108 names of Devi and Deva

THE 108 NAMES OF THE GANGES

Gangastottara-sata-namavali

1. Ganga Ganges

2. Vishnu-padabja-sambhuta Born from the lotus-like foot of Vishnu

3. Hara-vallabha Dear to Hara (Shiva)

4. Himacalendra-tanaya Daughter of the Lord of Himalaya

5. Giri-mandala-gamini Flowing through the mountain country

6. Tarakarati-janani Mother of [the demon] Taraka's enemy (i.e. Karttikeya)

7. Sagaratmaja-tarika Liberator of the [60,000] sons of Sagara (who had been burnt to ashes by the angry glance of the sage Kapila).

8. Saraswati-samayukta Joined to [the river] Saraswati (said to have flowed underground and joined the Ganges at Allahabad).

9. Sughosa Melodious (or: Noisy).

10. Sindhu-gamini Flowing to the ocean

11. Bhagirathi Pertaining to the saint Bhagiratha (whose prayers brought the Ganges down from Heaven).

12. Bhagyavati Happy, fortunate

13. Bhagiratha-rathanuga Following the chariot of Bhagiratha (who led the Ganges down to Hell to purify the ashes of Sagara's sons).

14. Trivikrama-padoddhuta Falling from the foot of Vishnu

15. Triloka-patha-gamini Flowing through the three worlds (i.e.Heaven, earth and the atmosphere or lower Regions).

16. Ksira-subhra White as milk.

17. Bahu-ksira [A cow] which gives much milk

18. Ksira-vrksa-samakula Abounding in [the four] "milktrees'(i.e. Nyagrodha (Banyan). Udumbara (glamorous figtree), Asvattha (holy-fig- tree),and adhuka (Bassia Latifolia).

19. Trilocana-jata-vasini Dwelling in the matted locks of Shiva.

20. Rna-traya-vimocini Releasing from the Three Debts, viz. Brahma-carya (study of the Vedas) to the rishis, sacrifice and worship to the Gods, and procreation of a

son,to the Manes.

21. Tripurari-siras-cuda The tuft on the head of the enemy of Tripura (Shiva). (Tripura was a triple fortification, built in the sky, air and earth of gold, silver and iron respectively, by Maya for the Asuras, and burnt by Shiva).

22. Jahnavi Pertaining to Jahnu (who drank up the Ganges in a rage after it had flooded but relented and allowed it to flow from his ear).

23. Nata-bhiti-hrt Carrying away fear.

24. Avyaya Imperishable.

25. Nayanananda-dayini Affording delight to the eye.

26. Naga-putrika Daughter of the mountain.

27. Niranjana Not painted with collyrium (i.e. colourless)

28. Nitya-suddha Eternally pure.

29. Nira-jala-pariskrta Adorned with a net of water.

30. Savitri Stimulator

31. Salila-vasa Dwelling in water.

32. Sagarambusa-medhini Swelling the waters of the ocean.

33. Ramya Delightful

34. Bindu-saras River made of water-drops

35. Avyakta Unmanifest, unevolved

36. Vrndaraka-samasrita Resort of the eminent

37. Uma-sapatni Having the same husband (i.e. Shiva) as Uma (Parvati).

38. Subhrangi Having beautiful limbs (or body).

39. Shrimati Beautiful, auspicious, illustrious, etc.

40. Dhavalambara Having a dazzling white garment.

41. Akhandala-vana-vasa Having Shiva as a forest-dweller (hermit).

42. Khandendu-krta-sekhara Having the crescent moon as a crest.

43. Amrtakara-salila Whose water is a mine of nectar.

44. Lila-lamghita-parvata Leaping over mountains in sport.

45. Virinci-kalasa-vasa Dwelling in the water-pot of Brahma (or Vishnu, or

Shiva).

46. Triveni Triple-braided (i.e. consisting of the waters of three rivers; Ganges, Yamuna and Saraswati).

47. Trigunatmika Possessing the three gunas.

48. Sangataghaugha-samani Destroying the mass of sins of Sangata.

49. Sankha-dundubhi-nisvana Making a noise like a conch-shell and drum

50. Bhiti-hrt Carrying away fear.

51. Bhagya-janani Creating happiness.

52. Bhinna-brahmanda-darpini Taking pride in the broken egg of Brahma.

53. Nandini Happy

54. Sighra-ga Swift-flowing

55. Siddha Perfect, holy.

56. Saranya Yielding shelter, help or protection.

57. Sasi-sekhara Moon-crested

58. Sankari Belonging to Sankara (Shiva).

59. Saphari-purna Full of fish (esp. Cyprinus Saphore a kind of bright little fish that glistens when darting about in shallow water ' or carp).

