Sri Vishwakarma 108 Naam: Ashtottara Shatanamavali with Meaning
Sri Vishwakarma 108 Naam - Sanskrit Text
भगवान श्री विश्वकर्मा जी के 108 नाम (अष्टोत्तरशतनामावली)
ॐ विश्वकर्मणे नमः
ॐ विश्वात्मने नमः
ॐ विश्वस्माय नमः
ॐ विश्वधाराय नमः
ॐ विश्वधर्माय नमः
ॐ विरजे नमः
ॐ विश्वेक्ष्वराय नमः
ॐ विष्णवे नमः
ॐ विश्वधराय नमः
ॐ विश्वकराय नमः
ॐ वास्तोष्पतये नमः
ॐ विश्वभंराय नमः
ॐ वर्मिणे नमः
ॐ वरदाय नमः
ॐ विश्वेशाधिपतये नमः
ॐ वितलाय नमः
ॐ विशभुंजाय नमः
ॐ विश्वव्यापिने नमः
ॐ देवाय नमः
ॐ धार्मिणे नमः
ॐ धीराय नमः
ॐ धराय नमः
ॐ परात्मने नमः
ॐ पुरुषाय नमः
ॐ धर्मात्मने नमः
ॐ श्वेतांगाय नमः
ॐ श्वेतवस्त्राय नमः
ॐ हंसवाहनाय नमः
ॐ त्रिगुणात्मने नमः
ॐ सत्यात्मने नमः
ॐ गुणवल्लभाय नमः
ॐ भूकल्पाय नमः
ॐ भूलेंकाय नमः
ॐ भुवलेकाय नमः
ॐ चतुर्भुजाय नमः
ॐ विश्वरुपाय नमः
ॐ विश्वव्यापकाय नमः
ॐ अनन्ताय नमः
ॐ अन्ताय नमः
ॐ आत्मने नमः
ॐ अतलाय नमः
ॐ आघ्रात्मने नमः
ॐ अनन्तमुखाय नमः
ॐ अनन्तभूजाय नमः
ॐ अनन्तचक्षुषे नमः
ॐ अनन्तकल्पाय नमः
ॐ अनन्तशक्तिभूते नमः
ॐ अतिसूक्ष्माय नमः
ॐ त्रिनेत्राय नमः
ॐ कंबुग्रीवाय नमः
ॐ ज्ञानमुद्राय नमः
ॐ सूत्रात्मने नमः
ॐ सूत्रधराय नमः
ॐ महर्लोकाय नमः
ॐ जनलोकाय नमः
ॐ तपोलोकाय नमः
ॐ सत्यलोकाय नमः
ॐ सुतलाय नमः
ॐ तलातलाय नमः
ॐ महातलाय नमः
ॐ रसातलाय नमः
ॐ पातालाय नमः
ॐ मनुरूपिणे नमः
ॐ त्वष्ट्रे नमः
ॐ देवज्ञाय नमः
ॐ पूर्णप्रभाय नमः
ॐ हृदयवासिने नमः
ॐ दुष्टदमनाय नमः
ॐ देवधराय नमः
ॐ स्थिरकराय नमः
ॐ वासपात्रे नमः
ॐ पूर्णानंदाय नमः
ॐ सानन्दाय नमः
ॐ सर्वेश्वराय नमः
ॐ परमेश्वराय नमः
ॐ तेजात्मने नमः
ॐ परमात्मने नमः
ॐ कृतिपतये नमः
ॐ बृहत्स्मणाय नमः
ॐ ब्रह्मांडाय नमः
ॐ भुवनपतये नमः
ॐ त्रिभुवनाय नमः
ॐ सनातनाय नमः
ॐ सर्वादये नमः
ॐ कर्षापाय नमः
ॐ हर्षाय नमः
ॐ सुखकर्त्रे नमः
ॐ दुखहर्त्रे नमः
ॐ निर्विकल्पाय नमः
ॐ निर्विधाय नमः
ॐ निस्माय नमः
ॐ निराधाराय नमः
ॐ निराकाराय नमः
ॐ महदुर्लभाय नमः
ॐ निर्मोहाय नमः
ॐ शांतिमूर्तये नमः
ॐ शांतिदात्रे नमः
ॐ मोक्षदात्रे नमः
ॐ स्थविराय नमः
ॐ सूक्ष्माय नमः
ॐ निर्मोहाय नमः
ॐ धराधराय नमः
ॐ स्थूतिस्माय नमः
ॐ विश्वरक्षकाय नमः
ॐ दुर्लभाय नमः
ॐ स्वर्गलोकाय नमः
ॐ पंचवक्त्राय नमः
ॐ विश्ववल्लभाय नमः
॥ इति श्री विश्वकर्मा अष्टोत्तरशतनामावली सम्पूर्णा ॥
Transliteration (Roman/IAST)
Each name is chanted with the prefix Om and the suffix namaḥ (“I bow to…”). A few representative names:
Oṃ Viśvakarmaṇe namaḥ
Oṃ Viśvātmane namaḥ
Oṃ Viśvadhārāya namaḥ
Oṃ Viśvadharmāya namaḥ
Oṃ Vāstoṣpataye namaḥ
Oṃ Varadāya namaḥ
Oṃ Sūtradharāya namaḥ
Oṃ Tvaṣṭre namaḥ
Oṃ Sukhakartre namaḥ
Oṃ Mokṣadātre namaḥ
Oṃ Viśvarakṣakāya namaḥ
Oṃ Viśvavallabhāya namaḥ
Meaning
The 108 names of Bhagavan Vishwakarma describe him as the divine architect and master craftsman of the cosmos. He is addressed as the soul of the universe (Vishvatma), its support and law (Vishvadhara, Vishvadharma), the lord of dwellings (Vastoshpati), the bestower of boons (Varada), the holder of the cosmic thread or blueprint (Sutradhara), the one who shapes all forms (Tvashta), the giver of joy (Sukhakarta), the remover of sorrow (Dukhaharta), the granter of liberation (Mokshadata) and the protector of the worlds (Vishvarakshaka). Each epithet meditates on a facet of the creative intelligence that designs, builds and sustains everything that exists.
About this Stotra/Mantra
Vishwakarma is revered in the Vedic tradition as the celestial engineer who fashioned the weapons of the gods, the divine cities, the chariots and the very instruments of creation. This Ashtottara Shatanamavali - the garland of one hundred and eight names - is recited especially by artisans, engineers, craftsmen, architects, smiths, weavers and all who work with their hands and tools. It is most popularly chanted on Vishwakarma Jayanti, when workshops, machines and implements are worshipped in gratitude to the divine source of all skill.
