Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali
subrahmaNya aShTottara shata nAmAvali
OM skandAya namaH
OM guhAya namaH
OM ShaNmukhAya namaH
OM phAlanetrasutAya namaH
OM prabhave namaH
OM pi~NgalAya namaH
OM kRRittikAsUnave namaH
OM shikhivAhAya namaH
OM dviShaDbhujAya namaH
OM dviShaNNetrAya namaH (10)
OM shaktidharAya namaH
OM pishitAsha prabha~njanAya namaH
OM tArakAsura saMhAriNe namaH
OM rakShobalavimardanAya namaH
OM mattAya namaH
OM pramattAya namaH
OM unmattAya namaH
OM surasainya surakShakAya namaH
OM devasenApataye namaH
OM prAj~nAya namaH (20)
OM kRRipAlave namaH
OM bhaktavatsalAya namaH
OM umAsutAya namaH
OM shaktidharAya namaH
OM kumArAya namaH
OM krau~nchadAraNAya namaH
OM senAnye namaH
OM agnijanmane namaH
OM vishAkhAya namaH
OM sha~NkarAtmajAya namaH (30)
OM shivasvAmine namaH
OM gaNa svAmine namaH
OM sarvasvAmine namaH
OM sanAtanAya namaH
OM anantashaktaye namaH
OM akShobhyAya namaH
OM pArvatIpriyanandanAya namaH
OM ga~NgAsutAya namaH
OM sharodbhUtAya namaH
OM AhUtAya namaH (40)
OM pAvakAtmajAya namaH
OM jRRimbhAya namaH
OM prajRRimbhAya namaH
OM ujjRRimbhAya namaH
OM kamalAsana saMstutAya namaH
OM ekavarNAya namaH
OM dvivarNAya namaH
OM trivarNAya namaH
OM sumanoharAya namaH
OM chaturvarNAya namaH (50)
OM pa~nchavarNAya namaH
OM prajApataye namaH
OM ahaspataye namaH
OM agnigarbhAya namaH
OM shamIgarbhAya namaH
OM vishvaretase namaH
OM surArighne namaH
OM haridvarNAya namaH
OM shubhakarAya namaH
OM paTave namaH (60)
OM vaTuveShabhRRite namaH
OM pUShNe namaH
OM gabhastaye namaH
OM gahanAya namaH
OM chandravarNAya namaH
OM kalAdharAya namaH
OM mAyAdharAya namaH
OM mahAmAyine namaH
OM kaivalyAya namaH
OM sha~NkarAtmajAya namaH (70)
OM vishvayonaye namaH
OM ameyAtmane namaH
OM tejonidhaye namaH
OM anAmayAya namaH
OM parameShThine namaH
OM parasmai brahmaNe namaH
OM vedagarbhAya namaH
OM virATsutAya namaH
OM pulindakanyAbhartre namaH
OM mahAsArasvatAvRRitAya namaH (80)
OM AshritAkhiladAtre namaH
OM choraghnAya namaH
OM roganAshanAya namaH
OM anantamUrtaye namaH
OM AnandAya namaH
OM shikhiNDikRRita ketanAya namaH
OM DambhAya namaH
OM paramaDambhAya namaH
OM mahADambhAya namaH
OM vRRiShAkapaye namaH (90)
OM kAraNopAttadehAya namaH
OM kAraNAtItavigrahAya namaH
OM anIshvarAya namaH
OM amRRitAya namaH
OM prANAya namaH
OM prANAyAmaparAyaNAya namaH
OM viruddhahantre namaH
OM vIraghnAya namaH
OM raktashyAmagalAya namaH
OM subrahmaNyAya namaH (100)
OM guhAya namaH
OM prItAya namaH
OM brAhmaNyAya namaH
OM brAhmaNapriyAya namaH
OM vaMshavRRiddhikarAya namaH
OM vedAya namaH
OM vedyAya namaH
OM akShayaphalapradAya namaH (108)
iti shrIsubrahmaNyAShTottarashatanAmAvaliH samAptA
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About This Stotram
Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Sanskrit Title: सुब्रह्मण्य अष्टोत्तर शत नामावलि
IAST Transliteration:
Overview
The Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali is highly significant for devotees of Lord Subrahmanya. Lord Subrahmanya is revered as the commander-in-chief of the celestial armies, the god of war, wisdom, and victory. Reciting these 108 names is a powerful form of worship that invokes the benevolent presence and blessings of the deity. Each name in the namavali highlights a specific attribute, deed, or epithet of Lord Subrahmanya, such as 'Skandaya Namah' (Salutations to Skanda), 'Guhaya Namah' (Salutations to Guha, the hidden one), 'Shanmukhaya Namah' (Salutations to the six-faced one), 'Shaktidharaya Namah' (Salutations to the wielder of the Shakti weapon), and 'Tarakasura Samharine Namah' (Salutations to the destroyer of Tarakasura). By meditating on and chanting these names, devotees aim to connect with the divine energy of Subrahmanya, seeking his guidance, protection, and blessings for overcoming challenges, achieving victory, and progressing on their spiritual path. It is believed to purify the mind, foster devotion, and bestow inner strength and clarity.
Details
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Deity | Subrahmanya |
| Author | Unknown |
| Type | Namavali |
| Category | Namavali |
| Number of Verses | 108 |
| Origin | The Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali is a devotional hymn dedicated to Lord Subrahmanya (also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Murugan). Ashtottara Sata Namavali literally translates to '108 names'. These namavalis are a common form of devotional literature in Hinduism, where a deity is invoked and praised through a list of 108 names, each followed by 'Namah' (meaning 'salutations' or 'obeisance'). While the exact origin of this specific namavali is not definitively documented in ancient scriptures, it is part of the vast tradition of stotra literature that has evolved over centuries to facilitate devotion and connect devotees with the divine. Such namavalis are often compiled by learned scholars and devotees based on the attributes, epithets, and Puranic accounts of the deity. The provided text snippet indicates it is part of a collection of spiritual and devotional literature, suggesting it's a widely accepted and recited hymn within the devotional traditions of Lord Subrahmanya. |
Benefits of Recitation
- Removal of obstacles and impediments
- Attainment of courage and strength
- Protection from negative energies and enemies
- Success in endeavors and undertakings
- Spiritual growth and divine grace
Best Time to Recite
Mornings, evenings, during Skanda Shasti festival, Tuesdays, and Saturdays are considered auspicious times for reciting this namavali. It can also be recited whenever one seeks strength, courage, or victory.
Historical Context
The worship of Lord Subrahmanya has ancient roots, with references found in Vedic literature and later elaborated in the Puranas, particularly the Skanda Purana. The tradition of composing Ashtottara Sata Namavalis is an integral part of Hindu devotional practices, which gained prominence over centuries as a accessible and effective means of worship. While the exact historical period of the compilation of this specific Subrahmanya Ashtottara Sata Namavali is unknown, it belongs to the vast corpus of stotra literature that flourished during the medieval period and continues to be practiced today. The compilation likely stems from the desire of devotees and scholars to encapsulate the essence of the deity's glory and power into a structured and easily repeatable format for congregational and individual worship. The mention of 'Vedic Tithi' as a source suggests its connection to traditional Vedic knowledge and practices.
Alternate Names
- Subramanya 108 Names
- Kartikeya Ashtottara Sata Namavali
- Skanda Ashtottara Sata Namavali
Related Stotrams
- Subrahmanya Bhujanga Stotram
- Skanda Shasti Kavasam
- Subrahmanya Trisathi Namavali
Last Updated: 2025-12-01