राहु कवचम्
Rahu Kavacham
Rahu Kavacham
Text in देवनागरी script
Devotional text
राहुकवच
{॥ राहुकवच ॥}
ीगणेशाय नमः ।
णमािम सदा राहुं शूपकारं िकरीिटन ।
सिहकेयं करालायं लोकानामभयद ॥ १॥
नीलाबरः िशरः पातु ललाटं लोकविदतः ।
चुषी पातु मे राहुः ोे वधशिररवा ॥ २॥
नािसकां मे धूवणः शूलपािणमुखं मम ।
िजवां मे सिहकासूनुः कठं मे किठनािकः ॥ ३॥
भुजगेशो भुजौ पातु नीलमायाबरः करौ ।
पातु वःथलं मी पातु कु िवधुतुदः ॥ ४॥
कट मे िवकटः पातु ऊ मे सुरपूिजतः ।
वभनुजनुनी पातु जघे मे पातु जाहा ॥ ५॥
गुफौ हपितः पातु पादौ मे भीषणाकृितः ।
सवयगािन मे पातु नीलचदनभूषणः ॥ ६॥
राहोिरदं कवचमृिदवतुदं यो भया पठयनुिदनं िनयतः शुिचः स ।
ानोित कीतमतुलां ियमृिमायुरारोयमामिवजयं च िह तसादा ॥ ७॥
॥ इित ीमहाभारते धृतरासजयसंवादे ोणपविण राहुकवचं सपूण ॥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.