108 Names of Lord Murugan (Sri Subramanya Ashtottara Shata Namavali) – Meaning, Benefits, and Chanting Method
The 108 Names of Lord Murugan, also known as Sri Subramanya Ashtottara Shata Namavali, are a sacred collection of divine names describing the qualities, powers, and various forms of Lord Murugan (Kartikeya, Skanda, Subramanya). Chanting these names with devotion removes obstacles, destroys negative energies, and brings success, courage, and spiritual growth.
This complete guide includes the 108 names with meanings, benefits of chanting, method of recitation, correct direction, best time, significance, and puja guidelines.
Who is Lord Murugan?
Lord Murugan, also known as Kartikeya, Skanda, Shanmuga, Subramanya, Arumuga, Kumarswamy, is the elder son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, and the brother of Lord Ganesha.
He is the Commander-in-Chief of the Devas and the divine warrior who killed the demon Tarakasura.
He is revered especially in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Sri Lanka, and among global Tamil communities.
According to scriptures, worshipping Murugan resolves:
- Kuja Dosha / Mangal Dosha
- Sarpa Dosha / Naga Dosha
- Obstacles in marriage
- Lack of courage, confidence, and strength
To perform Murugan puja with proper rituals, you can book a pandit at:
https://www.panditjionway.com (Panditji on way)
Significance of Chanting 108 Names of Lord Murugan
Chanting the sacred Namavali offers immense spiritual and material benefits:
1. Boosts Spiritual Growth and Protection
- Removes negative energies
- Connects the devotee to divine energy
- Strengthens inner purity and devotion
2. Enhances Mental Clarity and Emotional Peace
- Works as a meditative chanting practice
- Improves focus and concentration
- Reduces anxiety, overthinking, and stress
3. Brings Prosperity and Physical Well-Being
- Known to attract success and good fortune
- Improves vitality, positivity, and confidence
- Enhances emotional stability
4. Strengthens Family Bonding
- Unites the family in spiritual practice
- Promotes harmony, peace, and understanding
For Murugan Puja at home, book a pandit with Zero Upfront Cost here:
https://www.panditjionway.com/book-pandit
Best Way to Chant Lord Murugan’s 108 Names (Step-by-Step)
To gain the highest benefits, follow these guidelines:
1. Best Direction to Sit
Sit facing East (new beginnings) or North (wisdom & spiritual progress).
2. Best Time to Chant
- Brahma Muhurat (1.5 hours before sunrise) is ideal
- Alternatively, chant during Sandhya Kaal
3. Muruga Yantra / Image
Place a Murugan image or Murugan Yantra in front of you.
4. Best Offerings (Naivedya / Prasad)
- Panchamirtham (banana, jaggery, raisins, dates, cashews)
- Fruits and sweets
- Red flowers
5. Japa Mala
Use:
- Rudraksha Mala
- Tulasi Mala
- Rosary beads (108 beads recommended)
Keep the mala in your right hand, using your thumb to roll each bead.
