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कवचम्
Kavacham
A kavacham — literally armour — is a protective hymn that invokes the deity to guard each limb of the body and every direction around the devotee. Drawn mostly from the Puranas, kavachas are recited before journeys, in illness, or daily as a spiritual shield. Tradition holds that one who wears this armour of mantra moves untouched by fear. Each kavacham here includes the full text with Hindi and English meaning.
Gods देवता
- हनुमत् कवचम्Hanumat KavachamShri Hanuman
- शिवकवचम्Śiva Kavacham (Ṛṣi Dadhīci-proktam)Shri Shiva
- श्रीभैरवकवचम्Śrī Bhairava KavachamShri Bhairava (Shiva)
- श्रीनारायणकवचम्Śrī Nārāyaṇa KavachamShri Narayana (Vishnu)
- श्री नृसिंहकवचम्Śrī Nṛsiṃha KavachamShri Narasimha (Vishnu)
- श्रीरामरक्षास्तोत्रम्Śrī Rāmarakṣāstotram – Ram Raksha StotramShri Rama
Goddesses देवियाँ
- चण्डीकवचम्Caṇḍīkavacham (Devi Kavacham)Maa Devi / Durga
- श्रीलक्ष्मीकवचम्Śrī Lakṣmī KavachamMaa Lakshmi
- श्रीसीताकवचम्Śrī Sītā KavachamMaa Sita
- श्रीशीतलाकवचम्Śrī Śītalā KavachamMaa Shitala
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kavacham?
A Kavacham (meaning armour) is a protective hymn that invokes a deity to guard the devotee part by part and in every direction, shielding them from fear, illness and negativity.
How is the Kavacham presented on Adiveda?
Every text is shown verse by verse in Devanagari (the original script), with Roman IAST transliteration, simple phonetic spelling and a clear English meaning, so you can read, pronounce and understand each line.
Are the Kavacham texts accurate and free to read?
Yes. Each text is transcribed faithfully from traditional sources and cross-checked before publishing, and the entire library is free to read online on mobile and desktop.
Can I read the Kavacham in Hindi and English?
Yes. Every text carries the original Devanagari alongside English transliteration and meaning, making it easy for devotees in India and worldwide to read and understand.