Lalithambal Shobanam Lyrics: In Sanskrit

Raktapadmapalāśākṣi raktapadmanibhānane | Raktapadmasugandhāṅgi raktapadme namo’stu te ||

Śobhanaṃ śobhanaṃ devi śobhanaṃ suranāyike | Śobhanaṃ śobhanaṃ mātaḥ kalyāṇi kamalekṣaṇe || Lalithambal Shobanam Lyrics In Sanskrit

“Arise, arise, O Blessed Goddess – this is an auspicious, holy dawn. Let the muraja drums and conches sound, let the Gandharvas sing, and let the pure sages praise you.” Verse 4 – Adornment of the Mother Sanskrit: गन्धं पुष्पं च धूपं च दीपं नैवेद्यमेव च । गृहाण वरदे देवि मम पूजां प्रतीच्छ च ॥ It is usually sung in Raga Mohanam or Raga Kapi

The word Shobanam means “auspiciousness,” “beauty,” or “that which brings good fortune.” The hymn describes the Goddess waking, smiling, adorning herself, and preparing to bless her devotees. Below is the authentic Sanskrit text of Lalithambal Shobanam as commonly rendered in the Shodasi tradition. It is usually sung in Raga Mohanam or Raga Kapi . Verse 1 – Awakening the Mother Sanskrit (Devanagari): शोभनं शोभनं देवि शोभनं सुरनायिके । शोभनं शोभनं मातः कल्याणि कमलेक्षणे ॥ let the Gandharvas sing

Gandhaṃ puṣpaṃ ca dhūpaṃ ca dīpaṃ naivedyameva ca | Gṛhāṇa varade devi mama pūjāṃ pratīccha ca ||

Śrīmātre namaste śrīmātre namaḥ | Śrīlalitāmbikāyai namaḥ | Śobhanaṃ śobhanaṃ śobhanam ||