6. Atmosphere
- Maintain silence
- Light a lamp and incense
- Sit in a clean and peaceful place
For personalized Murugan Puja or Dosha Nivarana Puja:
https://www.panditjionway.com (Panditji on way)
108 Names of Lord Murugan with Meaning (Sri Subramanya Ashtottara Shata Namavali)
108 Names of Lord Murugan – Full Table (Name + Mantra + Meaning) Sri Subramanya Ashtottara Shata Namavali
108 Names of Lord Murugan — Sri Subramanya Ashtottara Shata Namavali
| No. | Name (Sanskrit / Transliteration) | Mantra (Devanagari / Transliteration) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | स्कन्दाय — Skandaya | ॐ स्कन्दाय नमः। / Om Skandaya Namah। | Vanquisher of the mighty foes |
| 2 | गुहाय — Guhaya | ॐ गुहाय नमः। / Om Guhaya Namah। | Honored be to the Invisible Lord |
| 3 | षण्मुखाय — Shanmukhaya | ॐ षण्मुखाय नमः। / Om Shanmukhaya Namah। | Pleased be to the six-faced one |
| 4 | फालनेत्रसुताय — Phalanetrasutaya | ॐ फालनेत्रसुताय नमः। / Om Phalanetrasutaya Namah। | Praise be to the Son of the Three-Eyed Śiva |
| 5 | प्रभवे — Prabhave | ॐ प्रभवे नमः। / Om Prabhave Namah। | Praise be to the Lord Supreme |
| 6 | पिङ्गलाय — Pingalaya | ॐ पिङ्गलाय नमः। / Om Pingalaya Namah। | Praise be to the golden-hued one |
| 7 | कृत्तिकासूनवे — Krittikasunave | ॐ कृत्तिकासूनवे नमः। / Om Krittikasunave Namah। | Praised to the Son of the starry maids |
| 8 | शिखिवाहनाय — Shikhivahanaya | ॐ शिखिवाहनाय नमः। / Om Shikhivahanaya Namah। | Hail to the rider on the peacock |
| 9 | द्विषड्भुजाय — Dvishadbhujaya | ॐ द्विषड्भुजाय नमः। / Om Dvishadbhujaya Namah। | Hail to the Lord with the twelve hands |
| 10 | द्विषण्णेत्राय — Dvishannetraya | ॐ द्विषण्णेत्राय नमः। / Om Dvishannetraya Namah। | Hail to the Lord with the twelve eyes |
| 11 | शक्तिधराय — Shaktidharaya | ॐ शक्तिधराय नमः। / Om Shaktidharaya Namah। | Hail to the protector of the Lance |
| 12 | पिशिताशप्रभञ्जनाय — Pishitashaprabhanjanaya | ॐ पिशिताशप्रभञ्जनाय नमः। / Om Pishitashaprabhanjanaya Namah। | Praise be to the destroyer of the demons |
| 13 | तारकासुरसंहर्त्रे — Tarakasurasanhartre | ॐ तारकासुरसंहर्त्रे नमः। / Om Tarakasurasanhartre Namah। | Praise be to the slayer of Tarakasura |
| 14 | रक्षोबलविमर्दनाय — Rakshobalavimardanaya | ॐ रक्षोबलविमर्दनाय नमः। / Om Rakshobalavimardanaya Namah। | Praise be to the Victor of the Asuric forces |
| 15 | मत्ताय — Mattaya | ॐ मत्ताय नमः। / Om Mattaya Namah। | Praise be to the Lord of felicity |
| 16 | प्रमत्ताय — Pramattaya | ॐ प्रमत्ताय नमः। / Om Pramattaya Namah। | Praise be to the Lord of bliss |
| 17 | उन्मत्ताय — Unmattaya | ॐ उन्मत्ताय नमः। / Om Unmattaya Namah। | Hail to the Passionate One |
| 18 | सुरसैन्यसुरक्षकाय — Surasainyasuraksakaya | ॐ सुरसैन्यसुरक्षकाय नमः। / Om Surasainyasuraksakaya Namah। | Hail — Saviour of the Devas |
| 19 | देवासेनापतये — Devasenapataye | ॐ देवासेनापतये नमः। / Om Devasenapataye Namah। | Hail — Commander of the Heavenly hosts |
| 20 | प्राज्ञाय — Pragnya | ॐ प्राज्ञाय नमः। / Om Pragnya Namah। | Lord of Wisdom |
| 21 | कृपालवे — Kripalave | ॐ कृपालवे नमः। / Om Kripalave Namah। | Hail Compassionate One |
