Sri Ayyappa Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Ayyappa Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Ayyappa Ashtottara Sata Namavali
shrI ayyappa aShTottara shata nAmAvali
OM mahAshAstre namaH |
OM mahAdevAya namaH |
OM mahAdevasutAya namaH |
OM avyayAya namaH |
OM lokakartre namaH |
OM lokabhartre namaH |
OM lokahartre namaH |
OM parAtparAya namaH |
OM trilokarakShakAya namaH |
OM dhanvine namaH (10)
OM tapasvine namaH |
OM bhUtasainikAya namaH |
OM mantravedine namaH |
OM mahAvedine namaH |
OM mArutAya namaH |
OM jagadIshvarAya namaH |
OM lokAdhyakShAya namaH |
OM agragaNyAya namaH |
OM shrImate namaH |
OM aprameyaparAkramAya namaH (20)
OM siMhArUDhAya namaH |
OM gajArUDhAya namaH |
OM hayArUDhAya namaH |
OM maheshvarAya namaH |
OM nAnAshAstradharAya namaH |
OM anaghAya namaH |
OM nAnAvidyA vishAradAya namaH |
OM nAnArUpadharAya namaH |
OM vIrAya namaH |
OM nAnAprANiniShevitAya namaH (30)
OM bhUteshAya namaH |
OM bhUtidAya namaH |
OM bhRRityAya namaH |
OM bhuja~NgAbharaNojvalAya namaH |
OM ikShudhanvine namaH |
OM puShpabANAya namaH |
OM mahArUpAya namaH |
OM mahAprabhave namaH |
OM mAyAdevIsutAya namaH |
OM mAnyAya namaH (40)
OM mahanIyAya namaH |
OM mahAguNAya namaH |
OM mahAshaivAya namaH |
OM mahArudrAya namaH |
OM vaiShNavAya namaH |
OM viShNupUjakAya namaH |
OM vighneshAya namaH |
OM vIrabhadreshAya namaH |
OM bhairavAya namaH |
OM ShaNmukhapriyAya namaH (50)
OM merushRRi~NgasamAsInAya namaH |
OM munisa~NghaniShevitAya namaH |
OM devAya namaH |
OM bhadrAya namaH |
OM jagannAthAya namaH |
OM gaNanAthAya nAmaH |
OM gaNeshvarAya namaH |
OM mahAyogine namaH |
OM mahAmAyine namaH |
OM mahAj~nAnine namaH (60)
OM mahAsthirAya namaH |
OM devashAstre namaH |
OM bhUtashAstre namaH |
OM bhImahAsaparAkramAya namaH |
OM nAgahArAya namaH |
OM nAgakeshAya namaH |
OM vyomakeshAya namaH |
OM sanAtanAya namaH |
OM saguNAya namaH |
OM nirguNAya namaH (70)
OM nityAya namaH |
OM nityatRRiptAya namaH |
OM nirAshrayAya namaH |
OM lokAshrayAya namaH |
OM gaNAdhIshAya namaH |
OM chatuHShaShTikalAmayAya namaH |
OM RRigyajuHsAmAtharvAtmane namaH |
OM mallakAsurabha~njanAya namaH |
OM trimUrtaye namaH |
OM daityamathanAya namaH (80)
OM prakRRitaye namaH |
OM puruShottamAya namaH |
OM kAlaj~nAnine namaH |
OM mahAj~nAnine namaH |
OM kAmadAya namaH |
OM kamalekShaNAya namaH |
OM kalpavRRikShAya namaH |
OM mahAvRRikShAya namaH |
OM vidyAvRRikShAya namaH |
OM vibhUtidAya namaH (90)
OM saMsAratApavichChetre namaH |
OM pashulokabhaya~NkarAya namaH |
OM rogahantre namaH |
OM prANadAtre namaH |
OM paragarvavibha~njanAya namaH |
OM sarvashAstrArtha tatvaj~nAya namaH |
OM nItimate namaH |
OM pApabha~njanAya namaH |
OM puShkalApUrNAsaMyuktAya namaH |
OM paramAtmane namaH (100)
OM satA~Ngataye namaH |
OM anantAdityasa~NkAshAya namaH |
OM subrahmaNyAnujAya namaH |
OM baline namaH |
OM bhaktAnukampine namaH |
OM deveshAya namaH |
OM bhagavate namaH |
OM bhaktavatsalAya namaH (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