1. Shiva (शिव)
Mantra: ॐ शिवाय नमः।
Meaning: The purest one, the auspicious and benevolent Lord who brings peace to all.
2. Maheshwara (महेश्वर)
Mantra: ॐ महेश्वराय नमः।
Meaning: The great lord, supreme among gods.
3. Shambhu (शम्भु)
Mantra: ॐ शम्भवे नमः।
Meaning: The giver of joy, bestower of happiness and prosperity.
4. Pinakin (पिनाकिन)
Mantra: ॐ पिनाकिने नमः।
Meaning: The one who holds the Pinaka bow.
5. Shashishekhar (शशिशेखर)
Mantra: ॐ शशिशेखराय नमः।
Meaning: The one who adorns the moon on his forehead.
6. Vamadeva (वामदेव)
Mantra: ॐ वामदेवाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is pleasing and graceful in all forms.
7. Virupaksha (विरूपाक्ष)
Mantra: ॐ विरूपाक्षाय नमः।
Meaning: The one with the third eye or the one who sees beyond the ordinary.
8. Kapardi (कपर्दी)
Mantra: ॐ कपर्दिने नमः।
Meaning: The one who wears matted locks of hair.
9. Neelalohita (नीललोहित)
Mantra: ॐ नीललोहिताय नमः।
Meaning: The one with a blue throat and fiery red complexion.
10. Shankar (शंकर)
Mantra: ॐ शंकराय नमः।
Meaning: The one who bestows prosperity and happiness.
11. Shulapani (शूलपाणि)
Mantra: ॐ शूलपाणिने नमः।
Meaning: The one who holds a trident.
12. Khatvangi (खट्वाङ्गी)
Mantra: ॐ खट्वाङ्गिने नमः।
Meaning: The one who wields the Khatvanga club.
13. Vishnuvallabha (विष्णुवल्लभ)
Mantra: ॐ विष्णुवल्लभाय नमः।
Meaning: The one beloved by Lord Vishnu.
14. Shipivishta (शिपिविष्ट)
Mantra: ॐ शिपिविष्टाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who pervades all rays of light.
15. Ambikanath (अम्बिकानाथ)
Mantra: ॐ अम्बिकानाथाय नमः।
Meaning: The husband of Goddess Parvati, the divine mother.
16. Shrikantha (श्रीकण्ठ)
Mantra: ॐ श्रीकण्ठाय नमः।
Meaning: The one with a beautiful throat.
17. Bhaktavatsala (भक्तवत्सल)
Mantra: ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who showers compassion on his devotees.
18. Bhava (भव)
Mantra: ॐ भवाय नमः।
Meaning: The originator of existence, self-manifested.
19. Sharva (शर्व)
Mantra: ॐ शर्वाय नमः।
Meaning: The destroyer of all sorrows and sins.
20. Trilokesh (त्रिलोकेश)
Mantra: ॐ त्रिलोकेशाय नमः।
Meaning: The lord of the three worlds.
21. Shitikantha (शितिकण्ठ)
Mantra: ॐ शितिकण्ठाय नमः।
Meaning: The one with a white throat.
22. Shivapriya (शिवाप्रिय)
Mantra: ॐ शिवाप्रियाय नमः।
Meaning: The beloved of Goddess Parvati.
23. Ugra (उग्र)
Mantra: ॐ उग्राय नमः।
Meaning: The fierce one.
24. Kapali (कपाली)
Mantra: ॐ कपालिने नमः।
Meaning: The one who wears a garland of skulls.
25. Kamari (कामारी)
Mantra: ॐ कामारये नमः।
Meaning: The enemy of Kama (the god of love).
26. Andhakasurasudana (अन्धकासुरसूदन)
Mantra: ॐ अन्धकासुरसूदनाय नमः।
Meaning: The slayer of the demon Andhaka.
27. Gangadhara (गङ्गाधर)
Mantra: ॐ गङ्गाधराय नमः।
Meaning: The one who holds the river Ganga in his matted hair.
28. Lalataksha (ललाटाक्ष)
Mantra: ॐ ललाटाक्षाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who possesses a third eye on his forehead.
29. Kalakala (कालकाल)
Mantra: ॐ कालकालाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is the ender of time itself.
30. Kripanidhi (कृपानिधि)
Mantra: ॐ कृपानिधये नमः।
Meaning: The one who is a treasure of compassion.
