Stotram is a Sanskrit word that means eulogy or hymn of praise and prayer, which is dedicated to a certain deity. Mohani Heitel sings all the stotras of this CD-series in her own musical composition accompanying herself with Tanpura. Most of these stotras were written by the medieval Indian saint Adi Shankara. Singing stotras or listening to them with undistracted attention helps to feel the presence of the corresponding deity, and serves to express devotional feelings. Mohani Heitel has compiled six CDs which contain Shiva stotras (Vol. 1 and 2), Devi stotras (Vol.1 and 2), and one each for Vishnu stotras, and one for stotras of Ganesha together with Subrahmanya (Kartikeya). Ganesha is a popular deity - also called i.a. Ganapati, Vinayaka or Vighnesha - brother of Subrahmanya, both the sons of Shiva and Parvati. Ganesha is the remover of obstacles in pursuit of both, material as well as spiritual achievements. He is often invoked and adored at the beginning of prayers, ceremonies, rituals, art performances and other auspicious occasions. Titles 1-7 are dedicated to Ganesha. Subrahmanya is i.a. also called Murugan, Guha, Kumara, Skanda and Kartikeya. As Senapati He is the leader of the army of the Gods to conquer the evil forces. Subrahmanya is widely adored as God of wisdom, valour, justice, and compassion. Titles 8-11 are dedicated to Him.weiterlesen