| 22 | भक्तवत्सलाय — Bhaktavatsalaya | ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः। / Om Bhaktavatsalaya Namah। | Praise be to the lover of devotees |
| 23 | उमासुताय — Umasutaya | ॐ उमासुताय नमः। / Om Umasutaya Namah। | Son of Uma — Praise be to Him |
| 24 | शक्तिधराय — Saktidharaya | ॐ शक्तिधराय नमः। / Om Saktidharaya Namah। | Mighty Lord — Praise be to Him |
| 25 | कुमाराय — Kumaraya | ॐ कुमाराय नमः। / Om Kumaraya Namah। | Eternal youth — Praise be to Him |
| 26 | क्रौञ्चदारणाय — Krauncadharanaya | ॐ क्रौञ्चदारणाय नमः। / Om Krauncadharanaya Namah। | He who rent asunder the Kraunca Mount — Praise be to Him |
| 27 | सेनानिये — Senanye | ॐ सेनानिये नमः। / Om Senanye Namah। | Praise be to the Army Chief |
| 28 | अग्निजन्मने — Agnijanmane | ॐ अग्निजन्मने नमः। / Om Agnijanmane Namah। | To the effulgence of Fire |
| 29 | विशाखाय — Visakhaya | ॐ विशाखाय नमः। / Om Visakhaya Namah। | To Him who shone on the astral Visakha |
| 30 | शङ्करात्मजाय — Shankaratmajaya | ॐ शङ्करात्मजाय नमः। / Om Shankaratmajaya Namah। | Thou Son of Śankara |
| 31 | शिवस्वामिने — Sivasvamine | ॐ शिवस्वामिने नमः। / Om Sivasvamine Namah। | The Preceptor of Śiva |
| 32 | गणस्वामिने — Ganaswamine | ॐ गणस्वामिने नमः। / Om Ganaswamine Namah। | The Lord of the Ganas |
| 33 | सर्वस्वामिने — Sarvasvamine | ॐ सर्वस्वामिने नमः। / Om Sarvasvamine Namah। | God Almighty |
| 34 | सनातनाय — Sanatanaya | ॐ सनातनाय नमः। / Om Sanatanaya Namah। | The eternal Lord |
| 35 | अनन्तशक्तये — Anantasaktaye | ॐ अनन्तशक्तये नमः। / Om Anantasaktaye Namah। | The potent Lord |
| 36 | अक्षोभ्याय — Aksobhyaya | ॐ अक्षोभ्याय नमः। / Om Aksobhyaya Namah। | Unsullied by the art of arrows |
| 37 | पार्वतीप्रियनन्दनाय — Parvatipriyanandanaya | ॐ पार्वतीप्रियनन्दनाय नमः। / Om Parvatipriyanandanaya Namah। | The beloved of Parvati |
| 38 | गङ्गासुताय — Gangasutaya | ॐ गङ्गासुताय नमः। / Om Gangasutaya Namah। | Son of Goddess Ganga |
| 39 | शरोद्भूताय — Sarodbhutaya | ॐ शरोद्भूताय नमः। / Om Sarodbhutaya Namah। | One who did’st nestle in the Saravana Lake |
| 40 | आहुताय / आत्मभुवे — Atmabhuve | ॐ आहुताय नमः। / Om Atmabhuve Namah। | The Unborn Lord |
| 41 | पावकात्मजाय — Pavakatmajaya | ॐ पावकात्मजाय नमः। / Om Pavakatmajaya Namah। | One who art born of Fire |
| 42 | जृम्भाय / (Mayadharaya shown) — Mayadharaya | ॐ जृम्भाय नमः। / Om Mayadharaya Namah। | The Energy Art |
| 43 | प्रजृम्भाय — Prajrimbhaya | ॐ प्रजृम्भाय नमः। / Om Prajrimbhaya Namah। | Praise be to the Auspicious One |
| 44 | उज्जृम्भाय — Ujjrimbhaya | ॐ उज्जृम्भाय नमः। / Om Ujjrimbhaya Namah। | Praise be to the Invincible One |
| 45 | कमलासनसंस्तुताय — Kamalasanasamstutaya | ॐ कमलासनसंस्तुताय नमः। / Om Kamalasanasamstutaya Namah। | Praise to the Lord extolled by Brahma |
| 46 | एकवर्णाय — Ekavarnaya | ॐ एकवर्णाय नमः। / Om Ekavarnaya Namah। | The one who has art of Word |
| 47 | द्विवर्णाय — Dvivarnaya | ॐ द्विवर्णाय नमः। / Om Dvivarnaya Namah। | In Two Art |
| 48 | त्रिवर्णाय — Trivarnaya | ॐ त्रिवर्णाय नमः। / Om Trivarnaya Namah। | The art of Three |
