Hanuman 108 Names (Ashtottara Shatanamavali): Lyrics & Benefits
Shri Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali (108 Names) - Sanskrit Text
1. ॐ आञ्जनेयाय नमः ।
2. ॐ महावीराय नमः ।
3. ॐ हनूमते नमः ।
4. ॐ मारुतात्मजाय नमः ।
5. ॐ तत्त्वज्ञानप्रदाय नमः ।
6. ॐ सीतादेविमुद्राप्रदायकाय नमः ।
7. ॐ अशोकवनकाच्छेत्रे नमः ।
8. ॐ सर्वमायाविभञ्जनाय नमः ।
9. ॐ सर्वबन्धविमोक्त्रे नमः ।
10. ॐ रक्षोविध्वंसकारकाय नमः ।
11. ॐ परविद्यापरिहाराय नमः ।
12. ॐ परशौर्यविनाशनाय नमः ।
13. ॐ परमन्त्रनिराकर्त्रे नमः ।
14. ॐ परयन्त्रप्रभेदकाय नमः ।
15. ॐ सर्वग्रहविनाशिने नमः ।
16. ॐ भीमसेनसहायकृते नमः ।
17. ॐ सर्वदुःखहराय नमः ।
18. ॐ सर्वलोकचारिणे नमः ।
19. ॐ मनोजवाय नमः ।
20. ॐ पारिजातद्रुमूलस्थाय नमः ।
21. ॐ सर्वमन्त्रस्वरूपवते नमः ।
22. ॐ सर्वतन्त्रस्वरूपिणे नमः ।
23. ॐ सर्वयन्त्रात्मकाय नमः ।
24. ॐ कपीश्वराय नमः ।
25. ॐ महाकायाय नमः ।
26. ॐ सर्वरोगहराय नमः ।
27. ॐ प्रभवे नमः ।
28. ॐ बलसिद्धिकराय नमः ।
29. ॐ सर्वविद्यासम्पत्तिप्रदायकाय नमः ।
30. ॐ कपिसेनानायकाय नमः ।
31. ॐ भविष्यच्चतुराननाय नमः ।
32. ॐ कुमारब्रह्मचारिणे नमः ।
33. ॐ रत्नकुण्डलदीप्तिमते नमः ।
34. ॐ चञ्चलद्वालसन्नद्धलम्बमानशिखोज्ज्वलाय नमः ।
35. ॐ गन्धर्वविद्यातत्त्वज्ञाय नमः ।
36. ॐ महाबलपराक्रमाय नमः ।
37. ॐ काराग्रहविमोक्त्रे नमः ।
38. ॐ शृङ्खलाबन्धमोचकाय नमः ।
39. ॐ सागरोत्तारकाय नमः ।
40. ॐ प्राज्ञाय नमः ।
41. ॐ रामदूताय नमः ।
42. ॐ प्रतापवते नमः ।
43. ॐ वानराय नमः ।
44. ॐ केसरीसुताय नमः ।
45. ॐ सीताशोकनिवारकाय नमः ।
46. ॐ अञ्जनागर्भसम्भूताय नमः ।
47. ॐ बालार्कसदृशाननाय नमः ।
48. ॐ विभीषणप्रियकराय नमः ।
49. ॐ दशग्रीवकुलान्तकाय नमः ।
50. ॐ लक्ष्मणप्राणदात्रे नमः ।
51. ॐ वज्रकायाय नमः ।
52. ॐ महाद्युतये नमः ।
53. ॐ चिरञ्जीविने नमः ।
54. ॐ रामभक्ताय नमः ।
55. ॐ दैत्यकार्यविघातकाय नमः ।
56. ॐ अक्षहन्त्रे नमः ।
57. ॐ काञ्चनाभाय नमः ।
58. ॐ पञ्चवक्त्राय नमः ।
59. ॐ महातपसे नमः ।
60. ॐ लङ्किनीभञ्जनाय नमः ।
61. ॐ श्रीमते नमः ।
62. ॐ सिंहिकाप्राणभञ्जनाय नमः ।
63. ॐ गन्धमादनशैलस्थाय नमः ।
64. ॐ लङ्कापुरविदायकाय नमः ।
65. ॐ सुग्रीवसचिवाय नमः ।
66. ॐ धीराय नमः ।
67. ॐ शूराय नमः ।
68. ॐ दैत्यकुलान्तकाय नमः ।
69. ॐ सुरार्चिताय नमः ।
70. ॐ महातेजसे नमः ।
71. ॐ रामचूडामणिप्रदायकाय नमः ।
72. ॐ कामरूपिणे नमः ।
73. ॐ पिङ्गलाक्षाय नमः ।
74. ॐ वार्धिमैनाकपूजिताय नमः ।
75. ॐ कबळीकृतमार्ताण्डमण्डलाय नमः ।
76. ॐ विजितेन्द्रियाय नमः ।
77. ॐ रामसुग्रीवसन्धात्रे नमः ।
78. ॐ महारावणमर्दनाय नमः ।
79. ॐ स्फटिकाभाय नमः ।
80. ॐ वागधीशाय नमः ।
81. ॐ नवव्याकृतपण्डिताय नमः ।
82. ॐ चतुर्बाहवे नमः ।
83. ॐ दीनबन्धुराय नमः ।
84. ॐ मायात्मने नमः ।
85. ॐ भक्तवत्सलाय नमः ।
86. ॐ सञ्जीवननगाहर्त्रे नमः ।
87. ॐ शुचये नमः ।
88. ॐ वाग्मिने नमः ।
89. ॐ दृढव्रताय नमः ।
90. ॐ कालनेमिप्रमथनाय नमः ।
91. ॐ हरिमर्कटमर्कटाय नमः ।
92. ॐ दान्ताय नमः ।
93. ॐ शान्ताय नमः ।
94. ॐ प्रसन्नात्मने नमः ।
95. ॐ शतकण्ठमदापहर्त्रे नमः ।
96. ॐ योगिने नमः ।
97. ॐ रामकथालोलाय नमः ।
98. ॐ सीतान्वेषणपण्डिताय नमः ।
99. ॐ वज्रदंष्ट्राय नमः ।
100. ॐ वज्रनखाय नमः ।
101. ॐ रुद्रवीर्यसमुद्भवाय नमः ।
102. ॐ इन्द्रजित्प्रहितामोघब्रह्मास्त्रविनिवारकाय नमः ।
103. ॐ पार्थध्वजाग्रसंवासिने नमः ।
104. ॐ शरपञ्जरभेदकाय नमः ।
105. ॐ दशबाहवे नमः ।
