Namapages

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About this app

Namapages is a comprehensive digital repository dedicated to preserving and sharing the sacred musical heritage of Dakshina Bharatha Sampradaya bhajans. This spiritual application serves as a treasure trove of devotional songs (Bhagavan Nama) that have been lovingly composed and sung by revered bhaktas, sadhus, and spiritual composers across generations.

The platform offers an extensive collection of divine compositions accessible in multiple languages including English, Sanskrit (Devanagari script), Tamil, and other regional languages, making these sacred songs available to devotees worldwide. Users can effortlessly search through the vast library using various filters such as composer name, raga, language, or devotional theme.

One of Namapages' standout features is its intelligent translation capabilities, allowing devotees to understand the profound meanings behind each composition regardless of their linguistic background. The application provides transliteration services that help users pronounce Sanskrit and Tamil verses correctly, fostering deeper spiritual connection through accurate chanting.

The user-friendly interface enables seamless navigation through different categories of bhajans, from classical kirtans to contemporary devotional songs. Whether seeking morning prayers, evening aartis, or festival-specific compositions, Namapages organizes content systematically for easy discovery.

Beyond mere song collection, Namapages serves as a cultural bridge, connecting modern devotees with ancient wisdom through melodious expressions of divine love. The platform ensures that these timeless spiritual treasures remain accessible to future generations, preserving the rich tradition of Dakshina Bharatha Sampradaya for posterity.

Available as both web and mobile applications, Namapages transforms any device into a portable temple of devotional music

The trinity of gurus as far as Sampradaya Bhajans are considered as Bodhendra Swamigal, Sridhara Ayyaval and Marudhanallur Sadguru Swamigal. The sampradaya bhajana paddhati has mainly evolved due to the tradition and efforts of Marudhanallur Sadguru Swamigal.

The bhajans are typically rendered in the following order:

- Dhyana Slokam
- Sangraha Thodaya Mangalam
- Guru Dhyanam
- Guru Abhangs
- Sadhu Keertanas (hymns on Sadhus and sants. It can be abhangs also)
- Jayadeva Ashtapadi
- Narayana Teertha Krishna leela Tharangini


Panchapati (Five songs in Telugu (Bhadrachala Ramadas), Kannada (Sri Purandara dasa), Sanskrit (Sri Sadasiva Brahmendral), Tamil (Sri Gopalakrishna Bharati) and compositions of Sri Tyagaraja, Kabir Das, Meera Bai, Tulsi das or Surdas Marathi Abhangs on Lord Panduranga

Now comes the turn of Dyana keertanais (hymns on Gods)

1. Vinayaka

2. Saraswati

3. Murugan

4. Shiva

5. Ambika

6. Nrusimha

7. Ram

8. Krishna

9. Vishnu or Dashavatara stuti

10. Venkatesha

11. Vittal or Pandurang (Abhangs)

12. Lakshmi

13. Sita or Radha

14. Anjaneya

15. Garuda

16. Aiyappan

17. Nandikeshwaran

18. Chandeeswaran

19. Chaitanya Mahaprabhu

20. Sri Gopalakrishna Bhagavatar (or Guru Keertanai)



Then comes Pooja Sampradaya Kritis

1. Baro murare (welcome)

2. Sharanagata vatsala (request)

3. Kastoori gana.. (pooja)

4. Chita juni... (aarati)

5. Shobane

6. Jay Jay aarati...

7. kanjadalakshiki..

8. Prartana Abhang

9. Rajadi rajaya.. (pushpanjali)

10. Kattiya vachanam (verses from variety of books)

11. Chatur veda parayan

12. Kshetra mahatmiyam (verses on importance of tirta kshetras)

13. Upacharamu.. (upachara sankeertan)

14. Vinnappa gadyam (praying to God - shlokas)

15. Sri Krishna Govinda hare murare.. (naamaavali)



Pooja ends here and Divya namam starts.. (deepa pradakshinam - With lighted lamp in the middle considering the lamp as God, bhagavatas will do sankeertan by doing pradakshinas) This equals going around the earth.

Then comes dolotsavam (making God sleep), Anjaneya Keerthanai and Mangalam.