Shri Bhairav Ashtottara Shatanamavali
The Bhairava Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 names of bhairav), a sacred litany of 108 divine names—invokes the fierce, protective, and transformative energy of Lord Bhairava, the guardian of time and destroyer of illusion. Each name is a mantra, a vibration that channels aspects of cosmic truth, spiritual courage, and inner awakening. Benefits are as under:
- Spiritual Protection from negative energies and psychic disturbances
- Fearlessness and Inner Strength in facing life’s challenges
- Clarity of Mind and dissolution of confusion or illusion
- Acceleration of Sadhana and deeper connection to Shiva consciousness
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.
SHRI BHAIRAV ASHTOTTARA SHATANAMAVALI BEGINS

Om Bhutanathaya Namah
Om Bhutatmane Namah
Om Bhutabhavanaya Namah
Om Kshetragnaya Namah — 5
The destroyer of fear
Lord of spirits and beings
The soul of all creatures
Nurturer and sustainer of life
The knower of body and soul
Om Kshetradaya Namah
Om Kshatriyaya Namah
Om Viraje Namah
Om Shmashanavasine Namah — 10
The divine guardian of fields
The bestower of land and domain
The lord of valor and courage
The radiant and resplendent one
The dweller of the cremation ground
Om Kharvarashine Namah
Om Smarantakaya Namah
Om Raktapaya Namah
Om Panapaya Namah — 15
The consumer of flesh
The one of immense wealth
The destroyer of Kamadeva
The drinker of blood
The one who accepts all offerings
Om Siddhidaya Namah
Om Siddhisevitaya Namah
Om Kankalaya Namah
Om Kalashamanaya Namah — 20
The possessor of all perfections
The giver of spiritual powers
Revered by the accomplished sages
The one with a skeletal form
The destroyer of time itself
Om Tanaye Namah
Om Kavaye Namah
Om Trinetraaya Namah
Om Bahunetraya Namah — 25
The lord of time and destiny
The divine son
The wise poet and seer
The one with three eyes
The one with many eyes
Om Shoolapanaye Namah
Om Khadgapanaye Namah
Om Kapaline Namah
Om Dhumralochanaya Namah — 30
With golden eyes
Holding the trident in hands
Holding the sword in hands
The one with a natural skull
Having smoke-grey eyes
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Om Bhairavīnathaya Namah
Om Bhutapaya Namah
Om Yoginīpataye Namah
Om Dhandhaya Namah — 35
The protector of the Abhira tribe
The lord of Bhairava
The ruler of all spirits
The lord of the Yoginis
The giver of wealth
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Om Dhanavate Namah
Om Preetivardhanaya Namah
Om Nagaharaya Namah
Om Nagapashaya Namah — 40
The holder of wealth
Rich and prosperous
The increaser of love and affection
The wearer of serpents
The bearer of the serpent noose
Om Kapalabharthe Namah
Om Kalaya Namah
Om Kapalamaline Namah
Om Kamnīyāya Namah — 45
The one with hair like the sky
The bearer of the skull
The lord of time
The wearer of the skull garland
The beautiful and charming one
Om Trilochanaya Namah
Om Jwalanenraya Namah
Om Trishikhane Namah
Om Trilokeshaya Namah — 50
The treasure of arts
The three-eyed one
The fiery one
The wielder of the trident
The lord of the three worlds
Om Dimbhaya Namah
Om Shantaya Namah
Om Shantajanapriyaya Namah
Om Batukaya Namah — 55
The son of the three-eyed one
Attractive and pleasing
The peaceful one
Beloved of peaceful beings
The one who takes the form of a child
Om Khatvangadharaya Namah
Om Bhutadhyakshaya Namah
Om Pashupataye Namah
Om Bhikshukaya Namah — 60
The one who wears many garments
The bearer of the mace like staff
The lord of spirits
Lord of all creatures
The protector of monks
Om Dhurtaya Namah
Om Digambaraya Namah
Om Sharaya Namah
Om Harine Namah — 65
The lord of attendants
The crafty and cunning
The one who wears no clothes
The wielder of the bow
The hunter
Om Prashantaya Namah
Om Shantidaya Namah
Om Siddhaya Namah
Om Shankarapriyabandhavaya Namah — 70
One with pure white eyes
Calm and contented
The giver of peace
The giver of accomplishments
The beloved relative of Shankara
Om Nidhishaya Namah
Om Jnanchakshuye Namah
Om Tapomadaya Namah
Om Ashtadharaya Namah — 75
The embodiment of eight forms
The lord of treasures
The one with eyes of wisdom
The giver of austerity
The foundation of the eight supports
Om Sarpayuktaya Namah
Om Shikhisakhaya Namah
Om Bhudharaya Namah
Om Bhudharadhishaya Namah — 80
The foundation of six supports
The one adorned with serpents
The companion of the crest
The supporter of the earth
The lord of the earth
Om Bhudharatmajñaya Namah
Om Kankaladharine Namah
Om Mundine Namah
Om Nagayajñopavitavate Namah — 85
Lord of the land and earth
Knower of the soul of the earth
Bearer of skeletons
The one with a shaved head
The wearer of the serpent sacred thread
Om Mohanaya Namah
Om Stambhine Namah
Om Maranaya Namah
Om Kshobhanaya Namah — 90
Causer of disease and aging
The enchanter and attractor
The immobilizer
The killer
The agitator and stimulator
Om Daityaghne Namah
Om Mundabhushitaya Namah
Om Balibhuje Namah
Om Balibhootnathaya Namah — 95
One with pure blue collyrium like personality
The destroyer of demons
The wearer of skull ornaments
The bearer of sacrifice
The lord and recipient of sacrifice
Om Balaparakramaya Namah
Om Sarvapattaranaya Namah
Om Durgaya Namah
Om Dushtabhushitaya Namah — 100
The youthful form of power
Valour in the form of a youth
The remover of all sins
The form of Durga
Adorned with evil ones
Om Kalanidhaye Namah
Om Kantaya Namah
Om Kaminivash Kridvashine Namah
Om Sarvasiddhipradaya Namah — 105
The lord of desires
The treasure of arts
The attractive and beautiful
The influential over lovers and playfulness
The giver of all accomplishments
Om Prabhave Namah
Om Vishnave Namah — 108
Lord of physicians
The creator of the universe
The supreme lord Vishnu