Sankeerthana : Vedukondama

Ragam : Janjuti raga

Pallavi:
vedukondaama venkatagiri venkateshwaruni

Charanam1:
amati mrokkula vaade adi devude
vadu tomani palyalavade durita dooryude

Charanam2:
vaddee kasulavade vanajanaabhude
puttu godrallaku bidda lichhe govindaude

Charanam3:
yelimi koririna varaalichhe devude
vadu alamelmamga shree venkatadri naadhude

Human beings attain the highest level of wisdom by worshipping Saraswati and obtaining true

knowledge.Before kids are taught to read and write, their parents obtain blessings from

Goddess Saraswati by performing the ‘akshara abhyasam’.

Saraswathi Namasthubyam,

Varadey Kaamarupinee!

Vidhyarambham Karishyami,

Sidhir bhavathu mey sada

Oh Goddess, Saraswathi, my humble salutations to you, who are the fulfiller of all my

wishes. I start my studies with the request that thou will bestow Thy blessings on me

This prayer is chanted before beginning a class or at the beginning of one’s studies so that all

learning may resolve in knowledge alone. It is addresses to Goddess Saraswathi, who

symbolizes all forms of knowledge, including the knowledge of the performing arts.
Another sloka for kids is

Gnanananda mayam devam | Hayagriva Jayanthi Special | Slokam

Gnana nanda Mayam Devam

Nirmala Spatika Kruthim

Aadharam Sarva Vidyanam

Hayagrivam Upasmahe

Bhasma (the holy ash) is the ash from the homa (sacrificial fire) where special wood along with ghee and other herbs
is offered as worship of the Lord. Or the deity is worshipped by pouring ash as abhisheka and is then distributed as
bhasma.

Bhasma has medicinal value and is used in many ayurvedic medicines. It absorbs excess moisture from the body and

prevents colds and headaches. The Upanishads say that the famous Mrityunjaya mantra should be chanted whilst

applying ash on the forehead.

OM Tryambakam yajaamahe

Sugandhim pushtivardhanam

Urvaa rukamiva bhandhanaan

Mrytyor muksheeyamaa amrutaat

 GanaNayaka Ashtakam
"Ekadantam Mahaakaayam Taptakaajnchana sannibham
LambodaraM VishaalaaxaM Vande Ham GaNanaayakam
Mounji Krishnajeenadharam NaagaYagnopaveethanam
Bhalendu Sakalam Moulim, Vande Ham Gananayakam
Chitraratna Vichitragam Chitrmaalaa Vibhushitham
Kamarupadharam Devam, Vande Ham Gananayakam
Gajavaktam SuraSreshtam, Karnachamara Bhushitham
Pasamkusadharam Devam, Vande Ham Gananayakam
Mushikootham maaruhya Devasura Mahaahavey
Yooddukamam Mahaaveeram, Vande Ham Gananayakam
Yaksha Kinnera Gandharva, Siddi Vidhyadharay Sadha
Stuyamanam MahaaBhaahum, Vande Ham Gananayakam
Ambika Hryudayanandham, Matrubhihi Pariveshtitham
BhaktaPriyam Madhoonmatham, Vande Ham Gananayakam
SarvaVignaharam Devam SarvaVigna Vivarjetham
Sarvasiddi Pradhataaram, Vande Ham Gananayakam
Ganashtakam Idham Punyam Yah Pateth Satatham Narah
Siddyanthi Sarva kaaryaani, Vidhayaavan Dhanavaan Bhaveth
Ithi Sri GanaNayashtakam"

