Fly into a story.Land in a bigger world.

Illustrated sacred verses for little readers, with Sanskrit, easy pronunciation and gentle meanings to share.

Little Hanuman flying, from the back cover of Hanuman Chalisa

Seven books are waiting on a cloud.

Hover or focus a cover to turn it over. Open any book to see its back cover and the pages inside.

Every verse has its own painting.

  • Original verses
  • Easy pronunciation
  • Gentle meanings

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Hanuman Chalisa, inside page 1
Hanuman Chalisa, inside page 2

Hanuman Chalisa

Old words.New wonder.Shared at bedtime.

Little Lotus turns traditional hymns and prayers into picture books for families: a painting for each verse, the original words, an easy pronunciation guide and gentle meanings, so a parent and child can read, chant and wonder together.

Created by Aditi Shevale

Shiva in meditation with a little girl holding a small light, from the cover of Shivmanas Puja

Your first story is waiting.

Pick a cover, turn it over, and look inside.