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Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnu

मङ्गलं भगवान् विष्णुः

🕉️ hindu·📿 3× repetitions·🕐 At the conclusion of Vishnu puja, Satyanarayan katha or any auspicious event; on Ekadashi and Thursdays·📜 Traditional mangala (auspiciousness) shloka of Vishnu

Also known as: mangalam bhagavan vishnu mangalam garuda dhwajah · mangalam pundarikaksha mangalayatano harih · vishnu mangala shloka

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हिन्दी / देवनागरीతెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀ English

Origin & Story

Traditional mangala (auspiciousness) shloka of Vishnu · Traditional · Classical

This is the beloved 'mangalam' verse chanted to seal Vishnu worship and many sacred readings, most familiarly at the close of the Satyanarayan katha. By repeating the word 'mangalam' (auspicious) and naming the Lord as Vishnu, Garudadhvaja, the lotus-eyed Pundarikaksha and Hari, it declares Him to be auspiciousness itself and invokes that blessing on all who hear it. It is recited at weddings, housewarmings and every auspicious beginning and end.

✦ As told in scripture

It is said that where this verse is sung, auspiciousness gathers — for it calls upon Hari, who is the very dwelling-place of all that is good and blessed.

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The Mantra

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मङ्गलं भगवान् विष्णुः मङ्गलं गरुडध्वजः । मङ्गलं पुण्डरीकाक्षः मङ्गलायतनो हरिः ॥

Mangalam bhagavan vishnuh mangalam garudadhvajah Mangalam pundarikakshah mangalayatano harih

Meaning:Auspicious is Lord Vishnu, auspicious is He whose banner bears Garuda, auspicious is the lotus-eyed Lord — Hari, the very abode of all auspiciousness.

Word-by-Word Meaning

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मङ्गलं भगवान् विष्णुः🔊Mangalam bhagavan vishnuhAuspicious is Lord Vishnu

मङ्गलं गरुडध्वजः🔊Mangalam garudadhvajahauspicious is He whose banner bears Garuda

मङ्गलं पुण्डरीकाक्षः🔊Mangalam pundarikakshahauspicious is the lotus-eyed One

मङ्गलायतनो हरिः🔊Mangalayatano harihHari, the very abode of auspiciousness

Benefits of Chanting Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnu

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The classic 'mangala' (auspiciousness) verse recited at the conclusion of Vishnu worship, the Satyanarayan katha and many stotras.

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Invokes all-auspiciousness through Vishnu's names — Garudadhvaja, Pundarikaksha (the lotus-eyed) and Hari.

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Chanted to seal a puja or reading with blessings and to invoke an auspicious, obstacle-free outcome.

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Recited at weddings, housewarmings and the start or close of auspicious events.

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Short, melodious and easy to remember.

How to Chant Mangalam Bhagavan Vishnu

Repetitions3times

Best TimeAt the conclusion of Vishnu puja, Satyanarayan katha or any auspicious event; on Ekadashi and Thursdays

FaceEast or North

Recite at the close of worship or any auspicious undertaking to invoke the Lord's blessings of auspiciousness upon all present. Repeat three times.

Frequently Asked Questions

It is the mangala (auspiciousness) shloka recited at the end of Vishnu worship, the Satyanarayan katha and many stotras, and at auspicious occasions such as weddings and housewarmings, to seal the event with blessings.

It declares Lord Vishnu — bearer of the Garuda banner, the lotus-eyed Hari — to be all-auspicious and the very abode of auspiciousness, invoking that blessing upon the devotee.