The traditional practice of reciting 108 Saranam involves:
When reciting, it is customary to add the phrase after each name. Harihara Suthane Kannimoola Mahaa Ganapathy Bhagavaane Shakti Vadivelan Sodarane Maalikaippurattu Manjamma Devi Lokamathave Vaavar Swamiye Karuppanna Swamiye Periya Kadutta Swamiye Cheriya Kadutta Swamiye Vana Devathamaare Durga Bhagavathi Maare Achchan Kovil Arase Anaadha Rakshagane Annadhaana Prabhuve Achcham Thavirpavane Ambalathu Aasane Abhaya Dayakane Ahandai Azhippavane Ashtasiddhi Dayagane Andmorai Aadarikkum Deivame 108 saranam english
"I take refuge in the sacred feet (of Lord Shiva)." or "The sacred feet alone are my shelter." The traditional practice of reciting 108 Saranam involves: