MAHASHIVRATRI Special: Mahashivratri is dedicated to Shiva on 8th March. This is an important day for Shiva devotees. It is believed that by observing fast on this day and worshiping Lord Shiva and Mother Parvati with full devotion, the troubles of life go away. At the same time, by chanting the 108 names and mantras of Lord Shiva carefully on this day, one gets the blessings of Lord Shiva. You can chant any 1 or all of these 108 mantras and names. To get the blessings of Shiva, chant these names and mantras 108 times.
108 mantras and names of Lord Shiva
- Shiva-Om Shivay Namah, who is the most holy.
- Maheshwar- Om Maheshvaraya Namah, who is the God of Gods.
- Shambhu- Om Shambhave Namah, the one who bestows happiness and wealth.
- Pinakin- Om Pinakin Namah, the one who holds the bow named Pinak
- Shashi Shekhar, Om Shashi Shekha Rai Namah, the one who wears the moon on his head
- Vamdevaya- Om Vamdevaya Namah, who is auspicious and beautiful in every way.
- Virupaksha- Om Virupakshaya Namah, Lord Shiva with slant eyes
- Kapardi- Om Kapardine Namah, the one who wears matted hair
- Neellohit – Om Neellohitaya Namah, having blue complexion
- Shankar- Om Shankarai Namah, the one who provides happiness and wealth.
- Shoolpaani- Om Shoolpanine Namah, the one who holds the trident
- Khatwangi- Om Khatwangine Namah, one who bears the weapon named Khatwang.
- Vishnuvallabha- Om Vishnuvallabhaya Namah, who is very dear to Lord Vishnu.
- Shipivishta- Om Shipivishtay Namah, Pervaded with rays
- Ambikanath- Om Ambikaanathaya Namah, who is the husband of Goddess Ambika (Parvati).
- Shrikanth- Om Shrikanthaya Namah, the one with beautiful throat
- Bhaktavatsal, Om Bhaktavatsalay Namah, the one who showers love and compassion on the devotees.
- Bhava- Om Bhavay Namah, Self-manifested
- Sharva- Om Sharvaya Namah, destroyer of all sufferings and sins.
- Trilokesh- Om Trilokeshaya Namah, Lord and ruler of the three worlds.
- Shitikantha- Om Shitikanthay Namah, the one with white throat
- Shivapriya- Om Shivapriya Namah, who is dear to Mother Parvati.
- Ugra- Om Ugraay Namah, having extremely aggressive nature.
- Kapali- Om Kapalin Namah, one who wears a garland of skulls around the neck.
- Kaamari- Om Kaamaraye Namah, the one who burns Kamadeva.
- Andhakasur Sudan – Om Andhakasursudanaya Namah, the one who kills Andhakasur
- Gangadhar- Om Gangadharaya Namah, the one who wears Goddess Ganga in his hair.
- Lalataksha- Om Lalatakshaya Namah, who has a third eye on his forehead.
- Kaalkaal- Om Kaalkalay Namah, which is also the period of time.
- Kripanidhi- Om Kripanidhaye Namah, the one who blesses the devotees, the ocean of grace.
- Bhima- Om Bhimaya Namah, having a huge body
- Parashuhasta- Om Parashuhastay Namah, the one who wields the weapon named Parashu.
- Mrigapani- Om Mrigapanaye Namah, one who holds a male deer in his hand.
- Jatadhar- Om Jatadharaya Namah, the one who wears matted hair
- Kailashvasi- Om Kailashvasine Namah, the one who resides on Mount Kailash
- Kavachi- Om Kavachine Namah, one who bears different types of weapons.
- Hard- Om Kardhaya Namah, having a very strong body and very strong.
- Tripuraantaka- Om Tripuranatakaya Namah, the one who ends Tripurasura.
- Vrishank- Om Vrishankay Namah, whose flag has the symbol of Taurus (Nandi) inscribed on it.
- Vrishabharudha- Om Vrishabharudhay Namah, who is riding on Nandi.
- Bhasmodhulitvigrah- Om Bhasmodhulitvigrahaya Namah, the one who wears ashes all over the body.
- Samapriya- Om Samapriya Namah, who loves equality.
- Swarmayi- Om Swarmayi Namah, who is proficient in music.
- Trayimurti- Om Trayimurtaye Namah, who is one of the Trimurti (Brahma, Vishnu, Mahesh) / which is present in the form of Rigveda, Samaveda and Yajurveda.
- Anishvara-Om Anishvaraya Namah, who has no master.
- Sarvajna- Om Sarvajnaya Namah, who is omniscient.
- God – Om Paramatmane Namah, who is the best among all the souls.
- Somsuryagnilochana – Om Somsuryagnilochanay Namah, the one who has Moon, Sun and Fire as his three eyes.
- Havi- Om Havishe Namah, which is the form of Havi (the liquid given as offering in Havan).
- Yajnamaya- Om Yajnamaya Namah, who is the form of Yagya himself.
- Soma- Om Somay Namah, who is as cool and pure as the moon.
