108 Names of Lord Shiva ->Shiva-ashtottarashata-namavali

Shiv-ashtottarashata-namavali

The 108 names of Lord , also called the Shiv Ashtottara Shatanamavali, represent the divine qualities, powers, and forms of Mahadev. Each name glorifies a unique aspect , describing him as the destroyer of evil, the source of wisdom, the compassionate protector, and the eternal yogi. Devotees recite these names to connect with the supreme energy and seek his blessings.

The significance of chanting 108 names lies in the sacred number 108, which holds great spiritual meaning in Hinduism. It represents cosmic completeness and the wholeness of creation. Each name carries a vibration that invokes the divine grace , helping devotees remove obstacles, destroy negativity, and progress on the spiritual path.

Reciting the Shatanamavali is an important part of va worship, especially during Maha Shivaratri, Shravan month, Mondays, and while offering prayers to the Lingam. Devotees believe that even listening to or remembering these names with devotion brings inner peace, strength, and divine protection.

The benefits of chanting the 108 names include purification of the mind, success in endeavors, removal of karmic debts, and blessings of health, wealth, and prosperity. On a deeper level, it leads to spiritual awakening and liberation (moksha).

1 Aashutosh ---- One who fulfills wishes instantly

2 Aja ---- Unborn

3 Akshayaguna ---- God with limitless attributes

4 Anagha ---- Without any fault

5 Anantadrishti ---- Of infinite vision

6 Augadh ---- One who revels all the time

7 Avyayaprabhu ---- Imperishable Lord

8 Bhairav ---- Lord of terror

9 Bhalanetra ---- One who has an eye in the forehead

10 Bholenath ---- Kind hearted Lord

11 Bhooteshwara ---- Lord of ghosts and evil beings

12 Bhudeva ---- Lord of the earth

13 Bhutapala ---- Protector of the ghosts

14 Chandrapal---- Master of the moon

15 Chandraprakash ---- One who has moon as a crest

16 Dayalu ---- Compassionate

17 Devadeva ---- Lord of the Lords

18 Dhanadeepa ---- Lord of Wealth

19 Dhyanadeep---- Icon of meditation and concentration

20 Dhyutidhara ----Lord of Brilliance

21 Digambara ---- One who has the skies as his clothes

22 Durjaneeya ---- Difficult to be known

23 Durjaya ----Unvanquished

24 Gangadhara ---- Lord of River Ganga

25 Girijapati ---- Consort of Girija

26 Gunagrahin ---- Acceptor of Gunas

27 Gurudeva ----Master of All

28 Hara ----Remover of Sins

29 Jagadisha ---- Master of the Universe

30 Jaradhishamana ----Redeemer from Afflictions

31 Jatin ---- One who has matted hair

32 Kailas ---- One Who Bestows Peace

33 Kailashadhipati ----Lord of Mount Kailash

34 Kailashnath ----Master of Mount Kailash

35 Kamalakshana ----Lotus-eyed Lord

36 Kantha ---- Ever-Radiant

37 Kapalin ----One who wears a necklace of skulls

38 Khatvangin ----One who has the missile khatvangin in his hand

39 Kundalin ----One who wears earrings

40 Lalataksha ----One who has an eye in the forehead

41 Lingadhyaksha ---- Lord of the Lingas

42 Lingaraja ----Lord of the Lingas

43 Lokankara ----Creator of the Three Worlds

44 Lokapal ----One who takes care of the world

45 Mahabuddhi ----Extremely intelligent

46 Mahadeva ----Greatest God

47 Mahakala ----Lord of All Times

48 Mahamaya ----Of great illusions

49 Mahamrityunjaya ----Great victor of death

50 Mahanidhi ----Great storehouse

51 Mahashaktimaya ----One who has boundless energies

52 Mahayogi ----Greatest of all Gods

53 Mahesha ----Supreme Lord

54 Maheshwara ----Lord of Gods

55 Nagabhushana ----One who has serpents as ornaments

56 Nataraja ----King of the art of dancing

57 Nilakantha ----The one with a blue throat

58 Nityasundara ----Ever beautiful

59 Nrityapriya ----Lover of Dance

60 Omkara ----Creator of OM

61 Palanhaar ----One who protects everyone

62 Parameshwara ----First among all gods First among all gods

63 Paramjyoti ----Greatest splendor

64 Pashupati ----Lord of all living beings

65 Pinakin ----One who has a bow in his hand

66 Pranava ----Originator of the syllable of OM

67 Priyabhakta ----Favorite of the devotees

68 Priyadarshana ----Of loving vision

69 Pushkara ----One who gives nourishment

70 Pushpalochana ----One who has eyes like flowers

71 Ravilochana ----Having sun as the eye

72 Rudra ----The terrible

73 Rudraksha ----One who has eyes like Rudra

74 Sadashiva ----Eternal God

75 Sanatana ----Eternal Lord

76 Sarvacharya ----Preceptor of All

77 Sarvashiva ---- Always Pure

78 Sarvatapana ----Scorcher of All

79 Sarvayoni ----Source of Everything

80 Sarveshwara ----Lord of All Gods

81 Shambhu ----Abode of Joy

82 Shankara ----Giver of Joy

83 Shiva ----Always Pure

84 Shoolin ----One who has a trident

85 Shrikantha ----Of glorious neck

86 Shrutiprakasha ---- Illuminator of the Vedas

87 Shuddhavigraha ----One who has a pure body

88 Skandaguru ----Preceptor of Skanda

89 Someshwara ----Lord of All Gods

90 Sukhada ----Bestower of happiness

91 Suprita ----Well pleased

92 Suragana ----Having Gods as attendants

93 Sureshwara ----Lord of All Gods

94 Swayambhu ----Self-Manifested

95 Tejaswani ----One who spreads illumination

96 Trilochana ----Three-Eyed Lord

97 Trilokpati ----Master of all the Three Worlds

98 Tripurari ----Enemy of Tripura

99 Trishoolin ----One who has a trident in his hands

100 Umapati ----Consort of Uma

101 Vachaspati ----Lord of Speech

102 Vajrahasta ---- One who has a thunderbolt in his hands

103 Varada ----Granter of Boons

104 Vedakarta ----Originator of the Vedas

105 Veerabhadra ----Supreme Lord of the Nether World

106 Vishalaksha ----Wide-eyed Lord

107 Vishveshwara ----Lord of the Universe

108 Vrishavahana ----One who has bull as his vehicle