| 49 | सुमनोहराय — Sumanoharaya | ॐ सुमनोहराय नमः। / Om Sumanoharaya Namah। | The Stealer of pure hearts |
| 50 | चुतुर्वर्णाय — Caturvarnaya | ॐ चुतुर्वर्णाय नमः। / Om Caturvarnaya Namah। | In four letter of Art |
| 51 | पञ्चवर्णाय — Pancavarnaya | ॐ पञ्चवर्णाय नमः। / Om Pancavarnaya Namah। | In five letters Art |
| 52 | प्रजापतये — Prajapataye | ॐ प्रजापतये नमः। / Om Prajapataye Namah। | Father of all Creation |
| 53 | अहस्पतये — Trumbaya (transliteration given) | ॐ अहस्पतये नमः। / Om Trumbaya Namah। | The Peerless One |
| 54 | अग्निगर्भाय — Agnigarbhaya | ॐ अग्निगर्भाय नमः। / Om Agnigarbhaya Namah। | One who dost sustain the fire |
| 55 | शमीगर्भाय — Samigarbhaya | ॐ शमीगर्भाय नमः। / Om Samigarbhaya Namah। | Hail to the one who arose out of the Vanni flame |
| 56 | विश्वरेतसे — Visvaretase | ॐ विश्वरेतसे नमः। / Om Visvaretase Namah। | The glory of the Absolute Paramaśiva |
| 57 | सुरारिघ्ने — Surarighne | ॐ सुरारिघ्ने नमः। / Om Surarighne Namah। | Subduer of the foes of the Devas |
| 58 | हरिद्वर्णाय — Hiranyavarnaya | ॐ हरिद्वर्णाय नमः। / Om Hiranyavarnaya Namah। | The resplendent One |
| 59 | शुभकराय — Subhakrite (transliteration given) | ॐ शुभकराय नमः। / Om Subhakrite Namah। | The Auspicious One |
| 60 | वसुमते — Vasumate | ॐ वसुमते नमः। / Om Vasumate Namah। | The Splendour of the Vasus |
| 61 | वटुवेषभृते — Vatuvesabhrite | ॐ वटुवेषभृते नमः। / Om Vatuvesabhrite Namah। | The lover of celibacy |
| 62 | पूष्णे — Bhushane (transliteration given) | ॐ पूष्णे नमः। / Om Bhushane Namah। | The Luminous Sun |
| 63 | गभस्तये — Kapastaye (transliteration given) | ॐ गभस्तये नमः। / Om Kapastaye Namah। | The Effulgence divine |
| 64 | गहनाय — Gahanaya | ॐ गहनाय नमः। / Om Gahanaya Namah। | The Omniscient One |
| 65 | चन्द्रवर्णाय — Chandravarnaya | ॐ चन्द्रवर्णाय नमः। / Om Chandravarnaya Namah। | The Radiance of the Moon |
| 66 | कलाधराय — Kaladharaya | ॐ कलाधराय नमः। / Om Kaladharaya Namah। | He who adorns the crescent |
| 67 | मायाधराय — Mayadharaya | ॐ मायाधराय नमः। / Om Mayadharaya Namah। | Energy-art Lord |
| 68 | महामायिने — Mahamayine | ॐ महामायिने नमः। / Om Mahamayine Namah। | Great Artist of Deception art |
| 69 | कैवल्याय — Kaivalyaya | ॐ कैवल्याय नमः। / Om Kaivalyaya Namah। | The everlasting joy of attainment |
| 70 | शङ्करात्मजाय — Sahatatmakaya (transliteration given) | ॐ शङ्करात्मजाय नमः। / Om Sahatatmakaya Namah। | All-pervading |
| 71 | विश्वयोनये — Visvayonaye | ॐ विश्वयोनये नमः। / Om Visvayonaye Namah। | Source of all Existence |
| 72 | अमेयात्मने — Ameyatmane | ॐ अमेयात्मने नमः। / Om Ameyatmane Namah। | Supreme Splendour |
| 73 | तेजोनिधये — Tejonidhaye | ॐ तेजोनिधये नमः। / Om Tejonidhaye Namah। | Illumination divine |
| 74 | अनामयाय — Anamayaya | ॐ अनामयाय नमः। / Om Anamayaya Namah। | Savior of all ills |
| 75 | परमेष्ठिने — Parameshtine | ॐ परमेष्ठिने नमः। / Om Parameshtine Namah। | One with immaculate art — Lord |
| 76 | परब्रह्मणे — Parabrahmane | ॐ परब्रह्मणे नमः। / Om Parabrahmane Namah। | The Transcendent One |
| 77 | वेदगर्भाय — Vedagarbhaya | ॐ वेदगर्भाय नमः। / Om Vedagarbhaya Namah। | The Source of the Vedas |
