Happy Maha Shivratri 2026 Om Namah Shivay: Maha Shivratri is an important Hindu festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, celebrated with fasting, prayers and devotion. It is being celebrated today on 15th February with grand festivities, prayers and devotion. It is believed that by chanting mantras and hymns on this holy day, Lord Shiva is pleased and one receives his immense blessings.
The main Panchakshari mantra of Shiva is “Adoration to Lord Shiva,” It is made up of five sacred letters (Na, Ma, Shi, Va, Ya). It is also known as “Om Namah Shivay.” This is an extremely powerful mantra that provides peace, protection and blessings of Shiva to the mind and soul. It is chanted for worship and meditation of Lord Shiva.
Shiva Panchakshar Mantra (Panchakshari Mantra)
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Om Namah Shivay
(Om Namah Shivay)
Shiva Panchakshar Stotra (Panchakshari Stotra)
This stotra is composed by Adi Shankaracharya and is based on Shiva Panchakshara (Na, Ma, Shi, Va, Ya):
Nagendraya Trilochanay Bhasmangragay Maheshwaraya.
Nityaya Shuddhay Digambaray Tasmai Parnadayay Namah Shivay.
Mandakini Salil Chandan Devtarai Nandishwar Pramathanath Maheshwaraya.
Mandar flower, multi-flowered, well worshiped, Tasmai Makarai Namah Shivay.
Shivay Gauri vandanabz vrind suryay dakshadhvar nakay.
Shri Neelkanthaya Vrishabhaya Tasmai Shikaraya Namah Shivay.
Vashishtha Kumbhodbhava Gautamtarya Munindra Devarchit Shekhrai.
Chandrarak Vaishwanar Lochanay Tasmai Vakraya Namah Shivay॥
Yagyaswaroopaya Jatadharaya Pinaka Hastaaya Sanatanay.
Divine God Digambaray Tasmai Yakaray Namah Shivay॥
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English translation of Shiva Panchakshara Stotram:
O serpent-necked, three-eyed, ashen-coloured, great Lord!
I salute you, that negation that never fades, that is pure, that is divine.
Mandakini Salil Chandan Chacharya or Nandishwar Pramathanath Maheshwar.
Mandar flower with many flowers, well-worshipped, that Capricorn, I salute you.
O Shiva, O Gauri, lotus-faced, O Sun, O destroyer of Daksha’s yagya.
O Mr. Blue-necked Bull-Flag Hunter, I salute you.
Vasistha Kumbhodbhava Gautamarya Munindra Devarchita Shekhrai.
O Shiva whose eyes are like the moon, sun and fire, I salute you.
O sacrificial form, matted hair, pink hands, eternal.
O divine deity, divine, that Yakara, I bow to you.
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Result:
Panchaksharamidam punyam yah patthechhivasannidhau.
Shivlokamapnoti Shivan co-modate॥
(Meaning: Whoever recites this sacred Panchakshar near Lord Shiva, attains Shivalok and enjoys the company of Shiva.)
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Result:
The person who recites this sacred Panchakshara Mantra in the presence of Lord Shiva.
He attains Shiva’s world and rejoices with Shiva.
(Meaning: Whoever recites this sacred Panchakshara near Shiva, attains Shivlok and rejoices with Shiva.)
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Benefits of Panchakshari Mantra
mantle piece: Calms and concentrates the mind.
Shiva’s grace: One receives blessings and protection from Lord Shiva.
redemption: Destroys sins and negativity.
Helpful in meditation: Best for spiritual progress.
It is best to chant this mantra 108 times with Rudraksh rosary.
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