Shri Subramanya Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram
Shri Subramanya Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram from Skanda Purana. Complete 108 holy names of Lord Subramanya/Murugan in IAST English transliteration, Phalashruti, and English meaning.
Shri Subramanya Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram
Stotram (English Transliteration)
Opening Dhyana Sloka
Oṃ Śaḍānanaṃ Kuṅkuma-Rakta-Varṇaṃ
Mahāmatiṃ Divya-Mayūra-Vāhanam ।
Rudra-Asya-Sūnuṃ Surasainya-Nāthaṃ
Guhaṃ Sadā Śaraṇam-Ahaṃ Prapadye ॥
Core 108 Names (Verse Format)
Verse 1
Skando Guhaḥ Ṣaṇmukhaśca Phāla-Netra-Sutaḥ Prabhuḥ ।
Piṅgalaḥ Kṛttikāsūnuḥ Śikhīvāmī Gaṇādiphaḥ ॥ 1 ॥
Verse 2
Tārakāriḥ Umāsūnuḥ Mayūravāhano Giriḥ । Senānīḥ Agni-Janmā Ca Viśākhaḥ Śaṅkarātmajaḥ ॥ 2 ॥
Shri Subramanya Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram
Introduction
Shri Subramanya Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram is a sacred 108-name hymn dedicated to Lord Subramanya (Lord Murugan / Kartikeya / Skanda), revealed by Sage Agastya in the Skanda Purana.
Lord Subramanya is the divine general of the Devas (Deva-Senapati), born from the spark of Lord Shiva's third eye (Saravanabhava) to destroy the demon Tarakasura. These 108 names praise Lord Murugan's six faces (Shanmukha), Vel weapon (Velayudha), peacock mount (Mayuravahana), divine consorts Valli and Devasena, and His supreme power as the commander of righteousness.
Chanting these 108 names during Tuesday worship or performing Vibhuti/Kavadi Archana invokes courage, health, victory over enemies, freedom from Mars (Mangala) afflictions, and spiritual wisdom.
Benefits of Recitation (Phalashruti)
According to scriptural tradition and Phalashruti verses of this stotram, daily recitation of Shri Subramanya Ashtottara Shatanama Stotram grants the following blessings:
- Neutralization of Mars (Kuja/Mangala) Dosha: Cleanses Kuja Dosha, marital delays, and blood-related illnesses.
- Victory in Struggles and Litigation: Destroys hostile adversaries, court cases, and fear.
- Grant of Offspring and Family Prosperity: Blesses childless couples with noble children.
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Q1When should Subramanya Ashtottara Shatanama be chanted?
Tuesdays, Skanda Sashti, Krittika nakshatra days, and morning Puja.