Mondays are considered highly auspicious for seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. According to traditional beliefs, observing fasts and performing rituals on this day brings peace, prosperity, and fulfillment of desires. Worshippers are encouraged to perform abhishekam of the Shivling with specific offerings and chant sacred mantras to invoke Lord Shiva’s grace.
Significance of Chanting Lord Shiva’s Names
Devotees who wish to gain the special blessings of Lord Shiva are advised to chant his 108 names during Monday prayers. These names are believed to invoke divine energy, remove obstacles, and bring success in all aspects of life. The regular recitation of these names also helps strengthen one’s spiritual connection with the divine.
Recommended Offerings for Shivling Abhishekam
During the puja, the Shivling should be bathed with the following sacred items:
- Milk
- Curd
- Ghee
- Water
- Gangajal (holy water from the Ganges)
This ritualistic bathing, known as abhishekam, is believed to eliminate fear, purify the soul, and fulfill heartfelt wishes.
108 Names of Lord Shiva for Recitation
Here is a revered list of Lord Shiva’s 108 names, each reflecting a divine attribute:
Om Mahakal Namah
Om Bhimeshwar Namah
Om Vishadhari Namah
Om Bam Bhole Namah
Om Vishwanath Namah
Om Anadidev Namah
Om Umapati Namah
Om Gorapati Namah
Om Ganpita Namah
Om Omkar Swami Namah
Om Omkareshwar Namah
Om Shankar Trishuldhari Namah
Om Bhole Baba Namah
Om Shivji Namah
Om Rudranath Namah
Om Bhimashankar Namah
Om Nataraj Namah
Om Pralaynkar Namah
Om Chandramouli Namah
Om Damrudhari Namah
Om Chandradhari Namah
Om Daksheshwar Namah
Om Ghreneshwar Namah
Om Manimahesh Namah
Om Anadi Namah
Om Amar Namah
Om Ashutosh Maharaj Namah
Om Vilavkeshwar Namah
Om Bhole Nath Namah
Om Kailash Pati Namah
Om Bhutnath Namah
Om Nand Raj Namah
Om Nandi Ki Sawari Namah
Om Jyotirling Namah
Om Malik Arjun Namah
Om Shambhu Namah
Om Neelkanth Namah
Om Mahakaleshwar Namah
Om Tripurari Namah
Om Triloknath Namah
Om Trinetradhari Namah
Om Barfani Baba Namah
Om Lankeshwar Namah
Om Amarnath Namah
Om Kedarnath Namah
Om Mangleshwar Namah
Om Ardhnareshwar Namah
Om Nagarjun Namah
Om Jatadhari Namah
Om Neeleshwar Namah
Om Jagatpita Namah
Om Mrityunjan Namah
Om Nagdhari Namah
Om Rameshwar Namah
Om Galasarp Mala Namah
Om Dinanath Namah
Om Somnath Namah
Om Yogi Namah
Om Bhandari Baba Namah
Om Bamhlehari Namah
Om Gaurishankar Namah
Om Shivakant Namah
Om Maheshwaraye Namah
Om Mahesh Namah
Om Sankat Hari Namah
Om Maheshwar Namah
Om Rundmaladhari Namah
Om Jagpalankarta Namah
Om Pashupati Namah
Om Sangameshwar Namah
Om Achleshwar Namah
Om Oloknath Namah
Om Adinath Namah
Om Devdevshwar Namah
Om Prananath Namah
Om Shivam Namah
Om Mahadani Namah
Om Shivdani Namah
Om Abhayankar Namah
Om Pataleshwar Namah
Om Dhudheshwar Namah
Om Sarphdhari Namah
Om Trilokinresh Namah
Om Hath Yogi Namah
Om Vishleshwar Namah
Om Nagadhiraj Namah
Om Sarveshwar Namah
Om Umakant Namah
Om Baba Chandreshwar Namah
Om Trikal Darshi Namah
Om Trilok Swami Namah
Om Mahadev Namah
Om Garhshankar Namah
Om Mukteshwar Namah
Om Nateshwar Namah
Om Girajapati Namah
Om Bhadrshwar Namah
Om Tripunashak Namah
Om Nirjeshwar Namah
Om Kirateshwar Namah
Om Jagdeshwar Namah
Om Abadhutpati Namah
Om Bhilpati Namah
Om Jitnath Namah
Om Vrisheshwar Namah
Om Bhuteshwar Namah
Om Baijunath Namah
Om Nageshwar Namah
Chanting the 108 names of Lord Shiva with devotion, along with performing the abhishekam on Mondays, is said to bring divine protection, spiritual upliftment, and success in life. It is a powerful way to deepen your faith and invite peace and well-being into your home.
