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Stotra Collection

Read stotras—devotional compositions of praise addressed to a deity or sacred ideal. The collection includes texts with different meters, languages, and recitation traditions.

A varied hymn tradition

Stotra is a broad name for praise poetry and prayer. A text may be a short invocation or a longer composition; the title alone does not establish its source, date, or a single authoritative version.

How to use this collection

Choose a text by its subject, read it at a comfortable pace, and consult a trusted edition when exact wording matters. Translations are interpretations and may differ.

Devotional reading

Rinaharta Shri Ganesh Stotram

An introduction to the stotra honouring Ganesha as remover of debt. More than one debt-relief Ganesha hymn circulates; read in keeping with your tradition.

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Shri Hari Stotram

An introduction to the stotra praising Shri Hari (Vishnu), of the tradition beginning “Jagajjalapalam”. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

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Rinamukti Shri Ganesh Stotram

An introduction to the stotra honouring Shri Ganesha, recited with the wish for freedom from debt. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

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Ram Raksha Stotra

An introduction to the celebrated protective hymn to Shri Ram, traditionally composed by Sage Budha Kaushika from a mantra received in a dream. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

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Rinmochan Mangal Stotra

An introduction to the stotra to Mangal (Mars) recited with the wish for freedom from debt, especially on Tuesdays. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

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Aditya Hridaya Stotra

An introduction to the celebrated sun hymn taught by Sage Agastya to Shri Ram in the Yuddha Kanda of the Valmiki Ramayana. Compare wording with a trusted edition.

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Sri Kanakadhara Stotram

An introduction to the celebrated hymn to Lakshmi traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya, linked with the legend of a shower of gold. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

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Dhanalakshmi Stotram

An introduction to the stotra praising Dhanalakshmi, Lakshmi as giver of wealth and prosperity. Wordings vary across editions.

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Nag Stotram

An introduction to the stotra honouring the Nagas (serpent deities), remembered with special devotion on Nag Panchami. Wordings vary.

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Sri Hanuman Vadavanal Stotra

An introduction to the Vadavanal Stotra honouring Hanuman, traditionally attributed to Vibhishana. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

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Navadurga Stotram

An introduction to the stotra praising the nine forms of Durga, from Shailputri to Siddhidatri, central to the nine nights of Navratri. Wordings vary.

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Shri Saraswati Stotra

An introduction to the stotra praising Saraswati, goddess of learning, recited by students and seekers. Compare the Sanskrit text with a trusted edition.

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Ashtalakshmi Stotram

An introduction to the stotra praising the eight forms of Lakshmi (Adi, Dhana, Dhanya, Gaja, Santana, Veera, Vijaya, Vidya). Wordings vary.

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