31. Bhim (भीम)
Mantra: ॐ भीमाय नमः।
Meaning: The one with a gigantic form.
32. Parashuhasta (परशुहस्त)
Mantra: ॐ परशुहस्ताय नमः।
Meaning: The one who wields an axe.
33. Mrigapani (मृगपाणि)
Mantra: ॐ मृगपाणये नमः।
Meaning: The one who holds a deer in his hand.
34. Jatadhara (जटाधर)
Mantra: ॐ जटाधराय नमः।
Meaning: The one who wears matted locks of hair.
35. Kailasavasi (कैलासवासी)
Mantra: ॐ कैलासवासिने नमः।
Meaning: The one who resides on Mount Kailash.
36. Kawachi (कवची)
Mantra: ॐ कवचिने नमः।
Meaning: The one who wears armor.
37. Kathora (कठोर)
Mantra: ॐ कठोराय नमः।
Meaning: The firm and unyielding one.
38. Tripurantaka (त्रिपुरान्तक)
Mantra: ॐ त्रिपुरान्तकाय नमः।
Meaning: The destroyer of the demon Tripurasura.
39. Vrishank (वृषाङ्क)
Mantra: ॐ वृषाङ्काय नमः।
Meaning: The one with the bull emblem on his flag.
40. Vrishabharudha (वृषभारूढ)
Mantra: ॐ वृषभारूढाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who rides the bull, Nandi.
41. Bhasmodhulitavigraha (भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रह)
Mantra: ॐ भस्मोद्धूलितविग्रहाय नमः।
Meaning: The one whose body is smeared with sacred ash. This signifies the transient nature of the physical body and the eternal nature of the soul.
42. Samapriya (सामप्रिय)
Mantra: ॐ सामप्रियाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is fond of Sama Veda and enjoys the melodious hymns of its chanting.
43. Swaramayi (स्वरमयी)
Mantra: ॐ स्वरमयाय नमः।
Meaning: The embodiment of sound, particularly the sound of sacred chants and mantras.
44. Trayimurti (त्रयीमूर्ति)
Mantra: ॐ त्रयीमूर्तये नमः।
Meaning: The one who embodies the three forms (Brahma the creator, Vishnu the preserver, and Shiva the destroyer) or the three Vedas (Rigveda, Yajurveda, and Samaveda).
45. Anishwara (अनीश्वर)
Mantra: ॐ अनीश्वराय नमः।
Meaning: The one who has no ruler above him. Shiva is sovereign, self-existent, and free from any limitations.
46. Sarvajna (सर्वज्ञ)
Mantra: ॐ सर्वज्ञाय नमः।
Meaning: The omniscient one, who knows everything in the past, present, and future.
47. Paramatma (परमात्मा)
Mantra: ॐ परमात्मने नमः।
Meaning: The supreme soul, who resides in the heart of every living being.
48. Somasuryagnilochana (सोमसूर्याग्निलोचन)
Mantra: ॐ सोमसूर्याग्निलोचनाय नमः।
Meaning: The one whose eyes are the moon, the sun, and fire, representing the cosmic vision.
49. Havis (हविष)
Mantra: ॐ हविषे नमः।
Meaning: The one who is the essence of the sacrificial offerings made during rituals and yagnas.
50. Yajnamaya (यज्ञमय)
Mantra: ॐ यज्ञमयाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is the embodiment of Yajna (sacrificial fire rituals), sustaining the universe through cosmic sacrifice.
51. Soma (सोम)
Mantra: ॐ सोमाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is calm and tranquil like the moon. Shiva embodies serenity and peace.
52. Panchavaktra (पञ्चवक्त्र)
Mantra: ॐ पञ्चवक्त्राय नमः।
Meaning: The one with five faces. These faces represent the five aspects of Shiva: Aghora, Ishana, Tatpurusha, Vamadeva, and Sadyojata, signifying different aspects of cosmic creation and destruction.
53. Sadasiva (सदाशिव)
Mantra: ॐ सदाशिवाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is ever auspicious, eternally pure, and always benevolent.
54. Vishveshvara (विश्वेश्वर)
Mantra: ॐ विश्वेश्वराय नमः।
Meaning: The lord of the universe, master of the entire creation.
55. Virabhadra (वीरभद्र)
Mantra: ॐ वीरभद्राय नमः।
Meaning: The fierce and heroic warrior form of Lord Shiva, who emerged to avenge the insult of Sati in Daksha's sacrifice.
