These five mantras form the complete devotional practice at the Sree Suryamangalam Bagalamukhi Devi Temple. They are drawn from the Atharvana Veda tradition and are used in daily japa, homam, and yagam worship. Anyone with sincere intent may begin chanting the Moola Mantra; for the Maha Mantra and the protective mantras, the Peetam recommends receiving formal mantra diksha from a qualified acharya before undertaking a sustained japa practice.
In Vedic tradition, every mantra carries a chandas — a sacred metadata set identifying its seer (Rishi who perceived it), its metre (Chanda governing its rhythm), and the deity it addresses (Devathaa). These three together authenticate a mantra's lineage and guide the practitioner's intent.
The Brahathi Chanda is one of the primary Vedic metres — a 36-syllable form associated with power, stability, and divine sovereignty. Its use in the Bagalamukhi tradition reflects the stambhana (paralyzing, stabilizing) character of the Goddess herself.
The Goddess’s seed syllable is Hreem, the Devi bija that carries her stambhana shakti. Each of its four sounds holds a specific elemental and cosmological weight.
The Shiva sound · primordial space, the field from which all manifests.
The fire sound · transformative power, the burning-away of obstacle.
The Mahamaya sound · divine cosmic power, the Devi's immanent grace.
The nasalised resonance · the final seal, the sound that returns to silence.
All four aksharas fused into one syllable — the complete invocation of Bagalamukhi.
The foundational nine-syllable mantra — the seed of Bagalamukhi worship, suitable for daily japa from the very beginning of one's devotional practice.
ॐ ह्रीं बगलामुखि स्वाहा:
Om Hreem Bagalamukhi Swaahaa
"Om — the primordial sound. Hreem — the Bagalamukhi bija, a 4-sound conjunct of Ha+Ra+Ī+Anusvāra invoking the Devi's stambhana shakti. Bagalamukhi — the Goddess who seizes and stills all adversarial forces. Swaahaa — the oblation seal, offering this invocation into the sacred fire of the divine."
The full-form stambhana mantra — long, complete, and potent. Used for pacifying enemies, stilling hostile opposition, and resolving court matters through Devi's direct intervention.
ॐ ह्रीं बगलामुखि सर्वशत्रूणां वाचं मुखं पदं स्तम्भय
जिह्वां कीलय बुद्धिं विनाशय ह्रीं ॐ स्वाहा:
Om Hreem Bagalamukhi Sarvasathroonaam Vaacham Mukam Padam Sthambhaya Jihvaam Keelaya Buddhim Vinaashaya Hreem Om Swaahaa
"Om Hreem Bagalamukhi — still the speech of all enemies, paralyse their mouths, immobilise their feet, silence their tongues, and destroy their hostile intellect. Hreem Om Swaahaa."
Purpose & Cautions
This mantra directly invokes Bagalamukhi Devi's stambhana (paralysing) power against hostile forces — those who bear ill will, pursue legal action, spread false accusations, or seek to undermine through speech and action. It is the mantra chanted in the Amavasya Yagam performed every month at this temple.
The tradition holds that this mantra is most effective when received through mantra diksha from a qualified acharya, who transmits the correct pronunciation and the count required for a complete sadhana. Those undertaking this mantra on their own are advised to begin with modest counts and maintain strict sattvic discipline — clean diet, abstaining from alcohol and non-vegetarian food during the sadhana period.
The five-bija mantra for Sarvakaarya Sidhi — success across all endeavours. Addresses the Goddess as Kalpa Vriksha, the cosmic wish-granting tree.
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं ऐं बगलामुखि कल्पवृक्षस्थिते
कामधेनु स्वरूपिणी मम सर्वाभीष्टं साधय साधय स्वाहा:
Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Iem Bagalamukhi Kalpa Vrikshasthithey
Kamadhenu Swaroopini Mama Sarvaabheeshtam Saadhaya Saadhaya Swaahaa
"Om — Shreem (Lakshmi bija, abundance), Hreem (Mahamaya bija, divine power), Kleem (Kama bija, desire-fulfillment), Iem (Saraswati bija, wisdom and articulation) — O Bagalamukhi who is seated in the Kalpa Vriksha (the cosmic wish-granting tree), who is herself the form of Kamadhenu (the wish-fulfilling cow) — accomplish, accomplish all my aspirations. Swaahaa."
The mantra for neutralising the effects of black magic, hostile rituals, and curses. One of the most potent protective mantras in the Bagalamukhi tradition.
ॐ ह्रीं बगलामुखि मम सर्व शत्रुप्रयुक्त सर्वदुष्टग्रह बाधान्
क्षिप्रं यथास्थाने उच्चाटय उच्चाटय हुं फट् स्वाहा:
Om Hreem Bagalamukhi Mama Sarva Sathruprayuktha Sarvadushtagraha Badhaan
Kshipram Yadhasthane Uchhatayo Uchhataya Hum Phut Swaahaa
"Om Hreem Bagalamukhi — swiftly uproot and drive back to their source all the afflictions and evil forces set upon me by my enemies, all hostile spirits — Hreem Hum Phut Swaahaa."
The mantra for healing, illness relief, and the restoration of health — invoking the Goddess as the giver of long life, freedom from disease, and wellbeing.
ॐ ह्रीं आयुरारोग्य सौख्यप्रदायिनी बगलामुखि मम
सर्व व्याधीन् निकर्णदय निकर्णदय स्वाहा:
Om Hreem Ayurarogya Soukhya Pradayinee Bagalamukhi Mama
Sarva Vyadheen Nikarndaya Nikarndaya Swaahaa
"Om Hreem — O Bagalamukhi who bestows long life (Ayu), freedom from disease (Arogya), and wellbeing (Soukhya) — destroy, destroy all my illnesses completely. Swaahaa."
Three pillars of a correct and fruitful mantra practice — applicable whether you are chanting the Navakshari or any of the five mantras above.
Diksha — formal initiation — is the transmission of a mantra from an acharya who has perfected that mantra in their own sadhana. It activates the mantra's full potency for the recipient. Guruji Sri Suryan Namboodiri Swamigal offers mantra diksha for sincere devotees at the Peetam.
Meet GurujiBrahma Muhurtham — the period approximately 90 minutes before sunrise — is the most auspicious time for mantra japa. The mind is still, the atmosphere is charged with sattvic energy, and distractions are minimal. Consistency is more important than duration: 108 repetitions daily without break outweighs 10,000 once a fortnight.
Auspicious DatesBathe before chanting. Sit on a simple mat or asana — wool, cotton, or kusha grass are traditional; avoid leather. Use a japamala of 108 rudraksha or tulsi beads. Face north or east during japa. Sattvic diet (vegetarian, light) during sustained sadhana periods deepens concentration and receptivity.
Book a HomamThe questions devotees most commonly ask before beginning a Bagalamukhi mantra practice — answered with clarity and respect for the tradition.
Whether you are beginning with the Navakshari Moola Mantra at home, seeking formal diksha from Guruji, or bringing a specific difficulty before the Goddess through a dedicated homam — the Peetam is here to guide your path. The mantras are the living voice of the Goddess: approach them with sincerity, and the door opens.
