Sri Ayyappa Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Ayyappa Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Ayyappa Ashtottara Sata Namavali
śrī ayyappa aṣṭottara śata nāmāvali
oṃ mahāśāstre namaḥ |
oṃ mahādevāya namaḥ |
oṃ mahādevasutāya namaḥ |
oṃ avyayāya namaḥ |
oṃ lokakartre namaḥ |
oṃ lokabhartre namaḥ |
oṃ lokahartre namaḥ |
oṃ parātparāya namaḥ |
oṃ trilokarakṣakāya namaḥ |
oṃ dhanvine namaḥ (10)
oṃ tapasvine namaḥ |
oṃ bhūtasainikāya namaḥ |
oṃ mantravedine namaḥ |
oṃ mahāvedine namaḥ |
oṃ mārutāya namaḥ |
oṃ jagadīśvarāya namaḥ |
oṃ lokādhyakṣāya namaḥ |
oṃ agragaṇyāya namaḥ |
oṃ śrīmate namaḥ |
oṃ aprameyaparākramāya namaḥ (20)
oṃ siṃhārūḍhāya namaḥ |
oṃ gajārūḍhāya namaḥ |
oṃ hayārūḍhāya namaḥ |
oṃ maheśvarāya namaḥ |
oṃ nānāśāstradharāya namaḥ |
oṃ anaghāya namaḥ |
oṃ nānāvidyā viśāradāya namaḥ |
oṃ nānārūpadharāya namaḥ |
oṃ vīrāya namaḥ |
oṃ nānāprāṇiniṣevitāya namaḥ (30)
oṃ bhūteśāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhūtidāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhṛtyāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhujaṅgābharaṇojvalāya namaḥ |
oṃ ikṣudhanvine namaḥ |
oṃ puṣpabāṇāya namaḥ |
oṃ mahārūpāya namaḥ |
oṃ mahāprabhave namaḥ |
oṃ māyādevīsutāya namaḥ |
oṃ mānyāya namaḥ (40)
oṃ mahanīyāya namaḥ |
oṃ mahāguṇāya namaḥ |
oṃ mahāśaivāya namaḥ |
oṃ mahārudrāya namaḥ |
oṃ vaiṣṇavāya namaḥ |
oṃ viṣṇupūjakāya namaḥ |
oṃ vighneśāya namaḥ |
oṃ vīrabhadreśāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhairavāya namaḥ |
oṃ ṣaṇmukhapriyāya namaḥ (50)
oṃ meruśṛṅgasamāsīnāya namaḥ |
oṃ munisaṅghaniṣevitāya namaḥ |
oṃ devāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhadrāya namaḥ |
oṃ jagannāthāya namaḥ |
oṃ gaṇanāthāya nāmaḥ |
oṃ gaṇeśvarāya namaḥ |
oṃ mahāyogine namaḥ |
oṃ mahāmāyine namaḥ |
oṃ mahājñānine namaḥ (60)
oṃ mahāsthirāya namaḥ |
oṃ devaśāstre namaḥ |
oṃ bhūtaśāstre namaḥ |
oṃ bhīmahāsaparākramāya namaḥ |
oṃ nāgahārāya namaḥ |
oṃ nāgakeśāya namaḥ |
oṃ vyomakeśāya namaḥ |
oṃ sanātanāya namaḥ |
oṃ saguṇāya namaḥ |
oṃ nirguṇāya namaḥ (70)
oṃ nityāya namaḥ |
oṃ nityatṛptāya namaḥ |
oṃ nirāśrayāya namaḥ |
oṃ lokāśrayāya namaḥ |
oṃ gaṇādhīśāya namaḥ |
oṃ catuḥṣaṣṭikalāmayāya namaḥ |
oṃ ṛgyajuḥsāmātharvātmane namaḥ |
oṃ mallakāsurabhañjanāya namaḥ |
oṃ trimūrtaye namaḥ |
oṃ daityamathanāya namaḥ (80)
oṃ prakṛtaye namaḥ |
oṃ puruṣottamāya namaḥ |
oṃ kālajñānine namaḥ |
oṃ mahājñānine namaḥ |
oṃ kāmadāya namaḥ |
oṃ kamalekṣaṇāya namaḥ |
oṃ kalpavṛkṣāya namaḥ |
oṃ mahāvṛkṣāya namaḥ |
oṃ vidyāvṛkṣāya namaḥ |
oṃ vibhūtidāya namaḥ (90)
oṃ saṃsāratāpavicchetre namaḥ |
oṃ paśulokabhayaṅkarāya namaḥ |
oṃ rogahantre namaḥ |
oṃ prāṇadātre namaḥ |
oṃ paragarvavibhañjanāya namaḥ |
oṃ sarvaśāstrārtha tatvajñāya namaḥ |
oṃ nītimate namaḥ |
oṃ pāpabhañjanāya namaḥ |
oṃ puṣkalāpūrṇāsaṃyuktāya namaḥ |
oṃ paramātmane namaḥ (100)
oṃ satāṅgataye namaḥ |
oṃ anantādityasaṅkāśāya namaḥ |
oṃ subrahmaṇyānujāya namaḥ |
oṃ baline namaḥ |
oṃ bhaktānukampine namaḥ |
oṃ deveśāya namaḥ |
