| Title | Deity | About and when it is recited |
|---|---|---|
| Shiva Tandava Stotram | Shiva | Attributed to Ravana; praises Shiva’s cosmic dance. Recited on Mondays and Maha Shivaratri. |
| Shri Rudram | Shiva | From the Krishna Yajurveda; chanted during Rudrabhishek. |
| Vishnu Sahasranama | Vishnu | The thousand names of Vishnu from the Mahabharata (Anushasana Parva). Recited on Ekadashi and Thursdays. |
| Lalita Sahasranama | Devi (Lalita Tripurasundari) | The thousand names of the Goddess from the Brahmanda Purana. Recited on Fridays and in Navaratri. |
| Aditya Hridayam | Surya | Taught by the sage Agastya to Rama in the Ramayana (Yuddha Kanda). Recited at sunrise and on Sundays. |
| Kanakadhara Stotram | Lakshmi | Attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. Recited on Fridays and at Diwali. |
| Shri Suktam | Lakshmi | A Vedic hymn to Lakshmi from the Rig Veda Khilani, used in Lakshmi puja. |
| Navagraha Stotram | The nine planets | Attributed to the sage Vyasa; one verse to each graha. |
| Devi Kavacham (Durga Kavach) | Durga | The protective hymn recited before the Durga Saptashati. |
| Ram Raksha Stotram | Rama | Attributed to the sage Budha Kaushika; a hymn of protection. |
| Ganapati Atharvashirsha | Ganesha | An Upanishadic hymn to Ganesha, recited on Chaturthi. |
| Bhaja Govindam | Krishna | Adi Shankaracharya’s verses on devotion and right living. |
All 44 stotra guides
Meaning, timing, method and — for traditional texts — the words themselves.
Aditya Hridayam
The Ramayana's great hymn to the Sun, taught by Sage Agastya to Lord Rama on the battlefield, explained simply.
Shiva Tandava Stotram
Ravana's thunderous hymn to the dancing Shiva, explained verse by verse with practical tips for reciting it at home.
Lingashtakam
Eight gentle verses that bow to the Shiva linga, with their meaning, recitation method and tips for daily practice.
Bilvashtakam
The hymn of the sacred bel leaf, explaining why a single three-lobed leaf offered to Shiva holds such deep meaning.
Shiva Panchakshara Stotram
Adi Shankaracharya's five verses built on the syllables Na-Ma-Shi-Va-Ya, explained simply for daily chanting.
Rudrashtakam
Goswami Tulsidas's eight-verse hymn to Shiva from the Ramcharitmanas, with its story, meaning and recitation tips.
Vishnu Sahasranama
The thousand names of Vishnu taught by Bhishma on his bed of arrows, with practical guidance for regular chanting.
Mahalakshmi Ashtakam
Indra's eight-verse hymn to Goddess Mahalakshmi, with its meaning, the right times to chant and simple home practice.
Kanakadhara Stotram
The hymn young Shankara sang for a poor woman's kindness, said to have brought a shower of golden fruit to her home.
Shri Suktam
The ancient Vedic hymn that invites Goddess Lakshmi into the home, explained verse by verse for devotees and beginners.
Purusha Suktam
The Rigvedic hymn of the cosmic Person, whose thousand heads and eyes contain all creation, explained simply.
Durga Kavach
The Devi Kavacham, the protective armour of the Goddess revealed by Brahma, explained for Navaratri and daily use.
Argala Stotram
The hymn that unbolts the Goddess's grace, with its refrain 'rupam dehi jayam dehi', explained for Navaratri.
Mahishasura Mardini Stotram
The stirring 'Ayi Giri Nandini' hymn to Durga, slayer of Mahishasura, with its meaning and recitation tips.
Ganesh Atharvashirsha
The Ganapati Upanishad that declares Ganesha to be Brahman itself, explained simply with recitation guidance.
Sankatnashan Ganesh Stotram
The Narada Purana hymn of Ganesha's twelve names, chanted to remove troubles, with meanings and a simple daily method.
