Museum of Indian Devotional Heritage
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ
“O curved-trunk, mighty one, radiant as a million suns — make all my undertakings free of obstacles.”
Ganesha invocation · Ancient
The verse with which countless ceremonies begin, invoking the remover of obstacles before any new venture.
Today’s Reflection
“O curved-trunk, mighty one, radiant as a million suns — make all my undertakings free of obstacles.”
— Ganesha invocation · Ancient
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Chalisaहिन्दी
Hanuman Chalisa
Tulsidas · 16th century
A 40-verse hymn to Hanuman — courage, strength and unwavering devotion, recited daily across India.
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Chalisaहिन्दी
Hanuman Chalisa — Complete
Tulsidas · 16th century
The complete 40-verse hymn (chalisa) by Goswami Tulsidas.
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Ashtakamहिन्दी
Sankat Mochan Hanumanashtak
Tulsidas · 16th century
Tulsidas's plea to Hanuman, the remover of all troubles.
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Stotraहिन्दी
Bajrang Baan — Opening
Tulsidas (attributed) · 16th century
The 'arrow of Hanuman' — a fierce, fast-acting plea for protection and the swift end of distress.
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