પાર્વતી અષ્ટોત્તર શત નામાવલિઃ

Overview

Parvathi Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a litany of 108 names of Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva and a central figure in both Shaivism and Shaktism. Each name identifies a specific attribute or form of the goddess, including her role as cosmic mother (Jagajjanmatri), her connection to the Himalayas (Nagendratanaya), and her fierce aspect (Chandika). The text is used in archana (ritual name recitation) during Parvati worship.

What are the benefits of chanting Parvathi Ashtottara Sata Namavali?

• Invokes the blessings of Goddess Parvati for well-being and prosperity
• Removes obstacles and fulfills devotional intentions during worship
• Deepens the devotee's familiarity with Parvati's divine attributes
• Serves as a meditative practice through the systematic recitation of sacred names

When is the best time to recite this?

Morning and evening are the standard times for recitation. Navaratri, the Shravana month, Tuesdays, and Fridays are considered especially auspicious for Parvati worship.

What is the historical and traditional background?

Ashtottara sata namavalis (108-name litanies) are a standard form in Hindu devotional literature, with roots in Puranic and Tantric sources. Namavalis dedicated to Parvati draw from texts such as the Shiva Purana, Skanda Purana, and Devi Bhagavata Purana. The specific compilation of this namavali does not have a recorded individual author; it belongs to the tradition of name-litanies that have been recited in Shaiva and Shakta temples and households for centuries. The practice of reciting 108 names corresponds to the 108 beads of a japa mala.

Available scripts

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Related Texts

• Lalita Sahasranama — the thousand names of Goddess Lalita (a form of Parvati/Devi), a more extensive parallel text in the Shakta tradition
• Parvati Vallabha Ashtakam — a hymn to Shiva as Parvati's consort, commonly recited alongside Parvati-focused texts