Prayers & Chants

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These traditional prayers are shared for personal devotion and spiritual learning.

ஓம் சரவணபவாய நமஹ

Om Saravanabhavaya Namaha

Salutations to Murugan, born of the sacred Saravana.

When to chant · A gentle way to begin the morning, or to settle the mind before prayer.

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ஓம் ஸ்ரீ சுப்பிரமணியாய நமஹ

Om Sri Subrahmanyaya Namaha

Salutations to Sri Subramanya, the divine teacher and warrior.

When to chant · Devotees often turn to this name when seeking clarity before study or work.

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ஓம் ஷண்முகாய நமஹ

Om Shanmukhaya Namaha

Salutations to the six-faced Lord.

When to chant · Softly repeated while lighting a lamp, or during quiet evening remembrance.

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குருவாய் வருவாய் அருள்வாய் குகனே

Guruvai Varuvai, Arulvai Guhane

Come as my teacher and bless me, O Guha.

When to chant · A quiet line to hold when guidance is needed.

Kandar Anubhuti

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ஓம் வள்ளி தேவசேனா சமேத ஸ்ரீ சுப்பிரமணியாய நமஹ

Om Valli Devasena Sametha Sri Subrahmanyaya Namaha

Salutations to Sri Subramanya together with Valli and Devasena.

When to chant · A fuller salutation, welcomed on festival mornings and family occasions.

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