सद्यो जात
Sadyojata
Creation and the pure, immediate manifestation of being.
Lord Shiva
The Mahadeva, destroyer and transformer
Before creation, before time, before the first breath of the cosmos - Shiva was. He is Adiyogi, the first yogi; Mahadeva, the greatest of gods; Nataraja, the cosmic dancer whose rhythm sustains the universe.
The Five Forms
Panchamukha Shiva
वामदेव
Vamadeva
Preservation, balance, and the gentle aspect of divinity.
अघोर
Aghora
Destruction of fear and dissolution of ignorance.
तत्पुरुष
Tatpurusha
The inward-facing consciousness that animates all beings.
ईशान
Ishana
The transcendent, silent source beyond form.
Sacred Symbols
Signs that carry the meaning of the infinite
Trishul
Damaru
Crescent Moon
Snake
Nandi
Third Eye
Bhasma
108 Names
Shiva Ashtottara Shatanamavali
001
Shiva
शिव
The Auspicious One
002
Maheshwara
महेश्वर
Great Lord of the Universe
003
Shambhu
शम्भू
Source of All Joy
004
Pinakadhari
पिनाकधारी
Bearer of the Pinaka Bow
005
Shashishekhar
शशिशेखर
One Who Wears the Crescent Moon
006
Vamadeva
वामदेव
The Pleasing God
007
Virupaksha
विरूपाक्ष
One with Three Eyes
008
Kapardi
कपर्दी
One with Matted Hair
009
Nilalohita
नीललोहित
The Blue and Red One
010
Shankara
शंकर
Giver of Joy and Prosperity
011
Shulapani
शूलपाणि
Holder of the Trident
012
Khatvangadhari
खट्वांगधारी
Bearer of the Club
013
Vishveshwara
विश्वेश्वर
Lord of the Universe
014
Mahadeva
महादेव
The Greatest God
015
Kedarnath
केदारनाथ
Lord of the Sacred Mountain
016
Yogeshwara
योगेश्वर
Lord of Yoga
017
Trimbaka
त्र्यम्बक
Three-Eyed God
018
Gangadhara
गंगाधर
Bearer of the Ganga
019
Andhakasuradantaka
अंधकासुरदान्तक
Slayer of Demon Andhaka
020
Parvathipathi
पार्वतीपति
Consort of Parvati
021
Shiva Aspect 21
शिव 21
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
022
Shiva Aspect 22
शिव 22
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
023
Shiva Aspect 23
शिव 23
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
024
Shiva Aspect 24
शिव 24
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
025
Shiva Aspect 25
शिव 25
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
026
Shiva Aspect 26
शिव 26
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
027
Shiva Aspect 27
शिव 27
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
028
Shiva Aspect 28
शिव 28
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
029
Shiva Aspect 29
शिव 29
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
030
Shiva Aspect 30
शिव 30
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
031
Shiva Aspect 31
शिव 31
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
032
Shiva Aspect 32
शिव 32
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
033
Shiva Aspect 33
शिव 33
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
034
Shiva Aspect 34
शिव 34
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
035
Shiva Aspect 35
शिव 35
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
036
Shiva Aspect 36
शिव 36
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
037
Shiva Aspect 37
शिव 37
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
038
Shiva Aspect 38
शिव 38
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
039
Shiva Aspect 39
शिव 39
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
040
Shiva Aspect 40
शिव 40
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
041
Shiva Aspect 41
शिव 41
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
042
Shiva Aspect 42
शिव 42
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 43
शिव 43
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
044
Shiva Aspect 44
शिव 44
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
045
Shiva Aspect 45
शिव 45
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
046
Shiva Aspect 46
शिव 46
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
047
Shiva Aspect 47
शिव 47
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
048
Shiva Aspect 48
शिव 48
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 49
शिव 49
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
050
Shiva Aspect 50
शिव 50
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 51
शिव 51
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 52
शिव 52
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 53
शिव 53
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 54
शिव 54
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 55
शिव 55
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 56
शिव 56
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 57
शिव 57
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 58
शिव 58
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 59
शिव 59
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
060
Shiva Aspect 60
शिव 60
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 61
शिव 61
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
062
Shiva Aspect 62
शिव 62
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
063
Shiva Aspect 63
शिव 63
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
064
Shiva Aspect 64
शिव 64
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
065
Shiva Aspect 65
शिव 65
