Chants Of India By Sriram

Devi who represents supreme bliss and showers peace and prosperity. This episode was produced by gaatha story and Narrated by Sriram for Chants of India by Sriram Podcast. You can subscribe Chants of India by Sriram on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chants-of-india-by-sriram/id1451162627?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Google podcasts, Spotify, Headfone, Hubhopper, Storiyoh and other fine apps and sites where you can listen to podcasts. To learn more, visit https://indianchants.xyz (https://indianchants.xyz/)

 On occasion of second day of Navaratri Festival, we pray to Devi (Goddess) Brahmacharini.     This episode was published during Navaratri by Chants of India Podcast, and has been narrated by Sriram.  You can subscribe Chants of India by Sriram on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chants-of-india-by-sriram/id1451162627?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Google podcasts, Spotify, Headfone, Hubhopper, Storiyoh and other fine apps and sites where you can listen to podcasts. To learn more, visit https://indianchants.xyz (https://indianchants.xyz/)

On occasion of Navaratri, listen to the chanting of Goddess Durga in all of her 9 forms. These verses were composed by Markandeya Rishi. In this single chant,  Listen to prayers of goddesses Chandika, Vaishnavi, Maheshwari, Kaumari, Lakshmi, Haripriya, Kalika, Saraswati, Lalita. May these chantings bring you you peace, prosperity and positivity.  This episode was published during Navaratri by Chants of India Podcast, and has been narrated by Sriram.  You can subscribe Chants of India by Sriram on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chants-of-india-by-sriram/id1451162627?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Google podcasts, Spotify, Headfone, Hubhopper, Storiyoh and other fine apps and sites where you can listen to podcasts. To learn more, visit https://indianchants.xyz (https://indianchants.xyz/)

On occasion of the Eighth day of the ascending (waxing phase) of the moon, listen to chanting of Durga Suktam and Devi Suktam.    This is considered to be a very good day for accessing the energy of the goddesses : Durga, Pratyangira and Parahi.  In the bhardapad month, that is. During the time of Ganapati Festival, this is the day for celebration of Gauri - as a part of the "Gauri-Ganapati" festival in Maharashtra.   Goddess Durga is known as Mahishasur Mardini - the destroyer of evil forces and the slayer of the demon Mahishasura.  Goddess Pratangira protects from evil forces and bad influences, particularly witchcraft and occultism.  Goddess Varahi is a Devi with the head of a boar. She was created to banish all evil forces and she is also known as Shakti.  These verses or stotars have been narrated by Sriram for the Podcast Chants of India by Sriram and brought to you by gaatha story.   You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google podcasts, Spotify, Headfone, Hubhopper, Storiyoh and other fine apps and sit

As we celebrate the Ganapati Festival, presenting a special episode on Chants of India by Sriram : Shri Vighneshwara Ashtottara Shata Nama Stotra. (108 names of Shri Vighneshwara) This podcast is produced by gaatha story and you can listen on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena. You can visit https://indianchants.xyz to learn more about this show.

This chanting is in honour of Lord Ganesh- who is also called Ekadanta (The Lord with one tooth or tusk). This episode was narrated by Sriram for Chants of India  by Sriram Podcast. You can subscribe Chants of India by Sriram on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chants-of-india-by-sriram/id1451162627?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Google podcasts, Spotify, Headfone, Hubhopper, Storiyoh and other fine apps and sites where you can listen to podcasts. To learn more, visit https://indianchants.xyz

On occasion of Saturday, the Day of Lord Hanuman, we present to you to two stotras in honour of Lord Hanuman, namely, Anjaneya Gayatri Storta and Samvandanam Stortas. As a bonus, we have a third prayer- Shri Anjaneya Mangalashtakam. These verses or stotars have been narrated by Sriram for the Podcast Chants of India by Sriram and brought to you by gaatha story.   You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google podcasts, Spotify, Headfone, Hubhopper, Storiyoh and other fine apps and sites where you can listen to podcasts. To learn more, visit https://indianchants.xyz

Welcome to today's episode of Chants of India by Sriram. We begin our new season with 2 chants of Lord Shiva, from the Rigveda Mantra Samhita. The first chant is from the 114th Suktam  of the first mandalam and  the 33rd suktam from the second mandalam. To learn more about Rigveda Mantra Smahita, and what mandalams and suktams mean, visit indianchants.xyz/wiki

Akshay Tritiya  festival falls in the months of April and May, Sun and Moon are said to be at their planetary best, also known as Akha Teej. This day marks the Birth anniversaries of Lord Parshurama (6th incarnation of Lord Vishnu) and Goddess Annapurna. Ganesh and Ved Vyas started writing Mahabharata on this day. Krishna Bestowed Wealth on Sudama. It is said that the river Ganga descended from Heaven to Earth on this day. Kuber was blessed by Goddess Lakshmi and he was made treasurer of the Gods. In Jainism- Lord Adinath (first Tirthankar's) celebration occurs on this day.  Listen to the rituals associated with this festival in this episode of Chants of India by Sriram.  This podcast is produced by gaatha story and you can listen on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena. You can visit https://indianchants.xyz to learn more about this show.

