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Worship Lord Shiva with These 108 Names on Mahashivaratri

Worship Lord Shiva with These 108 Names on Mahashivaratri

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There are many ways to worship Lord Shiva during Mahashivaratri. One such profound and spiritually rewarding method is the recitation of the Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali.These special names are found in the Rudrashatadhyayi, with each name reflecting a unique divine attribute of Shiva. The Ashtottara Shatanamavali consists of 108 names, a number considered sacred and spiritually powerful in Hinduism.

The Ritual of 108 Names and Bilva Leaves

According to the Rudrashatadhyayi, the worship of Shiva is most effective when the names are combined with a specific offering:

  • The Offering: A fresh Bilva leaf (Bel Patra) should be offered to the Shivling with the recitation of each name.
  • The Benefit: This ritual is said to please Lord Shiva deeply, granting his divine blessings for the fulfillment of all endeavors and desires.

Reciting these names during Mahashivaratri or on any Monday helps in focusing the mind and connecting with the various forms of Shiva’s energy.

 

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108 Names of Lord Shiva: The Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali

Reciting the 108 names of Lord Shiva, known as the Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali, is a powerful spiritual practice. Each name represents a divine attribute of Mahadev. Offering a Bilva leaf with each name during Mahashivaratri or on Mondays is believed to bring immense peace and prosperity.