106. ॐ लोकपूज्याय नमः ।
107. ॐ जाम्बवत्प्रीतिवर्धनाय नमः ।
108. ॐ सीतासमेतश्रीरामपादसेवादुरन्धराय नमः ।
॥ इति श्रीहनुमदष्टोत्तरशतनामावलिः सम्पूर्णा ॥
Transliteration (Roman/IAST) - Opening Names
1. oṁ āñjaneyāya namaḥ
2. oṁ mahāvīrāya namaḥ
3. oṁ hanūmate namaḥ
4. oṁ mārutātmajāya namaḥ
5. oṁ tattva-jñāna-pradāya namaḥ
6. oṁ sītā-devī-mudrā-pradāyakāya namaḥ
7. oṁ aśoka-vana-kācchetre namaḥ
8. oṁ sarva-māyā-vibhañjanāya namaḥ
9. oṁ sarva-bandha-vimoktre namaḥ
10. oṁ rakṣo-vidhvaṁsa-kārakāya namaḥ
Each of the 108 names follows the same pattern: "Om [name in dative case] Namah" - "Om, salutations to [the Lord who is...]." A few further well-known names: oṁ rāma-dūtāya namaḥ (41, the messenger of Rama), oṁ vānarāya namaḥ (43), oṁ kesarī-sutāya namaḥ (44, son of Kesari), oṁ cirañjīvine namaḥ (53, the immortal one), oṁ rāma-bhaktāya namaḥ (54), and the concluding oṁ sītā-sameta-śrī-rāma-pāda-sevā-durandharāya namaḥ (108, the foremost in the service of the feet of Shri Rama with Sita).
Meaning
A namavali is a "garland of names," recited as an archana in which each divine name is offered to the deity, traditionally accompanied by an offering of flowers, kumkum or tulsi at every "Namah." The 108 names of Hanuman gather his entire glory into a single garland:
His birth and form: Anjaneya (son of Anjana), Marutatmaja and Pavana-suta (son of the wind), Kesari-suta (son of Kesari), Mahakaya (huge-bodied), Vajra-kaya (adamantine-bodied), Pancha-vaktra (five-faced), Kamarupin (taker of any form).
His Ramayana deeds: Sita-devi-mudra-pradayaka (giver of Sita's signet ring), Ashoka-vana-kacchetri (cutter of the Ashoka grove), Lankini-bhanjana and Lanka-puridayaka (the burner and shatterer of Lanka), Lakshmana-prana-data (restorer of Lakshmana's life with the Sanjivani), Dashagriva-kulantaka and Maharavana-mardana (destroyer of Ravana's clan).
His powers and grace: Sarva-graha-vinashin (destroyer of the affliction of all planets), Sarva-roga-hara (remover of all disease), Sarva-bandha-vimoktri (releaser from all bondage), Sarva-dukha-hara (remover of all sorrow), Bala-siddhi-kara (giver of strength and accomplishment), Chiranjivin (the immortal), Rama-bhakta (the devotee of Rama), and finally the supreme name describing him as ever-foremost in serving the feet of Rama and Sita.
About this Namavali
The Shri Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali ("garland of one hundred and eight names") is one of the most beloved devotional litanies in the worship of Lord Hanuman. "Ashtottara-shata" means "a hundred and eight," the sacred number that recurs throughout Hindu spiritual practice - the number of beads on a japa mala, so that one round of the namavali can be counted on a single mala. Each name distils a different aspect of Hanuman: his divine birth, his colossal and minute forms, his unmatched strength, his role as Rama's devoted messenger, and his power to destroy every obstacle, disease and planetary affliction.
