Venkatesa Suprabhatam
The gentle dawn hymn that awakens Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala — a serene start to the devotional day.
About Venkatesa Suprabhatam
Venkatesa Suprabhatam is the beloved morning hymn sung to gently awaken Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) at the Tirumala temple. Composed by Prativadi Bhayankaram Annangaracharya in the 15th century, it has become one of the most widely heard devotional works in India.
The full text has four parts — the Suprabhatam (awakening), Stotram (praise), Prapatti (surrender), and Mangalasasanam (auspicious blessings). Its serene, flowing verses make it a favourite for beginning the day in a devotional mood.
Stotradhwani teaches the Suprabhatam with clear pronunciation and meaning so learners can chant it as a peaceful daily morning practice.
At a glance
- Composer
- Prativadi Bhayankaram Annangaracharya
- Source
- Devotional hymn (Tirumala)
- Verses
- 70 verses (4 sections)
- Language
- Sanskrit
- Tradition
- Srivaishnava
Why devotees chant Venkatesa Suprabhatam
- check_circleTraditionally chanted at dawn to begin the day in a devotional spirit.
- check_circleSerene and melodic — soothing and easy to listen to and learn.
- check_circleA complete devotional sequence of awakening, praise, surrender, and blessing.
When to chant: As its name suggests, it is traditionally recited in the early morning, at the start of the day's worship.
Frequently asked questions
What is Venkatesa Suprabhatam?expand_more
Venkatesa Suprabhatam is a Sanskrit morning hymn sung to awaken Lord Venkateswara of Tirumala. “Suprabhatam” means “auspicious dawn”.
Who composed Venkatesa Suprabhatam?expand_more
It was composed by Prativadi Bhayankaram Annangaracharya in the 15th century in praise of Lord Venkateswara.
When is Venkatesa Suprabhatam chanted?expand_more
It is traditionally recited in the early morning, at the start of the day, to awaken the Lord and begin worship.