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125 mantras

Ganapathiगणपति34 mantras

Invoked first, before any other deity. The classical texts name thirty-two forms; each addresses a different kind of obstruction.

Ganapathi Mula MantraMost chantedThe foundational mantra. Chanted at the start of any undertaking.
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Vidya GanapathiFor study, examinations and retention of what is learned.
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Sankatahara GanapathiMost chantedFor a difficulty already underway. Chanted on Sankashti Chaturthi.
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Maha GanapathiInitiationThe long tantric form, combining several bija syllables.
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Ucchista GanapathiInitiationTantric and restricted. Not published in full.
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Lakshmi GanapathiWhere obstruction concerns money or livelihood.
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Bala GanapathiThe child form. For children's wellbeing and early education.
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Taruna GanapathiThe youthful form. For vigour at the start of a venture.
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Bhakti GanapathiFor devotion and steadiness of practice.
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Veera GanapathiThe warrior form. For courage against opposition.
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Shakti GanapathiFor protection of the household.
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Dwija GanapathiThe twice-born form. For scriptural study.
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Siddhi GanapathiFor accomplishment of what has been begun.
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Kshipra GanapathiFor swift results where time is short.
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Heramba GanapathiThe five-faced form. For protection of the weak.
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Vijaya GanapathiFor victory in contest and litigation.
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Nritya GanapathiThe dancing form. For the performing arts.
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Urdhva GanapathiFor upward movement in career and standing.
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Ekakshara GanapathiThe single-syllable form. Gam.
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Vara GanapathiThe boon-giving form.
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Tryakshara GanapathiThe three-syllable form.
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Kshipra Prasada GanapathiFor quick grace where a matter is urgent.
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Haridra GanapathiThe turmeric form. For auspiciousness in the home.
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Ekadanta GanapathiThe single-tusked form. For focus and singleness of purpose.
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Srishti GanapathiThe creative form. For new ventures.
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Uddanda GanapathiFor the removal of injustice.
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Rinamochana GanapathiSpecifically for release from debt.
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Dhundhi GanapathiFor seeking what has been lost.
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Dwimukha GanapathiThe two-faced form. For clarity in decision.
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Trimukha GanapathiThe three-faced form.
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Simha GanapathiThe lion-mounted form. For fearlessness.
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Yoga GanapathiFor meditative practice and inner discipline.
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Durga GanapathiFor invincibility against obstruction.
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Sankatahara Ganapathi KavachamThe protective armour recitation.
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Shivaशिव20 mantras

From the five-syllable Panchakshari to the Mahamrityunjaya — the most recited verses in the tradition.

Panchakshari — Om Namah ShivayaMost chantedThe five syllables. The central Shaiva mantra.
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MahamrityunjayaMost chantedFor health, longevity and recovery.
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Rudra GayatriThe Gayatri form addressed to Rudra.
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DakshinamoorthyShiva as silent teacher. For memory and understanding.
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Medha DakshinamoorthySpecifically for intellect and examination.
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Kala BhairavaFor protection and removal of fear. Chanted on Kalashtami.
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Asitanga BhairavaFirst of the eight Bhairavas. For creative power.
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Ruru BhairavaSecond Bhairava. For release from karmic burden.
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Chanda BhairavaThird Bhairava. For control of anger and impulse.
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Krodha BhairavaFourth Bhairava. For steadiness under provocation.
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Unmatta BhairavaFifth Bhairava. For freedom from delusion.
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Kapala BhairavaSixth Bhairava. For detachment.
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Bhishana BhairavaSeventh Bhairava. For removal of fear itself.
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Samhara BhairavaEighth Bhairava. For dissolution of what must end.
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ArdhanarishwaraThe half-female form. For marital harmony.
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NatarajaThe cosmic dancer. For the performing arts.
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LingashtakamThe eight verses to the lingam.
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BilvashtakamRecited while offering bilva leaves.
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Shiva Tandava StotramRavana's hymn. Recited on Shivaratri.
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Rudram ChamakamInitiationThe central Vedic recitation to Rudra.
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Deviदेवी24 mantras

The goddess in her forms — from Saraswathi's learning to Pratyangira's protection against directed harm.

