Sri Venkateswara Stotram | Kamalakucha Choochuka Kunkumatho | Sumukham Suhrudam Sulabham Sukhadam

Sri Vaishnava Dasan | With English Meaning 'Sri Venkateshwara Stotram' is a popular prayer dedicated to Sri Venkateshwara Swamy, who is the presiding deity in Tirumala Temple located in the temple town of Tirupati. It is composed by Prativadi Bhayamkaram Annan during the early 15th century. He was a disciple of the illustrious Vaishnava Acharya, Manavala Mamuni and was initiated by him with the name 'Sri Vaishnava Dasan'. The Stotram describes the supreme position of the Lord and his innumerable transcendental qualities. It concludes with an ardent prayer to the Lord seeking his causeless mercy and devotional service. Sri Venkateshwara is a form of Sri Maha Vishnu and is also called by names - Govinda, Balaji, Srinivasa, Venkata Ramana, Venkata Chalapati, Tirupati Timmappa. Sri Venkateswara Stotram is generally recited in the early morning hours following Venkateswara Suprabhatam. This stotram is the second section that follows after the Suprabhatam. Normally, all the four sections are recited together, especially on Saturdays, but it can also be recited solely. These lyrics are rendered to describe the glory and virtues of Sri Maha Vishnu and his grandeur to seek his protection & blessings. The entire 'Venkateshwara Suprabhatam' comprises Four sections: 1. Suprabhatam (29 verses) 2. Venkateswara Stotram (11 verses) 3. Venkatesa Prapatti (16 verses) 4. Mangala Sasanam (14 verses) It is believed that reciting these lyrics makes God very happy and in return, he bestows his graceful eyes on his devotees and grants their wishes.