Sita Ashtottara Shatanama Namavali - 108 Names of Mata Sita
Sita Ashtottara Shatanama Namavali - Sanskrit Text
॥ श्रीसीताष्टोत्तरशतनामावली ॥
॥ अथ श्रीमदानन्दरामायणान्तर्गत श्रीसीताष्टोत्तरशतनामावलिः ॥
ॐ सीतायै नमः ।
ॐ जानक्यै नमः ।
ॐ देव्यै नमः ।
ॐ वैदेह्यै नमः ।
ॐ राघवप्रियायै नमः ।
ॐ रमायै नमः ।
ॐ अवनिसुतायै नमः ।
ॐ रामायै नमः ।
ॐ राक्षसान्तप्रकारिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ रत्नगुप्तायै नमः ॥ १० ॥
ॐ मातुलिङ्ग्यै नमः ।
ॐ मैथिल्यै नमः ।
ॐ भक्ततोषदायै नमः ।
ॐ पद्माक्षजायै नमः ।
ॐ कञ्जनेत्रायै नमः ।
ॐ स्मितास्यायै नमः ।
ॐ नूपुरस्वनायै नमः ।
ॐ वैकुण्ठनिलयायै नमः ।
ॐ मायै नमः ।
ॐ श्रियै नमः ॥ २० ॥
ॐ मुक्तिदायै नमः ।
ॐ कामपूरण्यै नमः ।
ॐ नृपात्मजायै नमः ।
ॐ हेमवर्णायै नमः ।
ॐ मृदुलाङ्ग्यै नमः ।
ॐ सुभाषिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ कुशाम्बिकायै नमः ।
ॐ दिव्यदायै नमः ।
ॐ लवमात्रे नमः ।
ॐ मनोहरायै नमः ॥ ३० ॥
ॐ हनुमद्वन्दितपदायै नमः ।
ॐ मुक्तायै नमः ।
ॐ केयूरधारिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ अशोकवनमध्यस्थायै नमः ।
ॐ रावणादिकमोहिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ विमानसंस्थितायै नमः ।
ॐ सुभ्रुवे नमः ।
ॐ सुकेश्यै नमः ।
ॐ रशनान्वितायै नमः ।
ॐ रजोरूपायै नमः ॥ ४० ॥
ॐ सत्वरूपायै नमः ।
ॐ तामस्यै नमः ।
ॐ वह्निवासिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ हेममृगासक्तचित्तायै नमः ।
ॐ वाल्मीकाश्रमवासिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ पतिव्रतायै नमः ।
ॐ महामायायै नमः ।
ॐ पीतकौशेयवासिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ मृगनेत्रायै नमः ।
ॐ बिम्बोष्ठ्यै नमः ॥ ५० ॥
ॐ धनुर्विद्याविशारदायै नमः ।
ॐ सौम्यरूपायै नमः ।
ॐ दशरथस्नुषायै नमः ।
ॐ चामरवीजितायै नमः ।
ॐ सुमेधादुहित्रे नमः ।
ॐ दिव्यरूपायै नमः ।
ॐ त्रैलोक्यपालिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ अन्नपूर्णायै नमः ।
ॐ महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ।
ॐ धिये नमः ॥ ६० ॥
ॐ लज्जायै नमः ।
ॐ सरस्वत्यै नमः ।
ॐ शान्त्यै नमः ।
ॐ पुष्ट्यै नमः ।
ॐ शमायै नमः ।
ॐ गौर्यै नमः ।
ॐ प्रभायै नमः ।
ॐ अयोध्यानिवासिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ वसन्तशीतलायै नमः ।
ॐ गौर्यै नमः ॥ ७० ॥
ॐ स्नानसन्तुष्टमानसायै नमः ।
ॐ रमानामभद्रसंस्थायै नमः ।
ॐ हेमकुम्भपयोधरायै नमः ।
ॐ सुरार्चितायै नमः ।
ॐ धृत्यै नमः ।
ॐ कान्त्यै नमः ।
ॐ स्मृत्यै नमः ।
ॐ मेधायै नमः ।
ॐ विभावर्यै नमः ।
ॐ लघूदरायै नमः ॥ ८० ॥
ॐ वारारोहायै नमः ।
ॐ हेमकङ्कणमण्डितायै नमः ।
ॐ द्विजपत्न्यर्पितनिजभूषायै नमः ।
ॐ राघवतोषिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ श्रीरामसेवनरतायै नमः ।
ॐ रत्नताटङ्कधारिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ रामवामाङ्कसंस्थायै नमः ।
ॐ रामचन्द्रैकरञ्जिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ सरयूजलसङ्क्रीडाकारिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ राममोहिन्यै नमः ॥ ९० ॥
ॐ सुवर्णतुलितायै नमः ।
ॐ पुण्यायै नमः ।
ॐ पुण्यकीर्तये नमः ।
ॐ कलावत्यै नमः ।
ॐ कलकण्ठायै नमः ।
ॐ कम्बुकण्ठायै नमः ।
ॐ रम्भोरवे नमः ।
ॐ गजगामिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ रामार्पितमनसे नमः ।
ॐ रामवन्दितायै नमः ॥ १०० ॥
ॐ रामवल्लभायै नमः ।
ॐ श्रीरामपदचिह्नाङ्गायै नमः ।
ॐ रामरामेति भाषिण्यै नमः ।
ॐ रामपर्यङ्कशयनायै नमः ।
ॐ रामाङ्घ्रिक्षालिन्यै नमः ।
ॐ वरायै नमः ।
ॐ कामधेन्वन्नसन्तुष्टायै नमः ।
ॐ मातुलिङ्गकराधृतायै नमः ।
ॐ दिव्यचन्दनसंस्थायै नमः ।
ॐ श्रियै नमः ।
ॐ मूलकासुरमर्दिन्यै नमः ॥ १११ ॥
॥ श्रीसीताष्टोत्तरशतनामावलिः समाप्ता ॥
Transliteration (Roman/IAST)
Oṁ sītāyai namaḥ | Oṁ jānakyai namaḥ | Oṁ devyai namaḥ | Oṁ vaidehyai namaḥ | Oṁ rāghavapriyāyai namaḥ | Oṁ ramāyai namaḥ | Oṁ avanisutāyai namaḥ | Oṁ rāmāyai namaḥ ... (each of the 108+ names is recited in the form "Oṁ [name] namaḥ") ... Oṁ mūlakāsuramardinyai namaḥ ||
Meaning
A namavali is a garland of divine names, each spoken with reverence as "Om ... salutations." These names praise Sita as Janaki (daughter of Janaka), Vaidehi (princess of Videha), Maithili (of Mithila), Avanisuta (daughter of the Earth), the beloved of Raghava (Rama), the giver of liberation (Muktida), fulfiller of desires (Kamapurani), and the embodiment of Lakshmi, Sarasvati, patience, modesty, intelligence and grace. Together they portray Sita as the supreme Goddess in the form of the ideal devoted wife and compassionate mother of the world.