SaraswathiMost chantedFor learning, speech and the arts. The seed syllable is Aim.
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LakshmiMost chantedFor prosperity and stability. The seed syllable is Shreem.
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MahalakshmiThe eight-fold form. For comprehensive prosperity.
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DurgaFor protection and courage against opposition.
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Drishti DurgaSpecifically for the evil eye.
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Vana DurgaThe forest form. For protection while travelling.
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PratyangiraInitiationFor deliberate harm and directed ill-will.
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ChandiThe Devi Mahatmyam invocation. Recited during Navaratri.
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Bala Tripura SundariInitiationSri Vidya practice. Received from a teacher.
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VarahiInitiationCommander of Devi's forces. For decisive protection.
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MatangiInitiationFor speech, music and command of language.
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BhuvaneshwariFor expansiveness and freedom from constraint.
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KamakshiFor marriage and the fulfilment of desire.
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MeenakshiFor marital harmony and household prosperity.
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AnnapoornaFor sufficiency of food and never wanting.
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KalaratriThe seventh Navadurga. For removal of fear.
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KatyayaniFor marriage, particularly where it is delayed.
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Mangala GauriFor married life and the wellbeing of a spouse.
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Swayamvara ParvathiFor those seeking a suitable marriage.
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Santoshi MataFor contentment and the settling of disputes.
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Gayatri DeviThe mother of the Vedas in her personified form.
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BhairaviInitiationThe fierce form. For confronting what must be faced.
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DhumavatiInitiationThe widow form. Restricted practice.
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KamalatmikaInitiationThe lotus goddess. For wealth in the Mahavidya sequence.
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Vishnuविष्णु18 mantras

The Ashtakshara and Dwadashakshara, and the forms invoked for specific difficulty.

Ashtakshara — Om Namo NarayanayaMost chantedThe eight syllables. The central Vaishnava mantra.
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DwadashaksharaThe twelve syllables, to Vasudeva.
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Vishnu SahasranamaMost chantedThe thousand names. Recited on Ekadashi.
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NarasimhaFor protection from fear and sudden danger.
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Runa Vimochana NarasimhaSpecifically for release from debt.
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SudarshanaThe discus. For cutting through hostile influence.
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RajagopalaKrishna as Rajagopala. For love and family harmony.
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Vidya RajagopalaFor education and success in study.
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VenkateswaraFor the fulfilment of vows.
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HayagreevaFor knowledge, scholarship and research.
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Bhoo VarahaFor land, property and immovable assets.
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VamanaFor humility and the restoration of balance.
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RamaThe Taraka mantra. For dharma and steadfastness.
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KrishnaFor love, joy and release from sorrow.
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Purusha SuktamThe Vedic hymn to the cosmic person.
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Narayana SuktamThe Vedic hymn to Narayana.
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Lakshmi NarayanaThe couple together. For household prosperity.
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DhanvantariFor health and recovery from illness.
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Muruganमुरुगन्6 mantras

Skanda, Subrahmanya, Kartikeya — one deity across regions, with distinct mantras.

SubrahmanyaMost chantedThe principal mantra. For courage and Mangal affliction.
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ShanmukhaThe six-faced form. Chanted on Shashti.
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Skanda GayatriThe Gayatri form addressed to Skanda.
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Kanda Sashti KavachamThe protective armour. Recited during Skanda Sashti.
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Valli Devasena SamethaWith his consorts. For marriage.
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Bala MuruganThe child form. For children's health.
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Hanumanहनुमान्6 mantras

For strength, protection and the removal of fear. Chanted on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

HanumanMost chantedThe principal mantra. For courage and protection.
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Panchamukhi HanumanThe five-faced form, for protection from five directions.
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Hanuman GayatriThe Gayatri form.
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Hanuman ChalisaMost chantedThe forty verses. The most recited devotional text in India.
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Bajrang BaanFor urgent protection.
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Veera HanumanThe warrior form. For victory over opposition.
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Universalसर्व5 mantras

Not addressed to one deity — recited by anyone, at any time.

The Gayatri MantraInitiationThe most revered verse in the Vedic corpus.
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Guru MantraRecited before study and on Guru Purnima.
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Shanti MantraThe peace invocation that closes any recitation.
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Mrityunjaya TrayambakamThe three-eyed verse, for longevity.
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Sarva MangalaFor general auspiciousness.
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