga nidhre, maha nidhre,
Yoga maye, maaheswari,
Yoga sidhikari shudhe,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 3

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is the sleep of yoga,
Who is the great sleep,
Who is enchantress of yoga,
Who is the greatest goddess,
Who is the one who gives powers through yoga,
And who is clean and truthful. )

Sankha chakra gada pane,
Sarnga jyayatha bahave,
Peethmbara dhare , dhanye,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 4

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who holds conch, wheel and mace,
Who blows the conch called Sarnga of Vishnu,
And who is blessed and wears yellow silk.)

Rik Yajur sama adarvana,
Schadu Samantha lokinee,
Brahma swaroopini, brahmi,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 5

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who lives in the four areas,
Of Rik, Yajur, sama and Atharvana Veda,
Who is the power of Brahma and is like Brahma. )

Vrushneenaam kula sambhoothe,
Vishnu nadha sahodharee,
Vrushnee roopa dhare dhanya,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 6

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who belongs to the clan of Vrushnees,
Who is the sister of Lord Vishnu,
And who is blessed by taking the form of Vrushnee. )

Sarvagna, sarvage sarve,
Sarveshwari, sarva sakshini,
Sarvamrutha jada bhare,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 7

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who knows all , is everywhere, and belongs to Shiva,
Who is the Goddess of all and is the witness of all,
And who carries the nectar as her tufted hair. )

Ashta bahu maha sathwe,
Ashtami navami priye,
Attahasa priye bhadre,
Sri Durga Devi namosthuthe. 8

(Salutations to goddess Durga,
Who is the great being with eight hand,
Who likes Ashtami and Navami,
Who takes care but likes fierce play.)

Durgashtakamidham punyam,
Bhakthidho ya paden nara,
Sarva kamavapnothi,
Durga lokam sa gachathi. 9

(If this holy octet on Durga,
Is read by men with devotion,
They would get all desires fulfilled,
And attain the world of Durga.)

DURGA KAVACHAM

Durga Kavacham
(The armour of Durga)
Translated by
P.R.Ramachander
(Durga is the fierce form of Goddess Parvathi who protects every one. I was not able to
know the author or the source of this great armour)
Srunu devi pravakshyami Kavacham sarva sidhitham,
Padithwa padayithwa cha naro muchyathe sankadath. 1

(Oh Devi, I am telling you the armour which gets you everything,
Reading or making others read, men get rid of all their sorrows.)

Ajnathwa kavacham devi durga mantram cha yojayeth,
Sa cha apnothi balam thasya pancha nagam vrajeth puna. 2

(If he who does not know , learns this Kavacham,
Along with the Durga mantram,
He would add to himself the strength,
Of the five serpents again. )

Umadevi sira pathu, lalalde soola dharini,
Chakshshi kesari pathu, karnou cha dwara vasini. 3

(Let Uma devi protect my head,
Let my forehead be protected by her who carries the soola,
Let the lion protect my eyes,
And let her who lives near the gate protect my ears. )

Sugandha nasike pathu, vadanam sarva dharini,
Jihwa chandika devi, greevam soupathrika thadha. 4

(Let she who is like incense protect my nose,
Let she who carries everything protect my face,
Let Chandika devi protect my toungue,
Let Soupathrika protect my neck. )

Asoka vasini chetho, dhvow bahu vajra dharini,
Hrudayam lalitha devi, udaram simha vahini. 5

(Let Asoka vasini protect my consciousness
Let Vajra dharini protect my two arms,
Let Lalitha Devi protect my heart,
Let my belly be protected by She who rides on a lion.)

Katim Bhagawathi devi, dwavooru Vindhya vasini,
Maha Bala Jange , dhwe padhou bhoothalavasini,. 6

(Let Bhagwathi Devi protect my hips,
Let She who lives on Vindhya protect my two thighs,
Let the very strong one protect my calf,
And let she who lives on all beings protect my two feet. )

Evam sthithasi devi thwam trilokye rakshanathmika,
Raksha maam sarva gathreshu , durga devi namosthuthe. 7

(Thus stands the devi who protects the three worlds,
Please protect all my body parts,
My salutations to Goddess Durga.)