About this Namavali
This namavali of 108 (here counted to 111) names of Goddess Sita is drawn from the Ananda Ramayana, a devotional retelling of Rama's story. Sita is revered as an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi, the eternal consort of Vishnu in his Rama avatara. The names trace her life and virtues - her divine birth from the earth, her devotion as a pativrata, her trials in Lanka, and her unbreakable union with Rama - turning her biography into an object of worship. Reciting the names is especially cherished by married women and devotees of Rama.
Significance & Spiritual Benefits
Worship of Sita through her names is traditionally held to bless devotees with marital harmony, a devoted and worthy life-partner, domestic peace and prosperity. As Sita embodies both Lakshmi's abundance and the strength of fidelity, her namavali is recited to remove obstacles in marriage, to nurture loving relationships, and to cultivate patience, forbearance and inner steadiness in adversity - qualities Sita exemplified through every hardship. Devotees also chant it for the grace of Sita-Rama together, the supreme couple symbolising the union of the soul with the divine.
Astrological Relevance
Sita, as a form of Lakshmi, is connected with the planet Venus (Shukra) - the karaka of marriage, spouse, love and domestic happiness - and with the Moon, which governs the mind and emotional contentment. The seventh house of marriage and partnership is strengthened by her worship. Those facing delays or discord in marriage (often linked to an afflicted Venus, a weak seventh house, or Mangal/Saturn influences) recite this namavali as a devotional remedy. As an Earth-born goddess she also resonates with stability and nourishment governed by an exalted Moon and a benefic second house of family.
How to Chant (Vidhi)
Bathe and sit before an image of Sita-Rama. Light a lamp with ghee and offer flowers, preferably red or yellow, and tulsi. Take a sankalpa (resolve), then recite the names slowly, pronouncing each "Om ... namah" with devotion, optionally offering a flower or akshata (rice) at each name. Conclude with the phala-shruti and a prayer for harmony. Reciting it 1, 3 or 9 times in one sitting, daily through a vow period, is customary.
Best Day & Time
Friday, the day of Venus and the Goddess, is most auspicious, as is Tuesday for Lakshmi worship. Vivaha Panchami (the wedding anniversary of Sita and Rama) and Rama Navami are especially sacred. The morning hours after bathing, or dusk during lamp-lighting, are ideal.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the source of this namavali?
It is found within the Ananda Ramayana, and lists the 108 (here 111) sacred names of Goddess Sita as Janaki, consort of Lord Rama.
Who should chant the Sita namavali?
Anyone devoted to Sita-Rama may chant it. It is especially favoured by those seeking marital harmony, a suitable spouse, or domestic peace and prosperity.
Why is each name preceded by 'Om' and followed by 'Namah'?
This is the standard namavali form of worship: 'Om' invokes the sacred sound, the name in the dative case offers it to the deity, and 'Namah' means 'salutations', making each name a small act of reverence.
108 names as a garland of reverence: the spiritual depth of Sita's namavali
A namavali of 108 names is one of the most refined instruments of bhakti - each name a facet of the deity's nature, and the act of chanting all 108 a journey through a complete portrait of the divine. The Sita Ashtottara Shatanama Namavali, drawn from the Ananda Ramayana, presents Mata Sita not simply as the consort of Rama but as a sovereign spiritual being whose names encompass her cosmic identity: earth-daughter, embodiment of dharma, supreme compassion, eternal auspiciousness. Sita's origins as a child of the earth give her namavali a particularly grounded quality; she emerges from the very soil of devotion, and her names carry that rootedness throughout.
The namavali is traditionally recited by women seeking the blessings of a harmonious, dharmic household, and by devotees of the Rama tradition on auspicious days such as Sita Navami (Janaki Navami), Ram Navami, and the Ekadashi tithis associated with Vaishnava practice. In the Jyotish tradition, Sita's association with purity, forbearance and the earth element connects her worship to the strengthening of Chandra (Moon) and to remedies for afflictions that affect the home, marriage and emotional steadiness. Chanting with sincerity and a calm, focused mind is the traditional vidhi - the 108-bead mala making each name a step deeper into the quality of grace that Janaki herself embodies.