- By Aditi Priya Singh
- Tue, 25 Feb 2025 11:36 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Most Powerful Lord Shiva Mantras: Mahashivratri 2025 will be celebrated on 26 February 2025 with great devotion and enthusiasm across India and other parts of the world. Lord Shiva, the ultimate deity regarded as the slayer of evil and the emblem of transformation, is honoured during this revered event. To obtain the holy blessings of Shiva, devotees attend temples, maintain fasts, and recite potent Shiva mantras on this day.
On Mahashivratri, chanting the mantras of Lord Shiva is considered to promote spiritual development, tranquillity, prosperity and defence against evil forces. Every mantra contains a unique frequency that unites the devotee with the energy of Lord Shiva, clearing the soul and eradicating impurities. Chanting these mantras is most effective throughout the four prahars of the night, particularly at midnight. The spiritual benefits of chanting are increased when a Rudraksha mala is used.
The 30 Most Powerful Lord Shiva Mantras to Recite on Mahashivratri 2025 for divine blessing, peace, and spiritual growth in life are mentioned below.
Main Shiva Mantras
1. Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra
“Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam, Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat.”
ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्, उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर् मुक्षीय मामृतात्।
2. Panchakshari Mantra
“Om Namah Shivaya.”
ॐ नमः शिवाय।
3. Rudra Gayatri Mantra
“Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe, Mahadevaya Dheemahi, Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat.”
ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे, महादेवाय धीमहि, तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्।
4. Shiva Moola Mantra
“Om Haum Joom Sah.”
ॐ हौं जूं सः।
5. Shiva Dhyan Mantra
“Karacharana Kritam Vaa Kaayajam Karmajam Vaa, Shravana Nayanajam Vaa Maanasam Vaaparaadham, Vihitamavihitam Vaa Sarvametatkshamasva, Jaya Jaya Karunaabdhe Shri Mahadeva Shambho.”
करचरण कृतं वा कायजं कर्मजं वा,
श्रवण नयनजं वा मानसं वापराधम्।
विहितमविहितं वा सर्वमेतत्क्षमस्व,
जय जय करुणाब्धे श्री महादेव शम्भो॥
Shiva Mantras for Peace, Prosperity & Protection
6. “Om Hrim Namah Shivaya” ॐ ह्रीं नमः शिवाय।
7. “Om Namah Shivaya Om” ॐ नमः शिवाय ॐ।
8. “Om Mahadevaya Namaha” ॐ महादेवाय नमः
9. “Om Shivaya Namaha” ॐ शिवाय नमः।
10. “Om Parvatipataye Namaha” ॐ पार्वतीपतये नमः।
Names of Lord Shiva Mantras
11. “Om Rudraya Namaha” ॐ रुद्राय नमः।
12. “Om Bhavaya Namaha” ॐ भावाय नमः।
13. “Om Shambhave Namaha” ॐ शम्भवे नमः।
14. “Om Ishaanaya Namaha” ॐ ईशानाय नमः।
15. “Om Neelakanthaya Namaha” ॐ नीलकंठाय नमः।
Shiva Mantras to Overcome Obstacles & Fear
16. “Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya”
ॐ नमो भगवते रुद्राय।
17. “Om Namah Shankaraya” ॐ नमः शंकराय
18. “Om Chandramouleshwaraya Namaha”
ॐ चन्द्रमौलेश्वराय नमः
19. “Om Hara Hara Mahadevaya Namaha”
ॐ हर हर महादेवाय नमः।
20. “Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namaha”
ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः।
Lord Shiva Mantras for Success & Spiritual Growth
21. “Om Shivoham Shivoham”
ॐ शिवोऽहम् शिवोऽहम्।
22. “Om Namo Nilakanthaya”
ॐ नमो नीलकंठाय।
23. “Om Nageshwaraya Namaha”
ॐ नागेश्वराय नमः।
24. “Om Trishuladharayaya Namaha”
ॐ त्रिशूलधाराय नमः।
25. “Om Gangaadharaya Namaha”
ॐ गंगाधराय नमः।
Shiva Mantras to Invoke Shiva’s Divine Energy
26. “Om Sarveshwaraya Namaha”
ॐ सर्वेश्वराय नमः।
27. “Om Kailashapataye Namaha”
ॐ कैलाशपतये नमः।
28. “Om Bhuteshwaraya Namaha”
ॐ भूतनाथाय नमः।
29. “Om Adiyogishwaraya Namaha”
ॐ आदियोगीश्वराय नमः।
30. “Om Mahakalaya Namaha”
ॐ महाकालाय नमः
Tips for Chanting on Mahashivratri 2025
Best Time to Chant: During the four prahars of the night, especially at midnight.
How to Chant: Use a Rudraksha mala and chant each mantra 108 times for maximum benefits.
Benefits: Brings peace, prosperity, health, and spiritual awakening, while removing negative energies and obstacles.