Ganesha Pancharatnam
Adi Shankaracharya's five jewel-verses to Ganesha, beginning 'Mudakaratta Modakam', explained for daily chanting.
Sankat Mochan Hanuman Ashtak
Eight Awadhi verses recalling how Hanuman rescued the gods and Rama's family from every crisis, explained simply.
Ram Raksha Stotra
Budha Kaushika's protective hymn to Lord Rama, revealed in a dream by Shiva, explained for daily family recitation.
Achyutashtakam
Adi Shankaracharya's melodious garland of the names of Vishnu, Krishna and Rama, explained for joyful daily singing.
Madhurashtakam
Vallabhacharya's hymn declaring everything about Krishna sweet, with its meaning and tips for singing it at home.
Krishnashtakam
The eight verses that salute Krishna as 'Jagadguru', teacher of the world, explained simply with recitation tips.
Govindashtakam
Adi Shankaracharya's hymn that sees the infinite Brahman in the playful child Govinda of Gokul, explained simply.
Bhaja Govindam
Adi Shankaracharya's wake-up call to the restless mind, urging devotion and dispassion, explained verse by theme.
Nirvana Shatakam
Six verses of Adi Shankaracharya declaring 'I am Shiva, pure consciousness and bliss', explained in simple words.
Annapurna Stotram
Adi Shankaracharya's hymn to Annapurna, the Mother of Kashi who feeds the world, explained for the family kitchen.
Navagraha Stotram
Vyasa's nine verses saluting the nine grahas, from Surya to Ketu, with calm guidance on reciting them at home.
Dashratha Krit Shani Stotra
King Dasharatha's hymn that won Shani Dev's blessing, with its story, meaning and calm guidance for Saturdays.
Rin Mochak Mangal Stotra
The traditional Tuesday prayer to Mangal Dev for relief from debt, with its meaning, method and sensible advice.
Surya Ashtakam
Eight verses saluting Surya Dev, the visible god of light and health, with a simple sunrise practice for families.
Tulsi Stotram
Hymns to Tulsi Devi, the sacred basil beloved of Vishnu, with the eight names, meanings and a simple daily practice.
Lakshmi Narayan Stotram
Praying to Lakshmi and Narayana together as the divine couple of Vaikuntha, with meaning and a simple home method.
Baglamukhi Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram
The 108 names of Goddess Baglamukhi, the golden Mahavidya who stills harmful speech, explained with care.
Lalita Sahasranama
The thousand names of Goddess Lalita Tripurasundari from the Brahmanda Purana, explained with a practical guide.
Saundarya Lahari
Adi Shankaracharya's hundred verses on the Divine Mother's power and beauty, explained for devotees and beginners.
Kalabhairava Ashtakam
Adi Shankaracharya's eight verses to Kalabhairava, the guardian of Kashi, explained with stories and practice tips.
Dakshinamurthy Stotram
Adi Shankaracharya's ten verses to Shiva as the silent teacher under the banyan tree, explained in plain words.
Shiva Mahimna Stotram
Pushpadanta's celebrated hymn on the boundless greatness of Shiva, with its story, meaning and recitation tips.
Chandrashekhara Ashtakam
The young sage Markandeya's hymn of refuge in Shiva, the moon-crested Lord who conquered death, explained.
Ganga Stotram
Adi Shankaracharya's hymn to Mother Ganga, who flows from Shiva's locks to purify the world, explained simply.
Yamunashtakam
Shri Vallabhacharya's eight verses to Yamuna Maharani, Krishna's beloved river, explained for Vraja devotees.
Hanuman Bahuk
Tulsidas's heartfelt prayer to Hanuman, written in old age amid arm pain, explained with method and care.
Narayana Kavacham
The armour of Narayana from the Bhagavata Purana, taught to Indra by Vishvarupa, explained with a simple method.
Devi Aparadha Kshamapana Stotram
Adi Shankaracharya's tender hymn asking the Divine Mother's forgiveness: a bad son may exist, never a bad mother.
Each guide below gives the meaning, when and how to recite it and, for traditional texts, the words themselves. Corrections: content@aaradhyaapp.com.
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