60. Bharga-murdha-krtalaya Having Bharga's (Shiva's) head as an abode

61. Bhava-priya Dear to Bhava (Shiva)

62. Satya-sandha-priya Dear to the faithful.

63. Hamsa-svarupini Embodied in the forms of swans.

64. Bhagiratha-suta Daughter of Bhagiratha

65. Ananta Eternal.

66. Sarac-candra-nibhanana Resembling the autumn moon.

67. Om-kara-rupini Having the appearance of the syllable Om.

68. Atula Peerless.

69. Krida-kallola-karini Sportively billowing

70. Svarga-sopana-sarani Flowing like a staircase to Heaven.

71. Ambhah-prada Bestowing water.

72. Duhkha-hantri Destroying sorrow.

73. Santi-santana-karini Bringing about the continuance of peace.

74. Darirya-hantr Destroyer of poverty.

75. Siva-da Bestowing happiness.

76. Samsara-visa-nasini Destroying the poison of illusion.

77. Prayaga-nilaya Having Prayaga (Allahabad) as an abode.

78. Sita "Furrow". Name of the eastern branch of the four mythical branches into which the heavenly Ganges is supposed to divide after falling on Mount Meru.

79. Tapa-traya-vimocini Releasing from the Three Afflictions.

80. Saranagata-dinarta-paritrana Protector of the sick and suffering who come to you for refuge.

81. Sumukti-da Giving complete [spiritual] emancipation.

82. Siddhi-yoga-nisevita Resorted to (for acquisition of successor magic powers).

83. Papa-hantri Destroyer of sin.

84. Pavanangi Having a pure body.

85. Parabrahma-svarupini Embodiment of the Supreme Spirit.

86. Purna Full.

87. Puratana Ancient.

88. Punya Auspicious.

89. Punya-da Bestowing merit.

90. Punya-vahini Possessing (or producing) merit.

91. Pulomajarcita Worshipped by Indrani (wife of Indra).

92. Puta Pure.

93. Puta-tribhuvana Purifier of the Three Worlds.

94. Japa Muttering, whispering.

95. Jangama Moving, alive.

96. Jangamadhara Support of substratum of what lives or moves.

97. Jala-rupa Consisting of water.

98. Jagad-d-hita Friend or benefactor of what lives or moves.

99. Jahnu-putri Daughter of Jahnu.

100. Jagan-matr Mother of Bhisma.

101. Siddha Holy.

102. Ramya Delightful, beautiful.

103. Uma-kara-kamala-sanjata Born from the lotus which dreaded Uma (Parvati) (presumably a poetic way of saying that they were sisters).

104.Anjana-timira-bhanu A light amid the darkness of ignorance.

