Kauma Orthodox Prayer Malayalam Apr 2026
In the Orthodox tradition, Kauma (from Greek Kauma meaning "burning" or "fervor") refers to the prayer of the Incense (Evening/Oblation). However, in common Malayalam Orthodox usage, "Kauma Prarthana" often refers to the short, powerful prayer recited before sleep or at the beginning of worship, invoking the protection of the Holy Cross and the Theotokos. The most famous is the Prayer of the Incense (Evening) or the Short Kauma .
"Karthāvāya yēśukristuvē, daivaputrā, ñaṅṅaḷil karuṇayākēṇamē. Āmēn." 3. English Translation The Kauma Prayer (Evening/Protection Prayer)
Below is the of the Short Kauma (Sleeping Prayer) in Malayalam (transliterated & Malayalam script) followed by the English meaning, as preserved in the Orthodox prayer books. 1. Malayalam Script (മലയാളം) കൗമ പ്രാർത്ഥന (ഉറങ്ങുന്നതിനു മുമ്പുള്ള പ്രാർത്ഥന) kauma orthodox prayer malayalam
By the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, may all evil spirits depart from us. Amen.
Pariśuddha kanyakāmāriyaṁ, ñaṅṅaḷkkāyi prārthikkēṇamē. Yōhannān snāpakan, stutyāyan yausēpp, ślīhanmār, raktasākṣikaḷ, vaṇakkamuḷḷa pitākkanmār, pravācakanmār, ellā viśud'dharuṁ ñaṅṅaḷkkāyi apēkṣikkēṇamē. In the Orthodox tradition, Kauma (from Greek Kauma
പരിശുദ്ധ കന്യകാമറിയം, ഞങ്ങൾക്കായി പ്രാർത്ഥിക്കേണമേ. യോഹന്നാൻ സ്നാപകൻ, സ്തുത്യനായ യൗസേപ്പ്, ശ്ലീഹന്മാർ, രക്തസാക്ഷികൾ, വണക്കമുള്ള പിതാക്കന്മാർ, പ്രവാചകന്മാർ, എല്ലാ വിശുദ്ധരും ഞങ്ങൾക്കായി അപേക്ഷിക്കേണമേ.
O Holy Virgin Mary, pray for us. John the Baptist, the righteous Joseph, the Apostles, the Martyrs, the venerable Fathers, the Prophets, and all the saints, intercede for us. pray for us. John the Baptist
O Lord, our God, Protect us during this night. Remove every sin from us. By the power of the Cross, guard us.