56. Gananatha (गणनाथ)
Mantra: ॐ गणनाथाय नमः।
Meaning: The leader of all celestial beings and followers (Ganas).
57. Prajapati (प्रजापति)
Mantra: ॐ प्रजापतये नमः।
Meaning: The lord of all beings, who is responsible for creation.
58. Hiranyareta (हिरण्यरेतस)
Mantra: ॐ हिरण्यरेतसे नमः।
Meaning: The one who is radiant like gold, representing the brilliance of creation.
59. Durdharsha (दुर्धर्ष)
Mantra: ॐ दुर्धर्षाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is invincible and cannot be defeated.
60. Girish (गिरीश)
Mantra: ॐ गिरीशाय नमः।
Meaning: The lord of the mountains. Shiva is often depicted residing on Mount Kailash.
61. Anagha (अनघ)
Mantra: ॐ अनघाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is pure and sinless.
62. Bhujangabhushana (भुजङ्गभूषण)
Mantra: ॐ भुजङ्गभूषणाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who wears serpents as ornaments, symbolizing his control over fear and death.
63. Bharga (भर्ग)
Mantra: ॐ भर्गाय नमः।
Meaning: The destroyer of sins and impurities, who purifies the soul.
64. Giridhanva (गिरिधन्व)
Mantra: ॐ गिरिधन्विने नमः।
Meaning: The one who holds a mountain as his bow, signifying his strength and mastery over the elements.
65. Giripriya (गिरिप्रिय)
Mantra: ॐ गिरिप्रियाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is fond of the mountains, and who loves Mount Kailash, his abode.
66. Krittivasa (कृत्तिवास)
Mantra: ॐ कृत्तिवाससे नमः।
Meaning: The one who wears animal skins, symbolizing renunciation and detachment from worldly possessions.
67. Puraratih (पुराराति)
Mantra: ॐ पुरारातये नमः।
Meaning: The one who destroyed the three cities of the demon Tripura.
68. Bhagawan (भगवान्)
Mantra: ॐ भगवते नमः।
Meaning: The supreme lord, who possesses all divine qualities and powers.
69. Pramathadhipa (प्रमथाधिप)
Mantra: ॐ प्रमथाधिपाय नमः।
Meaning: The lord of the Pramathas (the divine attendants of Lord Shiva).
70. Mrityunjaya (मृत्युञ्जय)
Mantra: ॐ मृत्युञ्जयाय नमः।
Meaning: The conqueror of death, who grants liberation and immortality.
71. Sukshmatanu (सूक्ष्मतनु)
Mantra: ॐ सूक्ष्मतनवे नमः।
Meaning: The one with a subtle body, who exists beyond physical form.
72. Jagadvyapi (जगद्व्यापि)
Mantra: ॐ जगद्व्यापिने नमः।
Meaning: The one who is omnipresent, pervading the entire universe.
73. Jagadguru (जगद्गुरु)
Mantra: ॐ जगद्गुरवे नमः।
Meaning: The teacher of the world, who guides beings on the path to liberation.
74. Vyomakesha (व्योमकेश)
Mantra: ॐ व्योमकेशाय नमः।
Meaning: The one whose hair is spread across the sky, symbolizing his infinite and expansive nature.
75. Mahasenajanaka (महासेनजनक)
Mantra: ॐ महासेनजनकाय नमः।
Meaning: The father of Kartikeya (also known as Skanda or Mahasena), the god of war.
76. Charuvikrama (चारुविक्रम)
Mantra: ॐ चारुविक्रमाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is full of graceful valor and beauty.
77. Rudra (रुद्र)
Mantra: ॐ रुद्राय नमः।
Meaning: The one who weeps for his devotees' sufferings, representing compassion and the destruction of evil.
78. Bhutapati (भूतपति)
Mantra: ॐ भूतपतये नमः।
Meaning: The lord of the elements and all beings, including ghosts and spirits.
79. Sthanu (स्थाणु)
Mantra: ॐ स्थाणवे नमः।
Meaning: The one who is immovable and steadfast, symbolizing stability.
80. Ahirbudhnya (अहिर्बुध्न्य)
Mantra: ॐ अहिर्बुध्न्याय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is the foundation of the world, and the serpent of the deep, representing hidden cosmic energy.
81. Digambara (दिगम्बर)
Mantra: ॐ दिगम्बराय नमः।
Meaning: The one who wears the sky as his clothing, symbolizing the transcendence of material attachments.