105. Sarva-deva-svarupini Embodies about the continuance of peace

106. Jambu-dvipa-viharini Roaming about or delighting in Rose- apple - tree Island (Siva)

107. Bhava - patni Wife of Bhava (Siva)

108. Bhisma - matr Mother of Bhisma

108 names of maa durga

1) Sati, the daughter of Dak?a; 2) Sadhvi, the Sanguine; 3) Bhavaprita, loved by the universe; 4) Bhavani, the abode of the universe; 5) Bhavamocani, the absolver of the universe; 6) Arya; 7) Durga; 8) Jaya; 9) Adya, the beginning reality; 10) Trinetra, having three-eyes; 11) Suladhari?i, holding a monodent; 12) Pinakadhari?i, Who holds the trident of Siva; 13) Citra; 14) Ca??agha??a, having mighty bells; 15) Mahatapa, with severe penance; 16) Manas, mind; 17) Buddhi, wisdom; 18) Ahankara, pride; 19) Cittarupa, thought-state; 20) Cita, death-bed; 21) Citi, the thinking mind; 22) Sarvamantramayi, possessing all the instruments of thought; 23) Satta, above all; 24) Satyanandasvarupi?i, eternal bliss; 25) Ananta, infinite or beyond measure; 26) Bhavini, beautiful woman; 27) Bhavya, future; 28) Bhavya, with splendor; 29) Abhavya, improper or fear-causing; 30) Sadagati, always bestowing Mok?a; 31) Sambhavi, consort of Sambhu; 32) Devamata; 33) Cinta, thoughts; 34) Ratnapriya, adorned or loved by jewels; 35) Sarvavidya, abode of knowledge; 36) Dak?akanya, that is Sati, daughter of Dak?a; 37) Dak?ayajavinasini, destroyer of the sacrifice of Dak?a; 38) Apar?a; 39) Anekavar?a, having many complexions (for example: Kali, Gauri); 40) Pa?ala, red in color; 41) Pa?alavati, wearing a red-color apparel; 42) Pa??ambaraparidhana, wearing a dress made of leather; 43) Kalamajirarajini, wearing a melodious anklet; 44) Ameya, immeasurable; 45) Vikrama, fierce; 46) Krura, cruel (on demons); 47) Sundari; 48) Surasundari; 49) Vanadurga; 50) Matangi; 51) Matangamunipujita, prayed by Sage Matanga; 52) Brahmi; 53) Mahesvari; 54) Caindri; 55) Kaumarc; 56) Vai??avi 57) Camu??a; 58) Varahi; 59) Lak?mi; 60) Puru?ak?ti, taking the form of a man; 61) Vimalotkar?i?i, providing joy; 62) Jana; 63) Kriya; 64) Nitya, eternal one; 65) Buddhida, bestower of wisdom; 66) Bahula, numerous in forms; 67) Bahulaprema, generously benevolent; 68) Sarvavahanavahana, sits or rides all vehicles; 69-72) Slayer of Sumbha and Nisumbha, Mahi?asura, Madhu and Kai?abha, and Ca??a and Mu??a; 73) Sarvasuravinasa, destroyer of all demons; 74) Sarvadanavaghatini, causes injury to all the demons; 75) Sarvasastramayi, deft in all theories; 76) Satya; 77) Sarvastradhari?i, possessor of all the missile weapons; 78) Anekasastrahasta, possessor of many hand weapons; 79) Anekastrasya Dhari?i, possessor of many missile weapons; 80) Kumari; 81) Ekakanya; 82) Kaisori; 83) Yuvati; 84) Yati; 85) Aprau?ha, who never gets old; 86) Prau?ha, who is old; 87) V?ddhamata, old mother (loosely); 88) Balaprada, bestower of strength; 89) Mahodari, gigantic abdomen which stores the universe; 90) Muktakesa, having open tresses; 91) Ghorarupa, having a fierce outlook; 92) Mahabala, having immense strength; 93) Agnijvala, poignant like fire; 94) Raudramukhi, having a fierce face like universe-destroying Rudra; 95) Kalaratri; 96) Tapasvini; 97) Naraya?i; 98) Bhadrakali; 99) Vi??umaya; 100) Jalodari, abode of the ethereal universe; 101) Sivaduti; 102) Karali, fierce; 103) Ananta, immeasurable; 104) Paramesvari; 102) Katyayani; 106) Savitri; 107) Pratyak?a; 108) Brahmavadini.||2'16|

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Shree Shiva Ashtothram

Om Shivaa namah -He who is peaceful
Om Mahe-shwaraya namah –He who is the greatest lord
Om Shambhave namah –He who is Shambhu
Om Pinaakine namah –He who holds the bow called Pinaka
Om Sasi-shekha-raya namah –He who collected the moon

Om Vama-devaya namah – He who is Vama deva
Om Virupakshaya namah –He who has a not pleasant eye
Om Kapardhine namah –He who holds the skull
Om Nila-lohitaya namah –He who is the colour of blue metal
Om Shankaraya namah –He who is Shankara

Om Shula-panine namah-He who holds the trident
Om Khatvamgene namah-He who holds the sword
Om Vishnu-vallabhaya namah –He who is the Lord of Lord Vishnu
Om Sipi-vistaya namah –He who is with ray of light
Om Ambika nadhaya namah –He who is the Lord of Parvathi

Om Srikantaya namah –He who has a divine neck
Om Bhakta-vastalaya namah –He who loves his devotees
Om Bhavaya namah –He who is happening
Om Sharwaya namah –He who is Shiva who destroys
Om Trilo-keshaya namah -He who has three type of hairs

Om Siti-kantaya namah-He who has a black neck
Om Siva-priyaya namah- He who is liked by Parvathi

Om Ugraya namah –He who is fierce
Om Kapaline namah-He who holds the skull
Om Kaoumarine namah –He who is a lad forever

Om Andhaka-sura-sudanaya namah -He who killed Andhakasura
Om Ganga-dharaya namah -He who carries river Ganga
Om Lalaa-takshaya namah –He who has an eye in the forehead
Om Kaala-kalaya namah –He who is the death to God of death
Om Kripa-nidhaye namah-He who is the treasure of mercy