GanaNayaka Ashtakam
GanaNayaka Ashtakam is the eight part Stotram (hymn or verse) of Lord Ganesha. This Ashtakam is used
for invoking Lord Ganesha.
 Ekadantam Mahaakaayam Taptakaajnchana sannibham
LambodaraM VishaalaaxaM Vande Ham GaNanaayakam
You are one tusked, have a massive, enormous and a hot-golden colored body. You have a large pot like
belly, beautiful eyes and I bow to you the leader of ganas (followers of Lord Shiva)
 Mounji Krishnajeenadharam NaagaYagnopaveethanam
Bhalendu Sakalam Moulim, Vande Ham Gananayakam
The one who is victorious and has the color of his body as Krishna varnam (smoke-hued) and who uses
snake as yagnopaveet (janeu; a holy thread that is tied around the belly). The one who has a waxing moon
on his head, I bow to you the leader of the ganas.
 Chitraratna Vichitragam Chitrmaalaa Vibhushitham
Kamarupadharam Devam, Vande Ham Gananayakam
 The one who makes a picture perfect pose, who has a garland adorning around his neck and who takes the
form of Kama Roop (the form which is immensely attractive), I bow to you the leader of ganas.
 Gajavaktam SuraSreshtam, Karnachamara Bhushitham
Pasamkusadharam Devam, Vande Ham Gananayakam
The one who has a face of an elephant and still considered the best, who is beautifully adorned
with karnchamra (cowrie, which is used as an ornament for the ear of an elephant) and who
holds Pashan and Kusha (weapons used in war), I bow to the leader of the ganas.
 Mushikootham maaruhya Devasura Mahaahavey
Yooddukamam Mahaaveeram, Vande Ham Gananayakam
The one who uses mushika (mouse) as his chariot, the one who is prayed by everyone and the one who is
a mahaveer (extremely brave), I bow to that Lord Ganesha.
 Yaksha Kinnera Gandharva, Siddi Vidhyadharay Sadha
Stutyamanam MahaaBhaahum, Vande Ham Gananayakam
The one to whom yaksha, kinnera and gandharva (semi-Gods) pray, who is the one who has
the vidya (teachings) to acquire Siddhi (opulence), whose stuti (prayers) people sing by heart and who has
strong arms, I bow to the leader of the ganas.
 Ambika Hryudayanandham, Matrubhihi Pariveshtitham
BhaktaPriyam Madhoonmatham, Vande Ham Gananayakam
The one who is dear to the mother, who is always at mother’s service, who is dear to his devotees and who
ends the wars, I bow to the leader of the ganas.
 SarvaVignaharam Devam SarvaVigna Vivarjetham
Sarvasiddi Pradhataaram, Vande Ham Gananayakam
The Lord who takes all our problems, who diminished all the obstacles and problems coming our way and
the one who gives all types of Siddhi (opulence), I bow to the leader of the ganas.
 GanAshtakam Idham Punyam Yah Pateth Satatham Narah
Siddyanthi Sarva kaaryaani, Vidhayaavan Dhanavaan Bhaveth
This GanAshtakam gives the virtue to those who read it with Bhakti (devotion), this Ashtakam proves
beneficial to those who read it and make the person intelligent and wealthy

SRI GANESHA VANDANAM

"Suklaambaratharam Vishnum Sasivarnam Chaturbujam,
Prasanna Vadhanam Dhayaye’t Sarva Vighnopa Santhaye.
Agajaanana Padmaarkam Gajaananam Maharrnisam,
Ane’kadantam Bhakthaanam Ekadandham Upaasmahe.
Gajaananam Bhuta Ganadhi Sevitam, Kapiththa Jambu Phala Saara Bhaksitham
Umasutham Soka Vinaasa Kaarakam, Namaami Vighneswara Paadapankajam
Sa Jayathi Sindura Vadhanoo Devoo Yathpaada pankaja smaranam
Vaasaramani Riva Thamasaam Rasinnaasayathi Vignananam
Sumukhascha Ekadhanthascha Kapilo Gajakarnakah
Lambodharascha Vikatah Vignaraajo Vinayakah
 Dhoomakethur Ganaathyaksho Phaalachandro Gajaananah
Vakrathundah Soorppa Karnah He’rambah Skandha Poorvajah
Shodasaythani Namani Yah:Pataithchanu yadhapi
Vidhya Rambhe Vivahe Cha, Pravese Nirgamey Thadaah
Sangramey Sankate Chayeva, Vignastanya na Jaayathey
Vignadwamta nivaranaaika taranirvignatavi Havyava
DwignaVyala Kulasya Matha Garudo Vigneba Panchananah
Vigneytunga GiriPrabaydena PVir Vignabhdi Sumboodhbavo
Vignagnauga Ganaprachanda Pavanoo Vigneshwarah Pathumamaam
Ithi Sri Ganapathi Vandanam."

