However, the set of 108 names is referred to as the Ashtottara Shatanamavali. The Shiva Purana, one of the oldest Hindu religious texts dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, contains 108 Sanskrit names for Lord.
There are as many as 1008 names of Lord Ganesha. 108 Names of Lord Shiva - Lord Shiva is known by several names. He has several names that attribute each of his qualities. He is the Vighnaharta (the remover of hurdles), Sukhkarta (giver of joy) and the Dukhharta (the one who eliminates sorrow). He is hailed as the supreme deity by none other than Mahadev himself. The Chaturthi Tithi, Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the Moon) in the month of Bhadrapada was the day when Lord Shiva and Mata Parvati's son, Ganesha, came into being. Havyavahana – Carrier Of Sacrificial Offerings I.e.Chant the 108 names of Lord Vinayaka during puja Jnanagamya – Attainable Through Perfect Knowledge –Īloksambhavya – Whose Existence Is Inferred As Possible Through Lustre Smasanastha – Staying In The Cremation Ground Smasananilaya – Residing In Cremation Ground Each name mentioned in this Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali has a great significance as they are related to the stories of God Shiva that are mentioned in Shaivite. These names represent the Supreme God Shiva, his manifestations and forms. Pasupati – Lord Of Beasts, The Individual Souls Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali also called Shiva Ashtothram, refers to the 108 names of God Shiva. Ksamaksetra – Splitter Of The Eyes Of Bhaga According to Hindu tradition, devotees chant the various names of their personal gods continuously during worship as a mark of devotion. Samadhivedya – Who Can Be Realised Through Tranceĭharmadhyaksa – Presiding Deity Of Virtue OM PINAKINE NAMAHA Obeisances to Shiva, who guards the path of dharma. OM SHAMBHAVE NAMAHA Obeisances to the God who exists for our happiness alone.
OM MAHESHVARAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to the Great God Shiva. Lokavarnottama – Excellent Of All Castes In The World OM SHIVAYA NAMAHA Obeisances to the Auspicious One. Sarvapramanasamvadin – In Whom All Authorities And Proof AgreeĪnadimadhyanidhana – With No Beginning, Middle Or End 108 Names of Lord Shiva with Meaning Now that we have understood the meaning and essence of Shiva, let’s have a look at the different names that Shiva is known by in the Indian sub-continent. Jnanagamya – Accessible To Perfect Knowledge Trivarga – Bestower Of Virtue, Wealth And Love AUM SHAMBHAVE NAMAHA Salutations to the God who exists for our happiness alone. AUM MAHESHVARAYA NAMAHA Salutations to the Great God Shiva. Vedantasarasandoha – The Essence Of Vedanta Philosophy AUM SHIVAYA NAMAHA Salutations to the Auspicious One. The Shiva Sahasranama Stotra.Īrthigamya – Accessible To The SuppliantsĬandramauli – With Moon For Its Crest-jewel 1008 Names of Lord Shiva : 1008 Shiva Sahasranama Stotra the hymn of a thousand names Sahasranama means thousand (sahasra) names (nama), and Sahasranama Stotra is a hymn eulogizing the Lord by recounting one thousand of His names. As the various sects of Hindu-tradition (Shaivism, Shaktism and Vaishnavism) grew and spread, it must have become extremely popular to write hymns of a thousand names for the primary Deity of worship. Sahasranama means thousand (sahasra) names (nama), and Sahasranama Stotra is a hymn eulogizing the Lord by recounting one thousand of His names. 108 Names of Durga 108 Names of Shiva 108 Names of Hanumanji 108 Names of Lord Muruga 108 Names of Rama 108 Names of Surya 108 Names of Krishna 108 Names of Vishnu 108 Names of Venkateshwara 108 Names of Parvati 108 Names of Parvati 108 Names of Shani 108 Names of Saraswati 108 Names of Tulsi 108 Names of Goddess Annapoorni 108.