Sacred Texts & Prayers

Sri Rudram

Sri Rudram is the great Vedic hymn to Rudra. This collection page links the Namakam and the Chamakam so each can be opened, studied and recited on its own page.

श्रीरुद्रम्

DeityLord Shiva / Rudra

Source traditionKrishna Yajurveda, Taittiriya Samhita

Traditional sourceKrishna Yajurveda, Taittiriya Samhita 4.5 (Namakam) and 4.7 (Chamakam).

Vedic pronunciation and svara are important. Devotees wishing to recite this text formally are encouraged to learn under a qualified Vedic teacher.

Recitation

How it is traditionally used

Sri Rudram is recited in Shiva worship, pradosha observances and special homas. Namakam and Chamakam are traditionally recited together. Formal Vedic recitation should be learned from a qualified teacher.

Texts in this collection

ShivaReceived — Review Pending
Sri Rudram — Namakam
श्रीरुद्रम् — नमकम्
Principal Namakam in eleven anuvakas, with supplementary and concluding mantras.
Lord Shiva / Rudra
Open this text
ShivaReceived — Review Pending
Sri Rudram — Chamakam
श्रीरुद्रम् — चमकम्
Chamakam route reserved for reviewed Vedic text.
Lord Shiva / Rudra
Open this text

Om Namo Venkatesaya

Namakam

Text awaiting submission and review.

Chamakam

Text awaiting submission and review.

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Related prayers

ShivaReceived — Review Pending
Sri Rudram — Namakam
श्रीरुद्रम् — नमकम्
Principal Namakam in eleven anuvakas, with supplementary and concluding mantras.
Lord Shiva / Rudra
Open this text
ShivaReceived — Review Pending
Sri Rudram — Chamakam
श्रीरुद्रम् — चमकम्
Chamakam route reserved for reviewed Vedic text.
Lord Shiva / Rudra
Open this text
Daily PrayersReceived — Review Pending
Deity Prayers
देवता प्रार्थनाः
Short prayers organised by deity for household recitation.
Several deities
Open this text

About this library

These pages offer traditional Sanskrit for private devotion. English lines are short original summaries, not a copyrighted translation. This is a growing library, not an official TTD text and not an authoritative edition of any shakha.

This page does not imply endorsement by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, Indian Railways, Saregama, or any singer or recording company.

Established through the devotion and collective efforts of the local railway community of Alipurduar Junction and local devotees.