Lalithambal Shobanam Lyrics: In Sanskrit

1. Introduction: What is Lalithambal Shobanam ? Lalithambal Shobanam (லலிதாம்பாள் சோபனம் in Tamil; Sanskrit: ललिताम्बाल् शोभनम्) is a traditional Sanskrit hymn composed in the Shobanam genre – a form of morning invocation meant to awaken and welcome the Goddess. Unlike the more famous Lalitha Sahasranama (1000 names) or Lalitha Trishati (300 names), this piece is lyrical, gentle, and evocative, often sung at dawn in South Indian temples, especially in Kanchipuram Kamakshi Amman Temple and during Navaratri mornings.

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 ॥ Lalithambal Shobanam Lyrics In Sanskrit

Gandhaṃ puṣpaṃ ca dhūpaṃ ca dīpaṃ naivedyameva ca | Gṛhāṇa varade devi mama pūjāṃ pratīccha ca || Unlike the more famous Lalitha Sahasranama (1000 names)

Raktapadmapalāśākṣi raktapadmanibhānane | Raktapadmasugandhāṅgi raktapadme namo’stu te || It is usually sung in Raga Mohanam or Raga Kapi