Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali
The 108 Names of Shiva are sacred invocations that reflect the infinite facets of the Supreme Consciousness—Mahadev. Each name is a mantra, a doorway into Shiva’s cosmic roles: the destroyer of illusion, the protector of truth, the embodiment of silence, and the source of transcendental bliss. Benefits as under;
- Purifies the mind
- Dissolves inner conflict
- Awakens spiritual energy
- Removes fear and negativity from subconscious
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
How to Use This Stotra/Namavali for Your Benefit
To truly receive the blessings of this Stotra there are two methods. The first method is that you begin by taking a sankalpa—a heartfelt vow or intention. Decide how many days you will commit to this practice: 7, 9, 11, 21, 40, or any number that feels spiritually aligned with your goal.
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Your intention may be for:
- Financial stability
- A fulfilling job
- Peace and health
- The well-being of a loved one
- Spiritual growth
- Marriage
- Divine grace and protection
- Or any other goal/desire that you may have in mind
The desire should be genuine and positive, never rooted in harm or negativity.
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Daily Recitation Commitment
Choose how many times you will recite the Stotra each day: 3, 5, 7, 11, 21 or more—based on your capacity and devotion.
If you miss a day, your sadhana becomes compromised, and you must begin again from Day 1. This discipline strengthens your spiritual resolve.
Bhakti Without Boundaries
The second method is that you may choose to chant this Stotra purely out of bhakti—without any time-bound commitments. In such cases, the heart becomes the altar, and sincerity becomes the offering.
Factors That Influence the Results
The fruits of your sadhana depend on:
- The number of daily recitations
- The total duration of your practice (number of days)
- The depth of your concentration and devotion
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You can amplify the energy of your sadhana by observing certain spiritual disciplines (these are recommended but no mandatory):
- Avoiding non-vegetarian food
- Refraining from onion and garlic
- Sitting for recitation at the same time daily
- Abstaining from sensual indulgences or distractions
The more difficult and focused your practice, the more profound the blessings/results after its completion.
Sada Vasantam Hridayaravinde Bhavam Bhavanisahitam Namami
The pure white like camphor, embodiment of compassion
The essence of worldly life, wearing the king of snakes as necklace
Forever residing in the lotus of the heart like spring
I bow to Bhava (Shiva) along with Bhavani (Shakti)
Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali Begins

Om Maheshwaraya Namah
Om Shambhave Namah
Om Pinakine Namah
Om Shashishekhara Namah –5
Salutations to Shiva
Homage to the Great Lord
Bestower of welfare and glory
The bearer of the trident
Adorned with the moon on his head
Om Virupakshaya Namah
Om Kapardine Namah
Om Neelalohitaya Namah
Om Shankaray Namah — 10
Salutations to Vamadeva form
The one with strange and dark eyes
The wearer of sacred attire
Blue and red colored form
Beloved name of Shiva
Om Khatvangine Namah
Om Vishnuvallabhaya Namah
Om Shipivishtaya Namah
Om Ambikanathaya Namah — 15
Salutations to the bearer of the trident
Holder of the mace staff
The beloved of Vishnu
Shining with Shipivishti splendour
The lord of Ambika
Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah
Om Bhavaya Namah
Om Sharvaya Namah
Om Trilokeshaya Namah — 20
Salutations to Shrikntha (the one with throat collar)
Compassionate to devotees
Lord of existence and life
The benevolent Sharva
Lord of the three worlds
