Temple songbook · Vaishnava kirtan lyrics
Kirtan Book
Vaishnava songs and temple bhajan lyrics with Roman diacritics, Hindi Devanagari, and clear English meanings. Built for phones, temple halls, and the daily ISKCON arati sequence.
ISKCON morning and evening aartis
Daily temple sequence, in order. Times are the usual ones; temples move them for season and sunrise. Each link opens the lyrics we have for that aarti.
Morning
Mantras
Commonly used prayers, including Gita-class opening and food offering to Krishna.
Blogs
Temple practice next to the lyrics. How arati is offered, and what the daily program is for.
Often searched song lyrics
Temple bhajans people look up most. Each link opens IAST, Hindi, and meaning.
- Damodar Ashtakam
- Madhurastakam
- Gurvastakam
- Sri Siksastakam
- Jaya Radha Madhava
- Namaste Narasimhaya
- Jagannathastakam
- Gaura-arati
- Srita Kamala
- Yasomati Nandana
- Dasavatara Stotra
- Acyutastakam
- Govindam adi-purusam
- Sri Guru Carana Padma
- Tulasi Kirtana
- Radhe Jaya Jaya Madhava Dayite
- Bhaja Govindam
- Gopi Gitam
- Jiv Jago
- Udilo Aruna
- Nitai Pada Kamala
- Sri Rupa Manjari Pada
- Gauranga Karuna Koro
- Vibhavari Sesa
- Hari Hari Biphale
Diacritics + Hindi
Switch IAST, plain Roman, or Devanagari on every song — shareable with ?lang=.
Temple repertoire
ISKCON-style bhajans and classic Vaishnava prayers devotees actually sing.
Meanings under verses
Short English sense for each verse so newcomers can follow the līlā.
Frequently asked questions
What is Kirtan Book?
- Kirtan Book is a phone-first online songbook for Vaishnava and temple bhajans. Each song offers Roman diacritics (IAST), plain ASCII, Hindi Devanagari, and a short English meaning under every verse.
Where can I find ISKCON bhajan lyrics with Hindi and English?
- Kirtan Book publishes temple-standard Vaishnava songs with Hindi Devanagari, diacritic Roman (IAST), plain Roman, and English meanings on one page. Start with Damodar Ashtakam and browse the growing song list.
What are Vaishnava songs?
- Vaishnava songs (bhajans and kirtans) praise Lord Krishna, Rādhā, Caitanya, and the guru-paramparā. Common temple pieces include Damodar Ashtakam, Gurvaṣṭakam, praṇāma prayers, Gaura-ārati, and Jaya Rādhā Mādhava.
How do I read Sanskrit kirtan lyrics if I do not know Devanagari?
- Use the Diacritics (IAST) or Plain tabs on each song page. IAST marks long vowels and aspirates for accurate chanting; Plain uses ASCII for quick typing and search.
Can I use these lyrics for temple programs or home kirtan?
- Yes. Sanskrit verses from public-domain sources may be sung freely. English meanings on this site are original editorial paraphrases — attribute Kirtan Book if you reprint them.
Catalog covers Sanskrit, Bengali, Hindi, and Braj songs used in Vaishnava kirtan.