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
066
Shiva Aspect 66
शिव 66
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
067
Shiva Aspect 67
शिव 67
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
068
Shiva Aspect 68
शिव 68
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 69
शिव 69
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
070
Shiva Aspect 70
शिव 70
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
071
Shiva Aspect 71
शिव 71
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
072
Shiva Aspect 72
शिव 72
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
073
Shiva Aspect 73
शिव 73
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
074
Shiva Aspect 74
शिव 74
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
075
Shiva Aspect 75
शिव 75
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
076
Shiva Aspect 76
शिव 76
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
077
Shiva Aspect 77
शिव 77
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 78
शिव 78
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 79
शिव 79
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 80
शिव 80
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 81
शिव 81
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 82
शिव 82
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 83
शिव 83
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
084
Shiva Aspect 84
शिव 84
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 85
शिव 85
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
086
Shiva Aspect 86
शिव 86
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 87
शिव 87
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
088
Shiva Aspect 88
शिव 88
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 89
शिव 89
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
090
Shiva Aspect 90
शिव 90
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 91
शिव 91
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 92
शिव 92
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 93
शिव 93
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 94
शिव 94
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 95
शिव 95
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 96
शिव 96
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 97
शिव 97
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 98
शिव 98
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 99
शिव 99
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 100
शिव 100
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 101
शिव 101
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 102
शिव 102
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 103
शिव 103
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 104
शिव 104
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
105
Shiva Aspect 105
शिव 105
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 106
शिव 106
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 107
शिव 107
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
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Shiva Aspect 108
शिव 108
A sacred epithet of Shiva.
Key Mantras
Sound forms of Shiva
Panchakshara Mantra
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namah Shivaya
I bow to Lord Shiva - the consciousness that dwells within all.
The most sacred Shiva mantra. "Na" = earth, "Ma" = water, "Shi" = fire, "Va" = air, "Ya" = ether. Chanting this mantra purifies the five elements within the body.
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्। उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्।।
Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat
We worship Shiva - the three-eyed one who is fragrant and who nourishes all beings. May He liberate us from the bondage of worldly attachment and death, just as a cucumber is severed from its vine. Grant us immortality, not death.
One of the most powerful mantras in the Rigveda (7.59.12). Chanted for healing, protection, and liberation from the fear of death. Known as the Mrita-Sanjivini mantra.
Rudra Gayatri
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि। तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्।।
Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat
Om, let us contemplate the supreme Purusha. Let us meditate on the great Mahadeva. May Rudra enlighten and inspire our intellect.
The Gayatri mantra dedicated to Lord Shiva. Meditating on Shiva as the ultimate Purusha (consciousness), asking for illumination of the mind.
Shiva Panchakshara Stotram (first verse)
नागेन्द्रहाराय त्रिलोचनाय भस्माङ्गरागाय महेश्वराय। नित्याय शुद्धाय दिगम्बराय तस्मै न काराय नमः शिवाय।।
Nagendraharaya Trilochanaya Bhasmangaragaya Maheshwaraya Nityaya Shuddhaya Digambaraya Tasmai Na-karaya Namah Shivaya
To Shiva who wears the king of serpents as a garland, who has three eyes, who is smeared with sacred ash, who is the great Lord - the eternal, the pure, the sky-clad - I bow to that Shiva, represented by the syllable 'Na'.
A celebrated Sanskrit stotra by Adi Shankaracharya, with each of the 5 verses expounding one syllable of Om Namah Shivaya.