| 78 | विराट्सुताय — Viratsutaya | ॐ विराट्सुताय नमः। / Om Viratsutaya Namah। | Immanent in the Universe |
| 79 | पुलिन्दकन्याभर्त्रे — Pulindakanyabhartre | ॐ पुलिन्दकन्याभर्त्रे नमः। / Om Pulindakanyabhartre Namah। | Praise be to the Lord of Valli |
| 80 | महासारस्वतव्रताय — Mahasarasvatavradaya | ॐ महासारस्वतव्रताय नमः। / Om Mahasarasvatavradaya Namah। | Praise be to the source of Gnosis |
| 81 | आश्रिताखिलदात्रे — Asritakhiladatre (transliteration given) | ॐ आश्रिताखिलदात्रे नमः। / Om Asritakhiladatre Namah। | Praise be to Him who showers grace on those who seek solace |
| 82 | चोरघ्नाय — Choraghnaya | ॐ चोरघ्नाय नमः। / Om Choraghnaya Namah। | Praise be to Him who annihilates those who steal |
| 83 | रोगनाशनाय — Roganasanaya | ॐ रोगनाशनाय नमः। / Om Roganasanaya Namah। | Praise be to the divine Healer |
| 84 | अनन्तमूर्तये — Anantamurtaye | ॐ अनन्तमूर्तये नमः। / Om Anantamurtaye Namah। | Praise be to the One whose forms are endless |
| 85 | आनन्दाय — Anandaya | ॐ आनन्दाय नमः। / Om Anandaya Namah। | Praise be Thine |
| 86 | शिखण्डिकृतकेतनाय — Shikhandikritagedanaya (transliteration given) | ॐ शिखण्डिकृतकेतनाय नमः। / Om Shikhandikritagedanaya Namah। | Praise be Thine |
| 87 | डम्भाय — Dambhaya | ॐ डम्भाय नमः। / Om Dambhaya Namah। | The lover of gay exuberance |
| 88 | परमडम्भाय — Paramadambhaya | ॐ परमडम्भाय नमः। / Om Paramadambhaya Namah। | The lover of supreme exuberance |
| 89 | महाडम्भाय — Mahadambhaya | ॐ महाडम्भाय नमः। / Om Mahadambhaya Namah। | The Lord of lofty magnificence |
| 90 | वृषाकपये — Vrishakapaye | ॐ वृषाकपये नमः। / Om Vrishakapaye Namah। | One who is the culmination of righteousness |
| 91 | कारणोपात्तदेहाय — Karanopatadehaya | ॐ कारणोपात्तदेहाय नमः। / Om Karanopatadehaya Namah। | One who deigned embodiment for a cause |
| 92 | कारणातीतविग्रहाय — Karanatita Vigrahaya | ॐ कारणातीतविग्रहाय नमः। / Om Karanatita Vigrahaya Namah। | Form transcending causal experience |
| 93 | अनीश्वराय — Anishvaraya | ॐ अनीश्वराय नमः। / Om Anishvaraya Namah। | The Eternal peerless plentitude |
| 94 | अमृताय — Amritaya | ॐ अमृताय नमः। / Om Amritaya Namah। | The Ambrosia of Life |
| 95 | प्राणाय — Pranaya | ॐ प्राणाय नमः। / Om Pranaya Namah। | The life of life |
| 96 | प्राणायामपरायणाय — Pranayamaparayanaya | ॐ प्राणायामपरायणाय नमः। / Om Pranayamaparayanaya Namah। | Who supports all beings |
| 97 | विरुद्धहन्त्रे — Vritakandare (transliteration given) | ॐ विरुद्धहन्त्रे नमः। / Om Vritakandare Namah। | Praise unto He who subjugates all hostile forces |
| 98 | वीरघ्नाय — Viraghnaya | ॐ वीरघ्नाय नमः। / Om Viraghnaya Namah। | Vanquisher of heroic opponents |
| 99 | रक्तश्यामगळाय — Raktashyamagalaya | ॐ रक्तश्यामगळाय नमः। / Om Raktashyamagalaya Namah। | One at art Love, and of crimson beauty |
| 100 | श्यामकन्धराय — Shyamakandharaya | ॐ श्यामकन्धराय नमः। / Om Shyamakandharaya Namah। | The Consummation of glory |
| 101 | महते — Mahate | ॐ महते नमः। / Om Mahate Namah। | Effulgent Radiance |
| 102 | सुब्रह्मण्याय — Subrahmanyaya | ॐ सुब्रह्मण्याय नमः। / Om Subrahmanyaya Namah। | Supreme Goodness |
