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Mangala Kavacham

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Devotional text

magalakavaca
{|| magalakavaca ||}
īgaṇeśāya namaḥ |
aya īagārakakavacatomaya kayapa ṛiṣaḥ,
anuṭu chadaḥ, agārako devatā, bhaumaīyatha jape ivinayogaḥ |
ratābaro ratavapuḥ ikarīṭī catubhujo meṣagamo gadābhṛ |
dharāsutaḥ śatadharaca śūlī sadā mama yāradaḥ śātaḥ || 1||
agārakaḥ iśaro raemukhaṃ vai dharaṇīsutaḥ |
vau ratābaraḥ pātu nee me ratalocanaḥ || 2||
nāsāṃ śatadharaḥ pātu mukhaṃ me ratalocanaḥ |
bhujau me ratamālī ca hatau śatadharatathā || 3||
vaḥ pātu varāgaca dayaṃ pātu roihataḥ |
kaṭa me harājaca mukhaṃ caiva dharāsutaḥ || 4||
jānujaghe kujaḥ pātu pādau bhatiyaḥ sadā |
savayayāina cāgāina raeme meṣavāhanaḥ || 5||
ya idaṃ kavacaṃ idayaṃ savaśauinavāraṇa |
bhūtaetipaśācānāṃ nāśanaṃ savaisida || 6||
savarogaharaṃ caiva savasapadaṃ śubha |
bhutamutadaṃ nṝṇāṃ savasaubhāyavadhana |
rogabadhivamoṃ ca sayametana saṃśayaḥ || 7||
|| iita īmākaḍeyapurāṇe magalakavacaṃ sapūṇa ||

About this kavacham — Navagraha

Devotional recitation is one of the simplest and most powerful practices in the Hindu tradition. Regular chanting calms the mind, purifies the atmosphere of the home, and deepens one’s connection with the deity. These sacred compositions have been sung by devotees for generations and are suitable for daily practice, during morning or evening puja, or on special festival days.

How to chant

Sit comfortably facing your home altar or a clean, quiet space. Light a lamp or incense if you wish. Begin with a short prayer to Ganesha, then recite the text slowly and clearly, focusing on the meaning rather than speed. Consistency matters more than duration — even five minutes of daily chanting brings visible peace of mind.

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