82. Ashtamurti (अष्टमूर्ति)
Mantra: ॐ अष्टमूर्तये नमः।
Meaning: The one who manifests in eight forms, representing the elements: Earth, Water, Fire, Air, Ether, Sun, Moon, and the individual soul.
83. Anekatma (अनेकात्मा)
Mantra: ॐ अनेकात्मने नमः।
Meaning: The one with infinite forms and manifestations.
84. Sattvika (सात्त्विक)
Mantra: ॐ सात्त्विकाय नमः।
Meaning: The embodiment of pure goodness and balance.
85. Shuddhavigraha (शुद्धविग्रह)
Mantra: ॐ शुद्धविग्रहाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is pure in form and beyond material contamination.
86. Shashvata (शाश्वत)
Mantra: ॐ शाश्वताय नमः।
Meaning: The eternal one, who is beyond time.
87. Khandaparashu (खण्डपरशु)
Mantra: ॐ खण्डपरशवे नमः।
Meaning: The one who wields a broken axe, symbolizing his role as the destroyer of ego and ignorance.
88. Aja (अज)
Mantra: ॐ अजाय नमः।
Meaning: The unborn one, who exists beyond birth and death.
89. Pashavimochana (पाशविमोचन)
Mantra: ॐ पाशविमोचकाय नमः।
Meaning: The liberator of beings from worldly attachments and bonds.
90. Mrida (मृड)
Mantra: ॐ मृडाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who grants happiness and prosperity.
91. Pashupati (पशुपति)
Mantra: ॐ पशुपतये नमः।
Meaning: The lord of all living beings, including animals and humans.
92. Deva (देव)
Mantra: ॐ देवाय नमः।
Meaning: The shining one, representing the divine light.
93. Mahadeva (महादेव)
Mantra: ॐ महादेवाय नमः।
Meaning: The greatest of gods, supreme among all deities.
94. Avyaya (अव्यय)
Mantra: ॐ अव्ययाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is imperishable and beyond decay.
95. Hari (हरि)
Mantra: ॐ हरये नमः।
Meaning: The remover of sins and suffering.
96. Bhaganetrabhedaka (भगनेत्रभिद्)
Mantra: ॐ भगनेत्रभिदे नमः।
Meaning: The one who destroyed the eye of Bhaga, symbolizing his power to humble even the gods.
97. Avyakta (अव्यक्त)
Mantra: ॐ अव्यक्ताय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is unmanifest and beyond human comprehension.
98. Dakshadhwarahara (दक्षाध्वरहर)
Mantra: ॐ दक्षाध्वरहराय नमः।
Meaning: The one who destroyed Daksha's sacrifice, symbolizing his intolerance for disrespect to divine principles.
99. Hara (हर)
Mantra: ॐ हराय नमः।
Meaning: The one who takes away all sins and negativities.
100. Pushadantabhid (पूषदन्तभिद्)
Mantra: ॐ पूषदन्तभिदे नमः।
Meaning: The one who broke the teeth of Pushan, a Vedic deity, in anger.
101. Avyagra (अव्यग्र)
Mantra: ॐ अव्यग्राय नमः।
Meaning: The one who is calm, composed, and unshaken.
102. Sahasraksha (सहस्राक्ष)
Mantra: ॐ सहस्राक्षाय नमः।
Meaning: The one with a thousand eyes, representing his omnipresence and ability to see all.
103. Sahasrapada (सहस्रपाद)
Mantra: ॐ सहस्रपदे नमः।
Meaning: The one with a thousand feet, signifying his presence in all beings and places.
104. Apavargaprada (अपवर्गप्रद)
Mantra: ॐ अपवर्गप्रदाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who grants liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
105. Ananta (अनन्त)
Mantra: ॐ अनन्ताय नमः।
Meaning: The infinite one, beyond all boundaries and limitations.
106. Tarak (तारक)
Mantra: ॐ तारकाय नमः।
Meaning: The one who helps beings cross the ocean of worldly existence and attain liberation.
107. Parameshwara (परमेश्वर)
Mantra: ॐ परमेश्वराय नमः।
Meaning: The supreme lord, who is the ultimate creator, sustainer, and destroyer of the universe.
108. Om Namah Shivaya (ॐ नमः शिवाय)
Mantra: ॐ नमः शिवाय।
Meaning: The most sacred and simple invocation of Lord Shiva, meaning "I bow to Shiva,"
symbolizing surrender to the highest cosmic power.