- Panchavaktra- Om Panchavaktray Namah, having five faces
- Sadashiva- Om Sadashivaya Namah, who is always auspicious.
- Vishveshwar- Om Vishveshvaraya Namah, Lord of the entire universe.
- Veerbhadra- Om Veerbhadraya Namah, who is both fierce and peaceful.
- Ganana- Om Gananathaya Namah, who is the ruler of all the Ganas (gods, humans and demons).
- Prajapati- Om Prajapataye Namah, Lord of all beings.
- Hiranyareta- Om Hiranyaretse Namah, the one who possesses the brilliance of a thousand suns
- Durdharsha- Om Durdharshaya Namah, who cannot be defeated
- Girish- Om Girishaya Namah, who is the lord of the mountains.
- Girish- Om Girishaya Namah, the one who sleeps on Mount Kailash
- Anagha- Om Anaghaya Namah, who is free from vices and faults.
- Bhujangbhushan- Om Bhujangbhushanaya Namah, one who wears snakes as ornaments
- Bharga- Om Bhargaya Namah, destroyer of all sins.
- Giridhanva- Om Giridhanvine Namah, the one who holds Mount Meru as his bow.
- Giripriya – Om Giripriya Namah, who loves mountains very much / who loves Goddess Parvati very much.
- Krittivasa- Om Krittivasse Namah, the one who wears Baghambar.
- Puraraati- Om Purarataye Namah, the destroyer of Tripurasura and his Tripuras (worlds).
- God- Om Bhagwate Namah, who is the Almighty God.
- Pramathadhipa- Om Pramathadhipaya Namah, Lord of the Pramathaganas (Shivaganas)
- Mrityunjay- Om Mrityunjay Namah, the one who conquers death.
- मुक्षतनु- ॐ मुक्ष्मतन्वे नमः, one who has a subtle body
- Jagadvvyapam- Om Jagadvyapine Namah, the one who is present in the entire creation.
- Jagadguru- Om Jagadguruve Namah.- Who is the Guru of all the worlds.
- Vyomkesh- Om Vyomkeshay Namah, whose hair is spread in the entire sky.
- Mahasenjanaka- Om Mahasenjanakaya Namah, who is the father of Lord Kartikeya.
- Charuvikrama- Om Charuvikramaya Namah, conqueror of beauty
- Rudra- Om Rudray Namah, the one who is moved by the sufferings of the devotees.
- Bhootpati- Om Bhootpataye Namah, who is the lord of the five elements (fire, air, water, earth, sky) / who is the lord of ghosts.
- Sthanu- Om Sthanve Namah, who is firm and firm.
- Ahirbudhnya – Om Ahirbudhnya Namah, who is the basis of the entire creation / the bearer of Kundalini.
- Digambara- Om Digambaraya Namah, the one who wears the universe as a garment.
- Ashtamurti- Om Ashtamurtaye Namah, having eight forms
- Anekatma- Om Anekatmane Namah, One who takes many forms
- Sattvik- Om Sattvikaya Namah, Lord of Unlimited Energy
- Shuddhavigrah- Om Shuddhvigrahaya Namah, which is completely pure and pure.
- Eternal- Om Shashwataya Namah-, which is eternal and imperishable.
- Khandaparshu- Om Khandaparshve Namah, the one who holds the broken axe.
- Aj- Om Ajay Namah, who is unborn, unlimited and invincible.
- Pashvimochana- Om Pashvimochkaya Namah, the one who frees from all worldly bondages.
- Soil- Om Mridaya Namah, the one who bestows happiness and good fortune.
- Pashupati- Om Pashupataye Namah, Lord of all animals/creatures
- Dev- Om Devaya Namah, who is the all-powerful omnipresent God.
- Mahadev- Om Mahadevaya Namah, who is the god of gods.
- अव्याया- ॐ अव्यायाय नमः, which is immutable.
- Hari- Om Harye Namah, the one who removes all sins.
- Bhagnetrabhidha- Om Bhagnetrabhide Namah, the one who damages the eye of the vulva.
- Avyakt- Om Avyaktaya Namah, which is indirect.
- Dakshadhvarahara- Om Dakshadhvarharaya Namah, the one who destroys the Yagya of Daksha Prajapati.
- Har-Om Haraya Namah, the one who destroys all the bondages of sin.
- Pushdantabhit- Om Pushdantbhide Namah, the one who breaks the teeth of a god named Pushan.
- अव्यग्रा- ॐ अव्यग्राय नमः, having stable and steadfast nature
- Sahasraksha- Om Sahasrakshaya Namah, the one with a thousand eyes
- Sahasrapada- Om Sahasrapade Namah, the one with thousands of feet who is present everywhere.
- अपवर्गप्रदाद- Om Apavargpradaya Namah, the one who grants salvation
- Anant- Om Anantaya Namah, who is immortal and endless.
- Tarak- Om Tarakay Namah, the one who provides salvation to living beings.
- Parmeshwar – Om Parmeshwaray Namah, the supreme ruling God who creates and destroys the entire universe.
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