The mantras of Maa Annapurna may be chanted with gratitude before meals, during food donation, or in daily worship. The core essence of this spiritual practice is respect for food and compassion toward the hungry.
Simple Salutation Mantra
Om Annapurnayai Namah
For daily remembrance, gratitude before meals, and simple worship
11 or 21 times
Food Prosperity Mantra
Om Hreem Shreem Annapurnayai Swaha
For increase of food and wealth in the home, freedom from hunger, and happiness and prosperity
51 or 108 times
Annapurna Gayatri Mantra
Om Bhagavatyai Vidmahe Maheshwaryai Dheemahi Tanno Annapurna Prachodayat
For wisdom, health, well-being, and receiving the divine blessings of the Mother Goddess
21 or 108 times
Hunger Removal Mantra
Om Aim Hreem Shreem Annapurne Sadapurne Shankarapranavallabhe Gyanavairagyasiddhyartham Bhiksham Dehi Cha Parvati
For ensuring there is never a shortage of food in life, removal of poverty, and receiving nourishment
11 or 51 times
Purnaahuti Siddhi Mantra
Om Hreem Shreem Kleem Annapurne Maheshwari Sarvasiddhim Dehi Dehi Swaha
For fulfillment of all wishes, domestic happiness, family prosperity, and divine blessings
51 or 108 times
Guidance
The best way to honor Maa Annapurna is to avoid wasting food and, whenever possible, provide meals to those in need.