The 1008 Amman Pottri is a sacred Tamil chant comprising 1008 praises dedicated to the Hindu Goddess Amman (often associated with Goddesses Parvati, Durga, or Mariamman). Popularized by artists like L. R. Eswari and Mahanadhi Shobana, it is traditionally recited to seek divine protection and remove life's obstacles.
You are the embodiment of love and bliss Goddess Amman, the divine mother Your names are countless, your glory is boundless We bow to your divine feet, oh Amman...
Verses:
Hail to the primordial supreme energy
Hail to the goddess of joyful arts
Hail to the ocean of compassion
Hail to the wish-fulfilling creeper
Hail to the one who rides the peacock
Hail to the one who rides the lion
Hail to the banner of Shiva
Hail to the one who obeys the words spoken
Hail to the vision visible to the eyes
Hail to the benefactor of the Kali age
Translation:
Praise, praise, praise, praise to the great graceful Mother.
Praise to the Mother who lives in Thiruchendur, the red-fort Mother.
Complete 1008 Amman Pottri Lyrics in English (2021 Standardized Version)
Note: The original Tamil Pottri runs over dozens of pages. Below is the complete, standard version that circulated in 2021, broken into logical sections. The number before each name is the count. For brevity and readability in this article, we present the full sequence as per the most accepted 2021 digital release. To chant, repeat the opening line "Pottri" before each name or each couplet as per your tradition.
For those who prefer listening to the chant, several high-quality recordings are widely used for daily prayer:
For devotees of the Divine Mother, chanting her names is a profound spiritual journey that brings peace, protection, and prosperity. The 1008 Amman Pottri is a sacred collection of praises dedicated to Goddess Amman, often associated with Parvati, Durga, and Mariamman.
