About Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam
What is Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam?
Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam is the recitation of Adi Shankaracharya’s Kanakadhara Stotram — 108 or 1,008 times by a team — with Lakshmi pooja, for relief from poverty and debts.
Adi Shankara composed the stotra when a poor woman offered him her only amla; Goddess Lakshmi is said to have showered golden amlas (kanaka dhara) on her house in response.
Benefits
- Relief from financial difficulties and debts
- Steady income and prosperity
- Blessings of Goddess Mahalakshmi
When to perform
- Fridays, Akshaya Tritiya and Diwali
- Sharad Purnima and Varalakshmi Vratham
How Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam is performed
- Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
- Lakshmi avahanam and kumkum archana
- Kanakadhara Stotram recitation (108 times)
- Naivedyam and harathi
Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam samagri list
- Lakshmi picture and Shri Yantra
- Kumkum and lotus or red flowers
- Amla (gooseberry) — 11
- Sweets and fruits
- Ghee lamp
Verified pandits who perform Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam
Frequently asked questions
How much does Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam cost?
Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam with a verified Rutviju pandit starts from ₹3,100 as pandit dakshina, for about 1.5 hours. The price can be a little higher outside the metro cities, live video pujas cost less than a home visit, and the full bill is shown before you pay.
How many times is the stotra recited?
Usually 108 times; 1,008 times with a larger team for a bigger sankalpam.
Can Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam be done over a live video call?
Yes. A verified pandit can perform Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam for you on a live video call, with your sankalp, as well as at your home; the video puja costs ₹200 less than at home. Choose "Live video" when you book.
What samagri is needed for Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam?
The samagri list for Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam has 5 items, shown on this page (Lakshmi picture and Shri Yantra, Kumkum and lotus or red flowers, Amla (gooseberry) and more). You can arrange it yourself; anything else your pandit needs is confirmed when you book.
Which pandits perform Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam?
13 verified pandits perform Kanakadhara Stotra Parayanam on Rutviju, including Acharya Vimal Guruji, Ajay Pandey, Alok Tripathi. You can choose one by language and experience when you book.