Sri Kali Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Kali Ashtottara Sata Namavali
zrI kAlI aSTottara zata nAmAvaliH
OM kAlyai namaH |
OM kapAlinyai namaH |
OM kAntAyai namaH |
OM kAmadAyai namaH |
OM kAmasundaryai namaH |
OM kAlarAtryai namaH |
OM kAlikAyai namaH |
OM kAlabhairavapUjitAyai namaH |
OM kurukullAyai namaH |
OM kAminyai namaH | 10 |
OM kamanIyasvabhAvinyai namaH |
OM kulInAyai namaH |
OM kulakartryai namaH |
OM kulavartmaprakAzinyai namaH |
OM kastUrIrasanIlAyai namaH |
OM kAmyAyai namaH |
OM kAmasvarUpiNyai namaH |
OM kakAravarNanilayAyai namaH |
OM kAmadhenave namaH |
OM karAlikAyai namaH | 20 |
OM kulakAntAyai namaH |
OM karAlAsyAyai namaH |
OM kAmArtAyai namaH |
OM kalAvatyai namaH |
OM kRzodaryai namaH |
OM kAmAkhyAyai namaH |
OM kaumAryai namaH |
OM kulapAlinyai namaH |
OM kulajAyai namaH |
OM kulakanyAyai namaH | 30 |
OM kulahAyai namaH |
OM kulapUjitAyai namaH |
OM kAmezvaryai namaH |
OM kAmakAntAyai namaH |
OM kuJjarezvaragAminyai namaH |
OM kAmadAtryai namaH |
OM kAmahartryai namaH |
OM kRSNAyai namaH |
OM kapardinyai namaH |
OM kumudAyai namaH | 40 |
OM kRSNadehAyai namaH |
OM kAlindyai namaH |
OM kulapUjitAyai namaH |
OM kAzyapyai namaH |
OM kRSNamAtre namaH |
OM kulizAGgyai namaH |
OM kalAyai namaH |
OM krIM rUpAyai namaH |
OM kulagamyAyai namaH |
OM kamalAyai namaH | 50 |
OM kRSNapUjitAyai namaH |
OM kRzAGgyai namaH |
OM kinnaryai namaH |
OM kartryai namaH |
OM kalakaNThyai namaH |
OM kArtikyai namaH |
OM kambukaNThyai namaH |
OM kaulinyai namaH |
OM kumudAyai namaH |
OM kAmajIvinyai namaH | 60 |
OM kulastriyai namaH |
OM kIrtikAyai namaH |
OM kRtyAyai namaH |
OM kIrtyai namaH |
OM kulapAlikAyai namaH |
OM kAmadevakalAyai namaH |
OM kalpalatAyai namaH |
OM kAmAGgavardhinyai namaH |
OM kuntAyai namaH |
OM kumudaprItAyai namaH | 70 |
OM kadambakusumotsukAyai namaH |
OM kAdambinyai namaH |
OM kamalinyai namaH |
OM kRSNAnandapradAyinyai namaH |
OM kumArIpUjanaratAyai namaH |
OM kumArIgaNazobhitAyai namaH |
OM kumArIraJjanaratAyai namaH |
OM kumArIvratadhAriNyai namaH |
OM kaGkAlyai namaH |
OM kamanIyAyai namaH | 80 |
OM kAmazAstravizAradAyai namaH |
OM kapAlakhaTvAGgadharAyai namaH |
OM kAlabhairavarUpiNyai namaH |
OM koTaryai namaH |
OM koTarAkSyai namaH |
OM kAzIvAsinyai namaH |
OM kailAsavAsinyai namaH |
OM kAtyAyanyai namaH |
OM kAryakaryai namaH |
OM kAvyazAstrapramodinyai namaH | 90 |
OM kAmAkarSaNarUpAyai namaH |
OM kAmapIThanivAsinyai namaH |
OM kaGkinyai namaH |
OM kAkinyai namaH |
OM krIDAyai namaH |
OM kutsitAyai namaH |
OM kalahapriyAyai namaH |
OM kuNDagolodbhavaprANAyai namaH |
OM kauzikyai namaH |
OM kIrtivardhinyai namaH | 100 |
OM kumbhastanyai namaH |
OM kaTAkSAyai namaH |
OM kAvyAyai namaH |
OM kokanadapriyAyai namaH |
OM kAntAravAsinyai namaH |
OM kAntyai namaH |
OM kaThinAyai namaH |
OM kRSNavallabhAyai namaH | 108
iti kakArAdi zrI kAlI aSTottarazatanAmAvaliH |
About This Stotram
Sri Kali Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sanskrit Title: श्री काली अष्टोत्तर शत नामावलिः
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Sri Kali Ashtottara Sata Namavali is highly significant in the worship of Goddess Kali. Each name (nama) in the list represents a specific attribute, power, or aspect of the Divine Mother. Reciting these names with devotion is believed to invoke Kali's presence, purify the devotee's mind, and bestow her divine grace. Kali, as the fierce and benevolent aspect of the Divine Mother, is revered for her power to destroy evil, ignorance, and ego, and to grant liberation. This namavali serves as a concise yet potent tool for connecting with her transformative energy, offering a structured way to meditate on her various forms and powers. It is particularly important for devotees seeking protection, strength, and the removal of inner and outer obstacles.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Goddess Kali |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Ashtottara Shatanamavali |
| Category | Namavali |
| Number of Verses | 108 |
| Origin | The Sri Kali Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a collection of 108 names (Ashtottara Shatanamavali) dedicated to Goddess Kali. Such namavalis are commonly found in Tantric and Puranic literature, often appended to larger works or circulated as standalone devotional texts. While the exact origin of this specific compilation is unknown, it is part of a broader tradition of hymnal literature aimed at invoking the blessings and power of the deity. These texts are generally believed to have evolved over centuries, with various recensions and compilations existing across different traditions and regions of India. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Protection from negative energies and evil forces
- Attainment of strength, courage, and power
- Removal of obstacles and fulfillment of desires
- Spiritual growth and liberation
- Grace and blessings of Goddess Kali
Best Time to Recite
Mornings, evenings, during Navaratri, Kali Puja, Amavasya (new moon), and any time one seeks protection or strength.
Historical Context
Ashtottara Shatanamavalis, including those dedicated to Kali, are part of a vast corpus of Sanskrit devotional literature that flourished in India. While the precise date of composition for this specific namavali is unknown, the tradition of compiling 108 names for deities dates back to ancient times, appearing in Puranas and Tantras. Goddess Kali, in her various forms, has been a prominent deity in Hindu worship, particularly in Tantric traditions, from medieval times onwards. The compilation and circulation of such namavalis were common practices for facilitating popular devotion and ritualistic worship. The provided text snippet indicates a modern compilation from a source that collects devotional literature in various Indian languages and scripts, suggesting its continued relevance and accessibility.
Alternate Names
- Sri Kali 108 Names
- Kali Ashtottara Shatanamavali
Related Stotrams
- Sri Mahakali Kavacham
- Sri Kali Sahasranamam
- Sri Dakshina Kali Stotram
Last Updated: 2025-12-01