Om Bheemaya namah –He who is Gross
Om Parashu-hastaya namah-He who has axe in his hand
Om Mruga-panine namah –He who has a deer in his hand
Om Jata-dharaaya namah -He who has a matted lock
Om Kailasa-vasine namah –He who lives in Kailasa

Om Kavachine namah-He who wears an armour
Om Katoraya namah –he who is very harsh
Om Tripuran-takaya namah-He who destroyed the three cities
Om Vrushankaya namah –He who is the Lord of the bull
Om Vrushabharudaya namah –He who rides a bull

Om Bhasmo-dhulitha vigrahaya namah-He whose body is sprinkled with ash
Om Sama-priyaaya namah -He who likes Sama Veda
Om Sarwamayaaya namah-He who is spread in everything
Om Traemurthaye namah –He who is the trinity
Om Anishwaraya namah –He who is the God who destroys

Om Sarwagnyaya namah-he who orders every thing
Om Paramatmane namah –He who is the divine soul
Om SOma-suryagni-lochanaya namah -He who has moon, Sun and ire as his eyes
Om Havishe namah-He who is the fire offering
Om Yagnya-mayaaya namah –He who is personification of fire sacrifice

Om SOmaya namah -He who is the moon
Om Pancha-vaktraya namah –He who has five necks
Om Sada-shivaya namah -He who is perennially peaceful
Om Vishveshwa-raya namah -He who is the Lord of the universe
Om Virabhadraya namah -He who is Vira Bhadra

Om Gana-nadhaya namah -He who is the leader of Ganas
Om Praja-pataye namah –He who is the lord of all beings
Om Hiranya-retaya namah-He who shines like God
Om Durdharshaya namah –He who is difficult to see
Om Girishaya namah -He who is the Lord of the mountain

Om Giree-shaya namah -He who is the Lord of the mountain
Om Anaghaya namah –He who is faultless
Om Bhujanga-bhusha-naya namah -He who wears snake as ornament
Om Bhargaya namah –He who is Lord Shiva
Om Giri-dhanvine namah –He who has mountain as the bow

Om Giri-priyaaya namah –He who loves mountains
Om Krutti-vasaya namah -He who wears a hide
Om Pura-rataye namah –He who is delighted for ever
Om Bhagavaye namah –He who is the archer
Om Pramadha-dipaya namah -He who is a great lamp

Om Mrutyumjayaya namah –He who has won over death
Om Shukshma-tanave namah –He who has a micro body
Om Jagadvayapine namah -He who is spread all over the world
Om Jagad-gurave namah -He who is the teacher of
Om VyOma-keshaya namah –He who has the sky as his hair

Om Mahasena-janakaya namah –He who can create great armies
Om Charu-vikramaya namah –He who is pretty and valorous
Om Rudraya namah –He who is fiercely angry
Om Bhuta-pataye namah -He who is the Lord of Bhutas
Om Sthanane namah –He who is stable

Om Ahirbhudnyaya namah –He who wears a serpent
Om Digamba-raya namah –He who wears directions as cloth
Om Ashta-murthaye namah – He who has eight forms
Om Anekat-maya namah-He who has several forms
Om Satvikaya namah –He who is a sathvika (peaceful)

Om Shudha-vigrahaya namah – He who has a clean image
Om Shashwataya namah –He who is perennial
Om Khanda-parashave namah -He who is armed with axe
Om Ajaaya namah –He who is never born
Om Pashavimo-chakaya namah –He who frees one frOm attachment

Om Mrudaya namah-He who is dead
Om Pashu-pataye namah-He who is the Lord of all beings
Om Devaya namah –He who is the God
Om Maha-devaya namah- He who is the great God
Om Avya-yaya namah –He who never changes

Om Haraye namah –He who is the destroyer
Om Pusha-damta-bhethre namah –He who killed Pushpa Dantha
Om Avya-graya namah -He who is not agitated
Om Dakshadwara-haraaya namah _He who destroyed the house of Daksha
Om Haraya namah –He who destroys

Om Bhaganetrabhitre namah –He who has sun, moon and fire as eyes
Om Avya-ktaya namah –He who is not clear
Om Saha-srakshaya namah-He who has thousand eyes
Om Saha-srapadave namah-He who has thousand feet
Om Apavarga-pradaya namah-_He who helps us to cOmplete

Om Anantaya namah -He who does not have any end
Om Tarakaya namah –He who is the star
Om Para-meshwaraya namah –He who is the divine Lord.

Om naanavidha parimala pathra pushpaanni samarpyami!!