Annapurna Stotramअन्नपूर्णा स्तोत्रम्
Devoted to Annapurna (Devi of Food)
Source: Adi Shankaracharya — composed at Kashi
Transliteration
Nityananda-kari vara-abhaya-kari saundarya-ratnakari Nirdhuta-akhila-ghora-pavana-kari pratyaksha-maheshwari | Praleya-achala-vamsha-pavana-kari Kashi-pura-adhishvari Bhiksham dehi kripa-valambana-kari Mata-Annapurna-Ishwari
Meaning (English)
O Mother Annapurna — bestower of eternal bliss, granter of boons and fearlessness, ocean of beauty, purifier of all sins, the directly manifest Maheshwari, sanctifier of the Himalayan lineage, queen of Kashi city — grant me alms, O compassionate Mother of food! 13-verse hymn ends with Shiva Himself begging alms from Annapurna at Kashi Vishwanath.
Benefits (Phal)
Ensures no household ever lacks food. Removes hunger-poverty karma. Recommended before cooking (recited by Kashi households daily). Heals appetite disorders, eating problems, and stomach ailments. Said to bring abundance to all who feed others (anna dana = highest dana).
When to Chant
Before preparing/serving food; on Akshaya Tritiya; Annapurna Jayanti (Margashirsha Purnima).
How to Chant
Stand in kitchen or sit facing east; offer first portion of cooked food to Devi before serving family; full 13 verses ~6 minutes.
Book a pandit for Annapurna Stotram jaap
Major sankalp (1.25 lakh count or more) traditionally requires a trained pandit. Verified pandits perform on your behalf with full video proof + sankalpa with your gotra/nakshatra.