Complete List of 108 Names of Lord Shiva

  1. OM SHIVAYA NAMAHA – The Auspicious One
  2. OM MAHESHVARAYA NAMAHA – The Great Lord
  3. OM SHAMBHAVE NAMAHA – The Source of Prosperity
  4. OM PINAKINE NAMAHA – The One who wields the Pinaka bow
  5. OM SHASHISHEKHARAYA NAMAHA – The One who wears the moon in His hair
  6. OM VAMADEVAYA NAMAHA – The Pleasing and Genial Deity
  7. OM VIRUPAKSHAYA NAMAHA – The One with uneven eyes (The Three-Eyed Lord)
  8. OM KAPARDINE NAMAHA – The Lord with matted hair
  9. OM NILALOHITAYA NAMAHA – The Blue and Red One
  10. OM KHATVANGINE NAMAHA – The One who carries a knobby stick (Khatvanga)
  11. OM SHANKARAYA NAMAHA – The Giver of Happiness
  12. OM SHULAPANAYE NAMAHA – The One who carries a trident
  13. OM VISHNUVALLABHAYA NAMAHA – The Beloved of Lord Vishnu
  14. OM SHIPIVISHTAYA NAMAHA – The One who enters the rays of light
  15. OM AMBIKANATHAYA NAMAHA – The Lord of Ambika (Parvati)
  16. OM SHRIKANTAYA NAMAHA – The One with a beautiful throat
  17. OM BHAKTAVATSALAYA NAMAHA – The One who is affectionate toward His devotees
  18. OM BHAVAYA NAMAHA – The Source of Existence
  19. OM SARVAYA NAMAHA – The All-Pervasive One
  20. OM TRILOKESHAYA NAMAHA – The Lord of the Three Worlds
  21. OM SHITAKANTHAYA NAMAHA – The One with a white throat
  22. OM SHIVAPRIYAYA NAMAHA – The Beloved of Shiva
  23. OM UGRAYA NAMAHA – The Terrible / The Fierce One
  24. OM KAPALINE NAMAHA – The Wearer of Skulls
  25. OM KAMARAYE NAMAHA – The Enemy of Kamadeva (Desire)
  26. OM ANDHAKASURA SUDANAYA NAMAHA – The Slayer of Andhaka demon
  27. OM GANGADHARAYA NAMAHA – The Holder of the Ganges
  28. OM LALATAKSHAYA NAMAHA – The One with an eye on His forehead
  29. OM KALAKALAYA NAMAHA – The Death of Death
  30. OM KRIPANIDHAYE NAMAHA – The Treasure of Compassion
  31. OM BHIMAYA NAMAHA – The Formidable One
  32. OM PARASHU HASTAYA NAMAHA – The One with an axe in His hand
  33. OM MRIGAPANAYAE NAMAHA – The One who holds a deer in His hand
  34. OM JATADHARAYA NAMAHA – The One with matted locks
  35. OM KAILASAVASINE NAMAHA – The Resident of Mount Kailash
  36. OM KAVACHINE NAMAHA – The One who wears armor
  37. OM KATHORAYA NAMAHA – The Austere One
  38. OM TRIPURANTAKAYA NAMAHA – The Destroyer of the three cities of Tripura
  39. OM VRISHANKAYA NAMAHA – The One whose emblem is a bull
  40. OM VRISHABHARUDHAYA NAMAHA – The One who rides a bull
  41. OM BHASMODDHULITA VIGRAHAYA NAMAHA – The One whose body is smeared with ash
  42. OM SAMAPRIYAYA NAMAHA – The One who loves the Sama Veda
  43. OM SVARAMAYAYA NAMAHA – The Soul of the seven musical notes
  44. OM TRAYIMURTAYE NAMAHA – The Veda embodied in three forms
  45. OM ANISHVARAYA NAMAHA – The One who has no superior
  46. OM SARVAGYAYA NAMAHA – The All-Knowing One
  47. OM PARAMATMANE NAMAHA – The Supreme Soul
  48. OM SOMASURAGNI LOCHANAYA NAMAHA – The One whose eyes are the Moon, Sun, and Fire
  49. OM HAVISHE NAMAHA – He who is the sacrificial offering
  50. OM YAGYAMAYAYA NAMAHA – The Soul of all sacrifices
  51. OM SOMAYA NAMAHA – The One who includes the Moon
  52. OM PANCHAVAKTRAYA NAMAHA – The Five-Faced Lord
  53. OM SADASHIVAYA NAMAHA – The Eternally Auspicious One
  54. OM VISHVESHVARAYA NAMAHA – The Lord of the Universe
  55. OM VIRABHADRAYA NAMAHA – The Supreme Hero
  56. OM GANANATHAYA NAMAHA – The Lord of the Ganas
  57. OM PRAJAPATAYE NAMAHA – The Lord of all beings
  58. OM HIRANYARETASE NAMAHA – The One with golden seed
  59. OM DURDHARSHAYA NAMAHA – The Invincible One
  60. OM GIRISHAYA NAMAHA – The Lord of the Mountains
  61. OM GIRISHAYA NAMAHA – The Lord of the Hills
  62. OM ANAGHAYA NAMAHA – The Sinless One
  63. OM BUJANGABHUSHANAYA NAMAHA – The One adorned with snakes
  64. OM BHARGAYA NAMAHA – The Radiant One
  65. OM GIRIDHANVANE NAMAHA – The One whose bow is a mountain
  66. OM GIRIPRIYAYA NAMAHA – The One who loves the mountains
  67. OM KRITTIVASASE NAMAHA – The One who wears animal hide
  68. OM PURARATAYE NAMAHA – The Enemy of the cities
  69. OM BHAGAVATE NAMAHA – The Supreme Lord possessing all opulence
  70. OM PRAMATHADHIPAYA NAMAHA – The Lord of the spirits
  71. OM MRITUNJAYAYA NAMAHA – The Conqueror of Death
  72. OM SUKSHMATANAVE NAMAHA – The One with a subtle body
  73. OM JAGADVYAPINE NAMAHA – The One who pervades the world
  74. OM JAGADGURAVE NAMAHA – The Teacher of the Universe
  75. OM VYOMAKESHAYA NAMAHA – The One whose hair is the sky
  76. OM MAHASENAJANAKAYA NAMAHA – The Father of Mahasena (Kartikeya)
  77. OM CHARUVIKRAMAYA NAMAHA – The One of beautiful strides
  78. OM RUDRAYA NAMAHA – The One who removes sorrow
  79. OM BHUTAPATAYE NAMAHA – The Lord of all beings
  80. OM STHANAVE NAMAHA – The Firm and Immovable One
  81. OM AHIRBUDHNYAYA NAMAHA – The Serpent at the base
  82. OM DIGAMBARAYA NAMAHA – The Sky-Clad (Naked) One
  83. OM ASHTAMURTAYE NAMAHA – The Lord with eight forms
  84. OM ANEKATMANE NAMAHA – The One with many souls
  85. OM SATVIKAYA NAMAHA – The One full of purity
  86. OM SHUDDHA VIGRAHAYA NAMAHA – The One of pure form
  87. OM SHASHVATAYA NAMAHA – The Eternal One
  88. OM KHANDAPARASHAVE NAMAHA – The One with a broken axe
  89. OM AJAYA NAMAHA – The Unborn One
  90. OM PAPAVIMOCHAKAYA NAMAHA – The Absolver of sins
  91. OM MRIDAYA NAMAHA – The Compassionate One
  92. OM PASHUPATAYE NAMAHA – The Lord of all living beings
  93. OM DEVAYA NAMAHA – The Shining One
  94. OM MAHADEVAYA NAMAHA – The Great God
  95. OM AVYAYAYA NAMAHA – The Imperishable One
  96. OM HARAYE NAMAHA – The Remover of sins
  97. OM PASHUDANTABHIDE NAMAHA – The One who punished Pushan
  98. OM AVYAGRAYA NAMAHA – The Unwavering One
  99. OM DAKSHADHVARAHARAYA NAMAHA – The Destroyer of Daksha’s sacrifice
  100. OM HARAYA NAMAHA – The Destroyer of Ignorance
  101. OM BHAGANETRABHIDE NAMAHA – The One who blinded Bhaga
  102. OM AVYAKTAYA NAMAHA – The Unmanifested One
  103. OM SAHASRAKSHAYA NAMAHA – The Thousand-Eyed Lord
  104. OM SAHASRAPADE NAMAHA – The Thousand-Footed Lord
  105. OM APAVARGAPRADAYA NAMAHA – The Giver of Liberation
  106. OM ANANTAYA NAMAHA – The Infinite One
  107. OM TARAKAYA NAMAHA – The Savior
  108. OM PARAMESHVARAYA NAMAHA – The Supreme Lord

Benefits of Chanting These Names

Chanting these names with devotion helps in purifying the mind, attaining mental peace, and receiving the divine protection of Mahadev. It is especially effective during the Pradosh Kaal or on the night of Mahashivaratri.

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