Chants of India by Sriram

On the fifth day of Navaratri Festival, we worship Devi Skandamata. She is the Goddess responsible for action and activity. The represents icchaskakti (the power of intention), gyanshakti (the power of knowledge) and krisyashakti (the power of action). Devi Parvati in this form is the mother of Skanda (Kartikeya), and she is called Skandamata.  This episode was published during Navaratri by Chants...

On Fourth Day of Navaratri Festival, we worship the Devi in the form of Maa Kushmanda Devi. The word Ku means a little, Ushma means warmth or energy\'s and anda means an Egg (In this case, the Cosmic Egg from which the Universe is said to have evolved). Listen to this stotra in honour of Devi Kushmanda, narrated by Sriram. This episode was produced by gaatha story for Chants of India by Sriram Pod...

This is the chanting of Devis - composed by Sage Markandeya. This is in praise of Devi and invokes her various forms - the slayer of the demons Mahishasur, Shumbha Nishumbha, one who showers success, victory and success. Also praised is her Chandika avataar. This episode was published during Navaratri by Chants of India Podcast, and has been narrated by Sriram.  You can subscribe Chants of India b...

Chandraghanta Devi 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...

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. 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...

You can listen to a related episode, which is the chanting of Durga Ashtami Stotra, in Season I, episode 6 of the chants of India Podcast.

Listen to chanting of 108 names of Shri Vighneshwara or Lord Ganapati.

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...

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 gaathastory . Music: Leonardarena. You can subscri...

Welcomt to Secons Season of Chants of India by Sriram. Today we present to you. We are back after a rather long break, with a new series of mantras, chanting and narrations. We begin our new season with 2 chants of Lord Shiva, from the Rigveda Mantra Samhita.

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 He...

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 ChitraGupta, the keeper of accounts of a person\'s good and bad deeds. During the...

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 b...

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: Si...

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 A...

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 ,Go...

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 Le...

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 Leonardoaren...

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 ga...

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 de...

On September 4th 2019, to mark the occasion of the \"Gauri-Ganapati\" festival we will publish a special episode of Durga Suktam and Devi Suktam chantings. You can listen to that episode on the chants of India Podcast. You can listen to Chants of India by Sriram on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Jio Saavn, Spotify, Castbox, Stitcher, Radio Public, and other fine sites and apps where you listen t...

On Saturday, we pray to Lord Shani, the son of Chaya Devi and Surya. He is considered to be a benefactor as well as vindictive, depending on one\'s Karma. He is considered to be the Lord of Makara and Kumbha Rashis (Capricon and Aquarius). We bring to you a second episode today, featuring 108 names of Lord Shani (Shanaishchara Ashrottara Namavali). Listen to these narrations on the Chants of India...