This namavali is especially recited during Sundara Kanda paath, on Hanuman Jayanti (Hanuman Janmotsava), and in regular Tuesday and Saturday worship - including the "Budhwa Mangal" Tuesdays. Unlike a flowing stotra, a namavali is structured for archana: the worshipper chants each "Om... Namah" while offering a flower, a tulsi leaf, sindoor or akshata, building a literal garland of devotion across all 108 names.
Significance & Spiritual Benefits
Reciting the 108 names of Hanuman is held to bestow his full range of blessings: physical and mental strength (Mahavira, Bala-siddhi-kara), fearlessness and courage, protection from enemies and evil forces (Rakshovidhvamsa-karaka, Sarva-maya-vibhanjana), release from bondage and imprisonment (Sarva-bandha-vimoktri, Karagraha-vimoktri), and the removal of all disease and sorrow (Sarva-roga-hara, Sarva-dukha-hara). Several names - Sarva-graha-vinashin (destroyer of the affliction of all grahas) - point directly to relief from planetary troubles.
Above all, the namavali deepens Rama-bhakti, for Hanuman is the ideal devotee; its closing name celebrates him as the one supremely devoted to the service of Sita-Rama's feet. Chanted with faith, it is believed to grant protection, success in difficult tasks, victory over fear, and steadfast devotion.
Astrological Relevance
This namavali contains explicit astrological keys: the name "Sarva-graha-vinashine namah" salutes Hanuman as the destroyer of the affliction caused by all nine planets (navagraha). In Vedic astrology, Hanuman is the primary remedial deity for Mangal (Mars) - the planet of strength, courage, enemies and conflict - and reciting his names is a classic remedy for Mangal dosha and an afflicted or malefic Mars. He is equally the great protector against Shani (Saturn): tradition holds that Saturn granted Hanuman the boon that his devotees would be spared Saturn's harshest effects, so this archana is widely recited during Sade Sati, Shani dhaiya and a difficult Saturn period. Names such as Sarva-roga-hara (remover of disease) and Sarva-dukha-hara (remover of sorrow) make it a comprehensive remedy for the suffering that hard planetary periods bring, restoring courage and protection across the whole chart.
How to Chant (Vidhi)
After bathing, sit facing an image of Hanuman with Rama and Sita. Keep a plate of red flowers, tulsi leaves, sindoor or akshata (unbroken rice) for the archana. Light a lamp with sesame or mustard oil and offer incense; offer boondi laddu or jaggery as naivedya. Begin with a dhyana and "Om Shri Hanumate Namah," then recite each of the 108 names, offering a flower or a pinch of akshata at every "Namah," ideally completing one mala. Conclude with arati, the Hanuman Chalisa, and a prayer for strength and protection. Reciting it as part of Sundara Kanda or on Hanuman Jayanti is especially meritorious. Maintaining the practice every Tuesday builds lasting benefit.
Best Day & Time
Tuesday (Mangalvar, the day of Mars and Hanuman) and Saturday (Shanivar, for relief from Saturn) are the most auspicious days, and the early morning at sunrise or the evening twilight are ideal. Hanuman Jayanti and the "Budhwa Mangal" Tuesdays of the month are the supreme occasions for this archana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an Ashtottara Shatanamavali?
It is a "garland of 108 names" of a deity, recited as an archana in which each name - in the form "Om... Namah" - is chanted while offering a flower or sacred rice. The number 108 matches the beads of a japa mala, so one round equals one mala.
What are the benefits of chanting Hanuman's 108 names?
They bestow strength, courage and fearlessness, protection from enemies and evil, release from bondage and imprisonment, removal of disease and sorrow, relief from planetary afflictions, and deepened devotion to Shri Rama.
Is it useful as an astrological remedy?
Yes. One of the names hails Hanuman as the destroyer of the affliction of all planets. He is the chief remedial deity for Mars (Mangal dosha) and a powerful protector during difficult Saturn periods like Sade Sati, so this namavali is recited on Tuesdays and Saturdays for planetary relief.
One hundred and eight windows into Hanuman's boundless grace
Each of the 108 names in the Shri Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a concentrated lens focusing on a different ray of Hanumanji's inexhaustible grace - his physical might, his unflinching devotion as messenger of Rama, his mastery over wind and breath as son of Vayu, and his terrifying power against adversarial forces. To chant the complete namavali is to take a contemplative journey through the entire arc of his life and divine qualities, and devotees believe that holding even a few of these names in the heart throughout the day creates a living shield of protection. The repetition of Om... Namah before each name transforms the recitation into an act of deep, rhythmic meditation rather than mere enumeration.
In the Jyotish tradition, Hanuman is inseparably linked with Mars for courage and vital energy, and especially with Saturn; it is widely held that sincere devotion to Hanumanji can ease the trials of Shani, since his legend includes a celebrated encounter with the planet. This namavali is therefore particularly treasured by those passing through Shani Mahadasha or Sade Sati, as well as during Mars-related difficulties. Traditionally recited on Tuesdays and Saturdays - and with special fervour on Hanuman Jayanti - the 108 names also find a daily place in countless households seeking courage, clarity, and the one-pointed devotion that Hanumanji himself embodies so completely for his devotees.