Saraswathi Dwadasa Nama Stotram

Saraswati Thwayam Drusthya Veena Pustaka Dharini
Hamsa Vahana Samayuktha Vidya Danakaree Mama

Prathamam Bharathee Nama Dwitheeyam Cha Saraswathi

Trutheeyam Sharada Devi Chaturtham Hamsa Vahini

Panchamam Jagathee Kiyaatham Shastam Vaageeshwari Thadhaa

Koumaari Sapthamam Proktham Ashtamam Brahma Charinee

Navamam Buddhi Dhaatree Cha Dashamam Varadhaayini

Eka dasham Kshudhra Ghantaa Dwadasam Bhuvaneshwaree

Braahmee Dwadasa Naamaani Trisandyam Yah Patennaraha

Sarva Siddhi Karee Tasya Prasanna Parameshwari

Saame Vasathu Jihvaagre Brahma Roopa Saraswathi

Vasudeva Sutam Devam Lyrics
Vasudeva Sutam Devam lyrics is also known as Krishnashtakam.
Krishna Ashtakam is the devotional stotra of Lord Krishna. This
popular prayer is believed to be written by Adi Shankaracharya.
Translated by PR Ramachander. Here is the lyrics of Krishnashtakam
in English with meanings.

Vasudeva Sutam Devam Lyrics

1) Vasudeva Sutam Devam,

Kamsa Chanura Mardhanam,
Devaki Paramaanandham,
Krishnam Vande Jagat Gurum

I salute the world teacher Krishna,

Who is the son of Vasudeva,
Who killed Kamdsa and Chanura,
And the source of great joy to Devaki

2) Athasee Pushpa Sangasam,

Hara Noopura Shobhitham,
Rathna Kankana Keyuram,
Krishnam Vande Jagat Gurum

I salute the world teacher Krishna,

Who is surrounded by hemp flowers,
Who shines in necklaces and anklets,
And who wears gem studded bangles and armlets

3) Kutilalaka Samyuktham ,
Poorna Chandra Nibhananam,
Vilasad Kundala Dharam,
Krishnam Vande Jagat Gurum

I salute the world teacher Krishna,

Who is with curly locks of hair,
Who resembles the full moon,
And who shines in his ear studs

4) Mandhaara Gandha Samyuktham,

Charu Hasam, Chathur bhujam,
Barhi Pinnchava Choodangam,
Krishnam Vande Jagat Gurum
I salute the world teacher Krishna,
Who is with the smell of Mandhara flowers,
Who has a pretty smile and four hands,
And who wears the feather of peacock

5) Uthphulla Pathra Padamaksham,

Neelaji Mudha Sannibham,
Yadavaanaam Siro Rathnam,
Krishnam Vande Jagat Gurum

I salute the world teacher Krishna,

Who has eyes like fully opened petals of lotus,
Who resembles the rich blue cloud,
And is the greatest gem among Yadavas

6) Rukmani Keli Samyuktham,

Peetambara Sushobhitham,
Avaptha Thulasi Gandham,
Krishnam Vande Jagat Gurum

I salute the world teacher Krishna,

Who is with the playuful Rukhmani,
And who shines in yellow silks,
And who has the scent of holy basil

7) Gopeenaam Kucha Dwanda,

Kunkumankitha Vakshasam,
Sri Niketham, Maheshvasam,
Krishnam Vande Jagat Gurum

I salute the world teacher Krishna,

Who is coated with the saffron powder,
From the two breasts of gopis,
And who is the home of Lakshmi and
In whom the great God lives.

8) Sri Vathsankam Mahoraskam,

Vana Maala Virajitham,
Sankha Chakra Dharam Devam,
Krishnam Vande Jagat Gurum

I salute the world teacher Krishna,

Who has Sri Vathsa on his chest,
Who is deorated by forest garland,
And is the God who holds conch and wheel

9) Krishnashtakam Mitham Punyam,

Prathar Uthaya Ya Padteth,
Kodi Janma Krutham papam,
Sathyameva Vinasyathi

If this blessed octet on Krishna,

Is sung as soon as one wakes up in the morning,
The sins done in billions of births,
Will truly be destroyed