| 103 | गुहप्रीताय — Guhapritaya | ॐ गुहप्रीताय नमः। / Om Guhapritaya Namah। | Luminous wisdom serene |
| 104 | ब्रह्मण्याय — Brahmanyaya | ॐ ब्रह्मण्याय नमः। / Om Brahmanyaya Namah। | One who is beloved of seers |
| 105 | ब्राह्मणप्रियाय — Brahmanapriyaya | ॐ ब्राह्मणप्रियाय नमः। / Om Brahmanapriyaya Namah। | Universal Teacher |
| 106 | वेदवेद्याय — Vedavedyaya | ॐ वेदवेद्याय नमः। / Om Vedavedyaya Namah। | Indweller in the core of our hearts |
| 107 | अक्षयफलप्रदाय — Akshayaphalapradaya | ॐ अक्षयफलप्रदाय नमः। / Om Akshayaphalapradaya Namah। | Bestower of indestructible results |
| 108 | वल्ली देवसेनासमेत श्री सुब्रह्मण्यस्वामिने — Valli Devasenasameta Shri Subrahmanyasvamine | ॐ वल्ली देवसेनासमेत श्री सुब्रह्मण्यस्वामिने नमः। / Om Valli Devasenasameta Shri Subrahmanyasvamine Namah। | Most glorious effulgent Radiance (with Valli & Devasena) |
Complete Table of 108 Names of Lord Murugan
Benefits of Chanting Sri Subramanya Ashtottara Shata Namavali
1. Removes Obstacles
Murugan is known as “Vetri Vel” – the one who grants victory.
2. Eliminates Doshas
Especially:
- Sarpa Dosha
- Kuja Dosha
- Pitru Dosha
- Marriage delays
3. Strengthens Willpower & Confidence
Helps overcome fears, failures, and emotional blockages.
4. Brings Success & Prosperity
Murugan’s blessing leads to faster growth in career, business, and studies.
Popular Temples of Lord Murugan
These high-volume keywords drive local and global traffic:
- Palani Murugan Temple (Tamil Nadu)
- Thiruchendur Murugan Temple
- Swamimalai Murugan Temple
- Tiruttani Murugan Temple
- Pazhamudircholai Murugan Temple
- Kartikeya Temple, Uttarakhand
- Batu Caves Murugan Temple, Malaysia
Panditji on way:
Book a Pandit for Murugan Puja: https://www.panditjionway.com
- https://www.dlshq.org (Divine Life Society – High DA spiritual website)
- https://www.vedicscholar.org (High DA research-oriented spiritual site)
Conclusion
Chanting the 108 names of Lord Murugan is one of the most powerful spiritual practices mentioned in the Skanda Purana. Regular chanting removes fear, grants clarity, resolves doshas, and brings strength, peace, and prosperity.
If you want proper guidance for chanting, or wish to perform Murugan Puja, Subramanya Shashti Puja, Kuja Dosha Nivarana Puja, or Sarpa Dosha Puja:
Book a pandit at Panditji On Way – World’s First & Largest Online Puja Booking Portal
Panditji on way: https://www.panditjionway.com
FAQ for 108 Names of Lord Murugan
1. What are the 108 Names of Lord Murugan and what is their significance?
The 108 Names of Lord Murugan, called Sri Subramanya Ashtottara Shata Namavali, are sacred names describing Murugan’s divine qualities, powers, and forms. Chanting them daily is believed to remove obstacles, grant protection, enhance courage, reduce doshas, and attract spiritual and material growth.
These names appear in traditional Murugan worship, especially during Shashti, Tuesdays, and Sundays. Each name highlights a divine attribute such as wisdom, victory, purity, or cosmic energy.
