Sri Kali Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Kali Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sri Kali Ashtottara Sata Namavali
shrI kAlI aShTottara shata 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 kulavartmaprakAshinyai 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 kRRishodaryai namaH |
OM kAmAkhyAyai namaH |
OM kaumAryai namaH |
OM kulapAlinyai namaH |
OM kulajAyai namaH |
OM kulakanyAyai namaH | 30 |
OM kulahAyai namaH |
OM kulapUjitAyai namaH |
OM kAmeshvaryai namaH |
OM kAmakAntAyai namaH |
OM ku~njareshvaragAminyai namaH |
OM kAmadAtryai namaH |
OM kAmahartryai namaH |
OM kRRiShNAyai namaH |
OM kapardinyai namaH |
OM kumudAyai namaH | 40 |
OM kRRiShNadehAyai namaH |
OM kAlindyai namaH |
OM kulapUjitAyai namaH |
OM kAshyapyai namaH |
OM kRRiShNamAtre namaH |
OM kulishA~Ngyai namaH |
OM kalAyai namaH |
OM krIM rUpAyai namaH |
OM kulagamyAyai namaH |
OM kamalAyai namaH | 50 |
OM kRRiShNapUjitAyai namaH |
OM kRRishA~Ngyai 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 kRRityAyai namaH |
OM kIrtyai namaH |
OM kulapAlikAyai namaH |
OM kAmadevakalAyai namaH |
OM kalpalatAyai namaH |
OM kAmA~Ngavardhinyai namaH |
OM kuntAyai namaH |
OM kumudaprItAyai namaH | 70 |
OM kadambakusumotsukAyai namaH |
OM kAdambinyai namaH |
OM kamalinyai namaH |
OM kRRiShNAnandapradAyinyai namaH |
OM kumArIpUjanaratAyai namaH |
OM kumArIgaNashobhitAyai namaH |
OM kumArIra~njanaratAyai namaH |
OM kumArIvratadhAriNyai namaH |
OM ka~NkAlyai namaH |
OM kamanIyAyai namaH | 80 |
OM kAmashAstravishAradAyai namaH |
OM kapAlakhaTvA~NgadharAyai namaH |
OM kAlabhairavarUpiNyai namaH |
OM koTaryai namaH |
OM koTarAkShyai namaH |
OM kAshIvAsinyai namaH |
OM kailAsavAsinyai namaH |
OM kAtyAyanyai namaH |
OM kAryakaryai namaH |
OM kAvyashAstrapramodinyai namaH | 90 |
OM kAmAkarShaNarUpAyai namaH |
OM kAmapIThanivAsinyai namaH |
OM ka~Nkinyai namaH |
OM kAkinyai namaH |
OM krIDAyai namaH |
OM kutsitAyai namaH |
OM kalahapriyAyai namaH |
OM kuNDagolodbhavaprANAyai namaH |
OM kaushikyai namaH |
OM kIrtivardhinyai namaH | 100 |
OM kumbhastanyai namaH |
OM kaTAkShAyai namaH |
OM kAvyAyai namaH |
OM kokanadapriyAyai namaH |
OM kAntAravAsinyai namaH |
OM kAntyai namaH |
OM kaThinAyai namaH |
OM kRRiShNavallabhAyai namaH | 108
iti kakArAdi shrI kAlI aShTottarashatanAmAvaliH |
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