oṃ bhagavate namaḥ |
oṃ bhaktavatsalāya namaḥ (108)
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About This Stotram
Sri Ayyappa Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sanskrit Title: श्री अय्यप्प अष्टोत्तर शत नामावलि
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Ayyappa Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a powerful devotional practice for devotees of Lord Ayyappa. Each of the 108 names (nama) encapsulates a specific attribute, power, or aspect of the deity. By reciting these names with devotion and concentration, the devotee aims to connect with the divine essence of Ayyappa, seeking his grace, protection, and guidance. This practice is believed to purify the mind, foster spiritual growth, and bring about positive transformations in the devotee's life. It is a concise yet way to meditate on the divine qualities of Lord Ayyappa and to cultivate a personal relationship with him.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Ayyappa |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Namavali |
| Category | Namavali |
| Number of Verses | 108 |
| Origin | The Sri Ayyappa Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Ayyappa. Ashtottara Sata Namavali literally translates to '108 names'. Such namavalis are common in Hindu devotional literature and are typically found in Puranas, Agamas, or compiled by later scholars and devotees. The specific origin text or scripture from which this particular namavali is extracted is not definitively known without further textual analysis. However, it is part of a broader tradition of devotional hymns aimed at invoking the deity's blessings through the recitation of his sacred names. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Invocation of Lord Ayyappa's blessings
- Removal of obstacles and negativities
- Attainment of spiritual purity and strength
- Fulfillment of desires and aspirations
- Protection from evil forces
Best Time to Recite
Mornings, evenings, during the Mandala period (41 days leading up to Makaravilakku), during Sabarimala pilgrimage, and on auspicious days related to Lord Ayyappa.
Historical Context
Lord Ayyappa is a popular Hindu deity, primarily worshipped in South India. He is often depicted as the son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu (in his Mohini avatar), or as a yogi and ascetic. The worship of Ayyappa gained significant prominence through the Sabarimala temple in Kerala. Ashtottara Sata Namavalis are a traditional form of Hindu devotional literature, with many attributed to ancient sages or compiled by later acharyas. The exact historical period and authorship of this specific Ayyappa Namavali are not documented, but it belongs to a rich tradition of devotional hymns that have been passed down through generations.
Alternate Names
- Sri Ayyappan 108 Names
- Ayyappa Namavali
Related Stotrams
- Sri Ayyappa Sahasranamam
- Sri Hariharaputra Ashtakam
- Sri Ayyappa Kavacham
Last Updated: 2025-12-01