The full moon day of the month of Chaitra (which falls in the months of March or April) has many customs and associations attached to it. The most well known is Hanuman Jayanti, the birth of Lord Hanuman. You can listen to stories associated with the Birth of Hanuman on Baalgatha Podcast at  This day also celebrated in honour of ChitraGupta, the keeper of accounts of a person's good and bad deeds. During the month of Chaitra, the sun shines brilliantly and correspondingly, the moon also glows. This is a period of high mental energy for people.  Chants of India by Sriram Podcast is produced by gaatha story and you can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena. You can visit https://indianchants.xyz to learn more about this show.

Chaitra Navratri or 9 nights of fasting and praters begin in the month of Chaitra (which falls in the month of March or April). This festival starts after the Gudi Padwa or Ugadi festival, and is also known as Rama Navratri. All 10 forms of Goddess Shakti are worshipped during this festival. In this episode, your host Sriram explains the significance of this festival, what pujas (prayers) are to be performed on each day, and concludes with the mention of Rama Navami festival, which we will cover in depth in a later episode.  Chants of India by Sriram Podcast is produced by gaatha story and you can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena. You can visit https://indianchants.xyz to learn more about this show.

In this episode, Sriram narrates the 108 names of Lord Vishnu- known as Ananta Ashtotara Shatanamavali (Ashtotara means the number 8 that follows Shata, that is, 100). Chants of India by Sriram Podcast is produced by gaatha story and you can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena. You can visit https://indianchants.xyz to learn more about this show.

Listen to this chanting of Sankata Nashan Ganesh Storta- composed by Narad Muni. Chants of India by Sriram Podcast is produced by gaatha story and you can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena.

On occasion of Ekadashi (Eleventd day of the Lunar fortnight), we bring to you ten short chants of Lord Vishnu, including: a. Om Namo Bhagwate Vasudevaya b. Twameva Mata Pita Twameva c. Shantakaram Bhujagashayanam... Learn the meaning and significance of each of these chants in episode number 11 of Chants of India by Sriram, narrated by Sriram for gaatha story. You can listen to this podcast  on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena.

Budha (Mercury) is considered to be the son of Tara and Chandra. Lord Shiv was pleased with the penance, that is, the prayers and meditation of Budha and blessed him  with the status of a Graha (Planet).  Listen to Budha Gayatri Mantra and Kavacham. These are Dhyana Shlokas. Narrated by Sriram for Chants of India by Sriram Podcast.  You can listen to Chants of India by Sriram on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/chants-of-india-by-sriram/id1451162627?mt=2&uo=4&ls=1) , Google Podcasts (https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hdWRpb2Jvb20uY29tL2NoYW5uZWxzLzQ5ODY2NzcucnNz) , Jio Saavn, Spotify, (https://open.spotify.com/show/4GsYsC95h1wdNCsWHFUxeT) Castbox (https://castbox.fm/channel/Chants-of-India-by-Sriram-id2004897) , Stitcher (http://www.stitcher.com/podcast/gaatha-podcasts/chants-of-india-by-sriram) , Radio Public (https://radiopublic.com/chants-of-india-by-sriram-GZbRRv) , and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena. To le

On occasion of Mahashivratri, we are excited to publish a second episode on Lord Shiva- Chanting of 108 names of Lord Shiva (Shiva Ashtottara Shata Namavali).  Chants of India by Sriram Podcast is produced by gaatha story and you can listen to this podcast  on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena.

On the occasion of Mahashivratri, listen to Eleven mantras of Rudra, one of the many incarnations of Lord Shiva. These chants are from the Rigveda. Chants of India by Sriram Podcast is produced by gaatha story and you can listen to this podcast  on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena.

In a week's time, we will celebrate the festival of Mahashivratri. To mark this festival, today we publish the episode featuring chants to honour the Bhairav avatar of Lord Shiva. Kal means ‘time’ and ‘Bhairava’ the avatar of Shiva. Ashtami after Purnima, or the eighth day after full moon, is considered the ideal day to celebrate this occasion.  Chants of India by Sriram Podcast is produced by gaatha storym and you can listen to this podcast  on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena.

The Significance of Magh Purnima or Maghi Purnima This is a day that falls on the Full moon day of the month of Magh. There are many other names for this Purnima. Magh Purnima is considered to be one of the most auspicious days and a major day for bathing at the confluence of rivers (Sangam) during the Kumbha mela. Lords Vishnu, Hanumanji, Parvati and Brihaspati are worshipped on this day.Some devotees perform Satyanarayan Puja on this day. In Tamil Nadu a float festival is celebrated, when  beautiful idols of Meenakshi and Lord Sundareshwar are taken out in procession. Buddhists also consider this day to be auspicious- Gautam Buddha proclaimed that he would leave the world. Chants of India by Sriram Podcast is produced by gaatha storym and you can listen to this podcast  on Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, and other fine sites and apps where you listen to your favourite shows. Music: Sitar by Leonardoarena.