Om Shivapriyaya Namah
Om Ugraya Namah
Om Kapaline Namah
Om Kamaraya Namah — 25
Salutations to the blue-throated Shiva
The beloved form of Shiva
The fierce and powerful one
The one wearing the skull garland
Lord of desires and passions
Om Gangadharaya Namah
Om Lalatakshaya Namah
Om Kalakalaya Namah
Om Kripanidhaye Namah — 30
The destroyer of Andhakasura
The bearer of the Ganges
The one with the eye on the forehead
The beyond time
The ocean of compassion
Om Parshuhastaya Namah
Om Mrigapanaya Namah
Om Jatadharaya Namah
Om Kailashavasine Namah — 35
Salutations to Lord Shiva of great strength
The one who holds an axe in his hand
The bearer of a deer in his hand
The one with matted locks of hair
The resident of Mount Kailash
Om Kathoraya Namah
Om Tripurantakaya Namah
Om Vrishankaya Namah
Om Vrishabharudhaya Namah — 40
The one who wears the armor
Harsh and strong
The destroyer of the three cities
One with the bull insignia
The rider of the bull
Om Samapriyaya Namah
Om Swaramayaya Namah
Om Trayimurtaye Namah
Om Anishwaraya Namah — 45
One whose body is covered with ash
One who loves Sama chanting
One full of sound
The embodiment of the three Vedas
The one without a master
Om Paramatmane Namah
Om Somasuryagnilochanaya Namah
Om Havishe Namah
Om Yajnamayaya Namah — 50
The all-knowing one
The supreme soul
One with eyes like moon, sun and fire
The lord of offerings
Om Panchavaktraya Namah
Om Sadashivaya Namah
Om Vishweshwaraya Namah
Om Virabhadraya Namah — 55
Salutations to the Moon god
The one with five faces
The eternal Shiva
The lord of the universe
In the form of Veerabhadra
Om Prajapataye Namah
Om Hiranyaretase Namah
Om Durdharshaya Namah
Om Girishaya Namah — 60
Lord of the ganas
Lord of creation
Who shines like a thousand suns
Invincible and fearless
Lord of the mountains
Om Anaghaya Namah
Om Bhujangabhushanaya Namah
Om Bhargaya Namah
Om Giridhanvane Namah — 65
One who dwells on Mount Kailash
One who is free from sins
One who wears snakes
Om Krittivasase Namah
Om Purarataye Namah
Om Bhagavate Namah
Om Pramathadhipaya Namah — 70
Lover of mountains
Wearer of elephant skin
Destroyer of enemies named Pur
All-powerful and revered
Lord of the spirits and goblins
Om Sukshmatanave Namah
Om Jagadvyapine Namah
Om Jagadgurave Namah
Om Vyomakeshaya Namah — 75
The conqueror of death
One with subtle body
Performer throughout the universe
The guru of the world
One who has hair like the sky
Om Charuvikramaya Namah
Om Rudraya Namah
Om Bhootapataye Namah
Om Sthanave Namah — 80
Father of the great army
One with handsome valor
The fierce and angry one
Lord of spirits
Lord of elements
Om Digambaraya Namah
Om Ashtamurtaye Namah
Om Anekatmane Namah
Om Sattvikaya Namah — 85
One who removes fear
One who wears the sky as garment
One with eight forms
One with many souls
Master of the pure qualities
Om Shashvataya Namah
Om Khandaparashave Namah
Om Ajaya Namah
Om Pashavimochanaya Namah — 90
One with a pure and clean form
Eternal and infinite
Bearer of the broken axe
Immortal
One who liberates from bonds
Om Pashupataye Namah
Om Devaya Namah
Om Mahadevaya Namah
Om Avyayaya Namah — 95
One with charming and blissful form
Lord of all beings
All-powerful god
The great god
One without decay
Om Pushadantabhide Namah
Om Avyagraya Namah
Om Dakshadhvarharaya Namah
Om Haraya Namah — 100
One who removes all sins and fear
One strong with teeth
One who is never agitated
Protector of dharma given by Daksha
The destroyer of all
Om Avyaktaya Namah
Om Sahasrakshaya Namah
Om Sahasrapade Namah
Om Apavargapradaya Namah — 105
One who pierced the eye of god Bhaga
One who is invisible
One with a thousand eyes
One with a thousand feet
One who grants liberation
Om Tarakaya Namah
Om Parameshwaraya Namah — 108
One without beginning or end
One beyond birth and death
The supreme lord