Ketu Kavacham (Ketu Stotram) Lyrics & Meaning — Ketu Stotra
Six-verse protective armour from the Brahmanda Purana tradition, guarding every limb under Ketu's grace. Recited for Ketu Mahadasha relief, spiritual liberation, and protection from hidden enemies and accidents.
Chaupai 1
केतुं करालवदनं चित्रवर्णं किरीटिनम्। प्रणमामि सदा केतुं ध्वजाकारं ग्रहेश्वरम्॥
Ketum karalavadanam chitravarnam kiritinam. Pranamami sada ketum dhvajakaram graheshvaram.
I ever bow to Ketu — fierce-faced, multi-coloured, crowned, banner-shaped, lord of planets.
Chaupai 2
चित्रवर्णः शिरः पातु भालं धूम्रसमद्युतिः। पातु नेत्रे पिङ्गलाक्षः श्रुती मे रक्तलोचनः॥
Chitravarnah shirah patu bhalam dhumrasamadyutih. Patu netre pingalakshah shruti me raktalochana.
Multi-coloured one protect my head; smoke-hued one my forehead; tawny-eyed one my eyes; red-eyed one my ears.
Chaupai 3
घ्राणं पातु सुवर्णाभश्चिबुकं सिंहिकासुतः। पातु कण्ठं च मे केतुः स्कन्धौ पातु ग्रहाधिपः॥
Ghranam patu suvarnabhashchibukam simhikasutah. Patu kantham cha me ketuh skandhau patu grahadhipah.
Golden-hued one protect my nose; Simhika's son my chin; Ketu my throat; lord of planets my shoulders.
Chaupai 4
हस्तौ पातु सुरश्रेष्ठः कुक्षिं पातु महाग्रहः। सिंहासनः कटिं पातु मध्यं पातु महासुरः॥
Hastau patu surashreshthah kukshim patu mahagrahah. Simhasanah katim patu madhyam patu mahasurah.
Best among gods protect my hands; great planet my abdomen; lion-seated one my waist; great asura my middle.
Chaupai 5
ऊरू पातु महाशीर्षो जानुनी मेऽतिकोपनः। पातु पादौ च मे क्रूरः सर्वाङ्गं नरपिङ्गलः॥
Uru patu mahashirsho januni me-atikopanah. Patu padau cha me kruurah sarvangam narapingalah.
Great-headed one protect my thighs; very wrathful one my knees; cruel one my feet; tawny-bodied one all my limbs.
Chaupai 6
य इदं कवचं दिव्यं सर्वरोगविनाशनम्। सर्वशत्रुविनाशं च धारणाद्विजयी भवेत्॥
Ya idam kavacham divyam sarvarogavinashanam. Sarvashatruvinasham cha dharanadvijayi bhavet.
Whoever wears or recites this divine kavach — destroyer of all diseases and enemies — becomes victorious.
About Ketu Kavacham
Ketu Kavacham is one of the most revered devotional hymns in the Hindu tradition, dedicated to Ketu (South Node). Recited by millions of devotees, it invokes divine grace, mental steadiness, and protection from negative influences.
- Planetary Remedy for Ketu: In Vedic astrology, this hymn is widely recommended during Ketu Mahadasha, Antardasha, or challenging transits to harmonize planetary energy and reduce karmic pressure.
Benefits of Recitation
- Protects during Ketu Mahadasha and spiritual transitions
- Removes hidden enemies, accidents, and mysterious afflictions
- Supports moksha-oriented remedies alongside material stability
- Destroys diseases per the phalashruti when worn or chanted daily
Best Time and Method
Chant on Tuesday or during Ketu's hora. Recite all six verses daily during Ketu Mahadasha. Offer multi-coloured flowers and blanket (kambal) daan on Tuesdays. Pair with Ganesha worship for obstacle removal.
Astrological Significance
Regular recitation aligns the mind with dharmic discipline — the foundation of all Vedic remedies. Pair this practice with honest conduct, seva (selfless service), and consistency rather than fear-based ritual alone.