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Rahu Kavacham

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Devotional text

rāhukavaca
{|| rāhukavaca ||}
īgaṇeśāya namaḥ |
ṇamāima sadā rāhuṃ śūpakāraṃ ikarīiṭana |
saihakeyaṃ karālāyaṃ lokānāmabhayada || 1||
nīlābaraḥ iśaraḥ pātu lalāṭaṃ lokavidataḥ |
cauṣī pātu me rāhuḥ oe vadhaśiraravā || 2||
nāisakāṃ me dhūvaṇaḥ śūlapāiṇamukhaṃ mama |
ijavāṃ me sihakāsūnuḥ kaṭhaṃ me kiṭhanāikaḥ || 3||
bhujageśo bhujau pātu nīlamāyābaraḥ karau |
pātu vaḥthalaṃ maī pātu ku ivadhutudaḥ || 4||
kaṭa me ivakaṭaḥ pātu ū me surapūijataḥ |
vabhanujanunī pātu jaghe me pātu jāhā || 5||
guphau hapitaḥ pātu pādau me bhīṣaṇākṛitaḥ |
savayagāina me pātu nīlacadanabhūṣaṇaḥ || 6||
rāhoiradaṃ kavacamṛidavatudaṃ yo bhayā paṭhayanuidanaṃ inayataḥ śuicaḥ sa |
ānoita kītamatulāṃ iyamṛimāyurāroyamāmivajayaṃ ca iha tasādā || 7||
|| iita īmahābhārate dhṛtarāsajayasaṃvāde oṇapavaiṇa rāhukavacaṃ sapūṇa ||

About this kavacham

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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