Narayaneeyam Parayanam — South Indian Tradition

With this Narayaneeyam Parayanam, a South Indian pandit recites Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri's Sanskrit poem to Guruvayurappan on your behalf. He keeps to your family's tradition and includes up to four names, with the gotra, in the sankalp. A record of it, in photos or video, follows on WhatsApp within 3 to 4 days.What is Narayaneeyam Parayanam?Narayaneeyam is a Sanskrit devotional poem by Melpathur Narayana Bhattathiri, arranged in 100 dashakams, or cantos. It summarises the Bhagavata Purana and is addressed to Guruvayurappan, a form of Krishna. By tradition, the poet composed it while seeking relief from illness. Its parayanam, a devotional recitation, is offered as a prayer for health, alongside medical care, and out of devotion. Your South Indian pandit recites it in the manner of your family's tradition, with your names in the sankalp.Why devotees book it A prayer for a family member who is unwell, offered alongside medical care Devotion to Krishna as Guruvayurappan, offered on Ekadasi or a Thursday Peace of mind for the household when worries weigh on it, offered in faith Keeping a family vow to have the Narayaneeyam recited for someone dear When to bookDevotees often choose Ekadasi, the eleventh lunar day, or a Thursday for the Narayaneeyam. Krishna Janmashtami, the festival of Krishna's birth, is a much-loved day for it. For a longer offering, a seven-day Narayaneeyam Saptaham can be added. A date for the recitation, with its muhurtham, is then agreed with you over WhatsApp.What this booking covers Narayaneeyam Parayanam, performed on your behalf by a South Indian pandit of your family's tradition Sankalp with your name and gotra, and birth star if you share it, for up to four names Photos or video of your puja on WhatsApp Add-ons for this booking Narayaneeyam Saptaham (7 days) Annadanam Choose any of these when you book, or ask our team on WhatsApp. Each add-on is offered in your name, on dates confirmed with you.Please note Your pandit is matched to your language (Tamil, Telugu, Kannada or Malayalam) and family tradition; tell us both when you book. The date and muhurtham are fixed with you on WhatsApp after booking. Prasad is not sent to your address. More Vishnu & Krishna pujas Satyanarayana Vratam — South Indian Tradition Sudarshana Homam — South Indian Tradition Vishnu Sahasranama Parayanam — South Indian Tradition Before bookingShare the name(s) and gotra when you book. Our team confirms the date and details with you on WhatsApp. Divine Hindu is an independent service, not affiliated with any temple administration. Questions? Contact us.