2. What are the top benefits of chanting Murugan’s 108 Names?
Chanting the Namavali daily is believed to improve mental clarity, courage, protection from negativity, prosperity, health, and dosha relief—especially Kuja (Mangal) Dosha and Sarpa Dosha. It also strengthens discipline, devotion, and spiritual growth.
Benefits are both psychological (focus, confidence) and spiritual (removal of obstacles, divine guidance).
3. When is the best time to chant the 108 Names of Lord Murugan?
The best time is Brahma Muhurat (1.5 hours before sunrise), when spiritual energy is highest. Chanting during Sandhya Kaal (sunrise or sunset) is also effective for clarity, peace, and faster results.
Early morning chanting aligns with traditional yogic timings that support mental calmness and inner focus.
4. Which direction should I face while chanting Murugan Namavali?
Face East for new beginnings and spiritual purification, or North for wisdom, higher knowledge, and personal growth. These directions are considered auspicious for mantra chanting in Vedic tradition.
A clean, calm space facing these directions helps maintain concentration and energy flow.
5. How many times should I chant the 108 Names of Murugan?
Traditionally, chant the full Namavali once daily (108 repetitions). Beginners can start with 27 or 54 names and gradually increase. Consistency matters more than quantity, but chanting 108 names daily brings deeper spiritual stability and benefits.
Using a 108-bead mala helps maintain rhythm and accuracy.
6. Does chanting the 108 Names help reduce Kuja Dosha or Sarpa Dosha?
Yes. Murugan worship is traditionally recommended for Kuja (Mangal) Dosha and Sarpa Dosha remedies. Regular chanting, combined with Murugan homa or Subramanya Puja, is believed to reduce planetary obstacles and bring relief from related issues.
Many families perform Murugan Shashti puja specifically for dosha nivarana.
7. What offerings (prasad) should be used while chanting Murugan Namavali?
The most traditional offering is Panchamirtham—made of banana, jaggery, raisins, dates, and cashews. Red flowers, fruits, incense, and ghee lamps are also ideal during chanting and puja.
Offerings should be fresh, clean, and made with devotion.
8. Can beginners chant the 108 Names of Lord Murugan?
Yes. Beginners can chant slowly with a mala or follow a reading until familiar with the pronunciation. Devotion is more important than speed. Even chanting once daily creates positive transformation.
Beginners may also listen to audio renditions to develop correct rhythm.
9. Is it better to chant with a Murugan idol, photo, or yantra?
Any of these—Murugan idol, photo, or Subramanya Yantra—may be used. Choose the one that improves your focus and devotion. A clean altar with lighted lamp is recommended for best spiritual atmosphere.
Yantras are preferred for energy amplification; idols help emotional connection.
10. Can I chant Murugan’s 108 Names for family peace and protection?
Yes. Chanting these names together or individually is believed to strengthen family unity, remove misunderstandings, and create a peaceful home environment. Many families perform group chanting on Tuesdays and Shashti.
Murugan is known as “Kavacham Karunanidhi” — the protector and giver of grace.
11. How long does it take to see results from chanting Murugan’s Namavali?
Devotees commonly notice improvements in mental peace, confidence, and decision-making within a few weeks. Spiritual and dosha-related results vary by individual but improve steadily with consistent daily chanting.
The sincerity of devotion influences outcomes more than speed.
12. Can I chant the 108 Names without a priest or puja setup?
Yes. The Namavali can be chanted anywhere—at home, temple, or quiet space—without formal rituals. A simple, clean setup with a lamp and Murugan image is sufficient.
For dosha remedies or Shashti puja, a priest is recommended.
13. Are the 108 Names of Lord Murugan good for students?
Yes. Many names invoke intelligence, discipline, courage, and focus. Students chant the Namavali for success in exams, memory improvement, and confidence.
Murugan is known as the “God of Supreme Knowledge (Gnana Pandita).”
14. Where can I book a pandit for Murugan Puja or Subramanya Shashti?
You can book a verified pandit online at Panditji On Way for Subramanya Shashti, Kuja Dosha Nivarana, Sarpa Dosha Puja, Murugan Homa, and temple rituals. Free consultation is provided before finalizing muhurat.
Website: www.panditjionway.com
