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Om Namah Shivaya
ॐ नमः शिवाय
Om Namaḥ Śivāya
Shiva
Shiva
What is the Om Namah Shivaya?
Om Namah Shivaya (Om Namaḥ Śivāya) is a Shiva mantra dedicated to Shiva. I bow to Shiva, the supreme consciousness within. A salutation to the inner Self and the source of all existence.
Key Facts
- Deity
- Shiva
- Category
- Shiva
- When to chant
- Early morning or during meditation, ideally on Mondays.
- Repetitions
- 108 (one mala)
- Related festival
- Maha Shivaratri
Meaning
I bow to Shiva, the supreme consciousness within. A salutation to the inner Self and the source of all existence.
Pronunciation
Om Nuh-mah Shee-vah-yah
Benefits (Traditional Beliefs)
- Calms the mind and reduces anxiety
- Believed to dissolve negative karma
- Deepens meditation and inner stillness
When to Chant
Early morning or during meditation, ideally on Mondays.
Related Festival
Maha Shivaratri
Related Temple
Kedarnath Temple
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Last updated June 29, 2026. Content is presented for devotional and educational purposes, with traditional beliefs framed as such.