Annapurna Mantra

O Goddess Kaumari, who resides in Kailash with Lord Shiva, you are the giver of liberation and the goddess of Kashi. O Mother Annapurna, accept my prayers and bless me with food as alms.

O Mother, you are the source of yogic bliss and the destroyer of enemies. Your blessings inspire devotion in people's hearts. You hold the power of the Sun, Moon, and Fire within you. Please bless me and provide food.

O Mother, the entire universe exists within you. It is because of your divine power that everything functions in this world. You are the source of all knowledge and science. O Goddess Annapurna, please bless me with food.

You are adorned with beautiful jewel-studded ornaments and wear a garment of gold. You have a pearl necklace around your neck, and your divine radiance is pure and bright. Your body emits the fragrance of saffron and agarwood. O Goddess of Kashi, please bless me with food without delay.

O Mother, you always bring eternal bliss. One of your hands is in the Varada Mudra (blessing posture), which removes fear, and the other blesses devotees with food. You purify all sins and are the manifestation of Maheshwari (Divine Mother). O Goddess Annapurna, bless your devotee with food and nourishment.

Who is Goddess Annapurna?

Goddess Annapurna is known as the Goddess of Food and Nourishment. She is an incarnation of Mata Parvati, the divine power of Lord Shiva. In Hindu tradition, it is considered auspicious to chant Annapurna Mantras before eating food. By doing so, one expresses gratitude to the Goddess for the blessing of food. To receive the blessings of Maa Annapurna, one should always keep the home, especially the kitchen, clean. It is also considered beneficial to donate food to the needy or Brahmins on every Ekadashi.

How to Chant Annapurna Mantra

1. Take a Bath & Wear Clean Clothes – Before chanting the Annapurna Mantra, take a bath and wear clean clothes.

2. Clean the House & Kitchen – Clean the entire house, especially the kitchen and stove. Sprinkle Ganga water for purification.

3. Prepare a Sacred Space – Place a yellow or red cloth on a platform and set up the Navagraha (nine planets) idols or symbols.

4. Offer Decorations to Goddess Annapurna – Present clothes, jewelry, and other decorative items to the Goddess.

5. Purify the Cooking Stove – Sprinkle turmeric, kumkum, rice, and flowers on the cooking stove. Light incense and lamps.

6. Start Chanting – Begin reciting the Annapurna Mantra with devotion.

Benefits of Chanting Annapurna Mantra

1. Ensures that food will never be scarce, even in difficult times.

2. Those who worship Goddess Annapurna and respect food will never go hungry.

3. Enhances the nutritional value of food and fills the home with positive energy.

4. Keeps the household storage full and attracts prosperity.

Things to Keep in Mind While Chanting

1. Do not eat food until you finish chanting the mantra.

2. Avoid tamasic food (such as meat, garlic, and onion) during the chant.

3. Keep the kitchen clean and prepare food with purity.

4. Never disrespect women or food in your home.