Puranic Mantra · Goddess Annapurna
अन्नपूर्णा मंत्र
Annapurna Mantra
Sanskrit (Devanagari)
ॐ ह्रीं नमो भगवति माहेश्वरि अन्नपूर्णे स्वाहा
Transliteration
Om Hrīṃ Namo Bhagavati Māheśvari Annapūrṇe Svāhā
Meaning
Om, salutations with the seed syllable Hrim to the divine goddess, the great Shakti Annapurna, the one who is full of food and nourishment — Svaha (I offer this unto you).
Last updated: 23 April 2026 · Traditional Vedic mantra
Benefits of Annapurna Mantra
- ·Blesses the home with abundance of food, nourishment, and freedom from hunger
- ·Removes poverty and financial scarcity — especially related to food and basic needs
- ·Brings harmony and prosperity to the kitchen and dining space of the home
- ·Improves digestion and physical nourishment — transforms food into health
- ·Invokes the maternal blessings of Shakti in the form of divine provider
- ·Removes the fear of scarcity and instills gratitude and contentment
How to Chant
- 1.Chant in the kitchen or near the place where food is stored or cooked
- 2.Sit facing north; light a ghee lamp and offer flowers and rice or grain to the goddess
- 3.Best chanted before cooking or before the first meal of the day
- 4.Visualize the goddess as golden-complexioned, holding a jewelled vessel full of food
- 5.Use a crystal or white sandalwood mala for counting — both are sacred to Shakti
- 6.Offer a portion of the cooked food to the goddess before eating (Naivedya)
Best Time
Before cooking (morning). Navratri especially. Annapurna Jayanti (Margashirsha Purnima). Full moon days.
Recommended Count
108 times daily. On Navratri and Annapurna Jayanti: 1008 times.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.What is the significance of Goddess Annapurna?
Annapurna is the goddess of food and nourishment — a form of Parvati, the consort of Shiva. According to legend, when Shiva declared the material world an illusion, Parvati withdrew all food from creation to show that even spiritual seekers depend on nourishment. Shiva himself had to beg from her, acknowledging that nourishment is sacred. Kashi (Varanasi) is her primary seat.
Q.Can the Annapurna Mantra help with financial problems?
Yes. While the Lakshmi Mantra addresses wealth broadly, the Annapurna Mantra specifically addresses abundance of sustenance and freedom from want. It is especially recommended for those facing food insecurity, struggling with poverty, or experiencing scarcity in household provisions. Regular chanting is said to ensure the home never lacks for food or basic necessities.