Unlike a flowing hymn, a namavali is a litany: the devotee offers a flower, akshata (rice) or a drop of water at each name, turning the recitation into a meditative act of worship. The names move from the cosmic and philosophical (the soul of the universe, the three gunas, the seven worlds) to the practical and benevolent (giver of joy, remover of sorrow, protector).
Significance & Spiritual Benefits
Chanting these 108 names is believed to invite skill, prosperity and protection into one’s work and workplace. Devotees seek freedom from accidents and obstacles in their trade, success in new ventures and projects, steadiness of mind, and the blessing that their labour bears “akshaya” (imperishable) fruit. On a deeper level, the namavali reminds the worker that all craftsmanship is a participation in the divine act of creation - dignifying honest work as worship.
Astrological Relevance
In Jyotisha, skilled work, craftsmanship and the tools of livelihood relate strongly to the planets governing labour and creativity. Surya (Sun) signifies the creative life-force and authority over one’s domain; Mangala (Mars) rules tools, machinery, metals, engineering and the strength of the hands; Budha (Mercury) governs design, measurement, drafting and technical intelligence; Shani (Saturn) presides over labour, structures, construction and disciplined craft. Worshipping Vishwakarma is a natural remedy for those whose livelihood depends on these significations - engineers, mechanics, architects, IT and design professionals, builders and artisans. The 10th house of karma (profession) and the 6th house of service and daily work are strengthened by sincere devotion to the divine architect, helping align one’s vocation with steady progress and protection.
How to Chant (Vidhi)
Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of Bhagavan Vishwakarma. Light a lamp and incense. Begin with a prayer to Ganesha to remove obstacles. Recite each of the 108 names slowly, offering a flower, unbroken rice or tulsi/bilva leaf at every name if performing formal puja. Tools and instruments of one’s trade may be cleaned and placed before the deity. Conclude with aarti and the prayer that your work be free of error and full of merit. Maintaining purity, focus and gratitude is more important than speed.
Best Day & Time
The most auspicious occasion is Vishwakarma Jayanti / Vishwakarma Puja (commonly observed on 17 September, Kanya Sankranti, and in some regions in the Hindu months associated with the deity). Beyond that, recitation in the Brahma Muhurta before sunrise, or at the start of any new project, the opening of a workshop, or the inauguration of new machinery, is especially favourable. Sunday and the day of beginning new ventures are well suited.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can recite the Vishwakarma 108 names?
Anyone may recite them. They are especially cherished by craftsmen, engineers, artisans, builders, mechanics and technical professionals, but any devotee seeking skill, prosperity and protection in their work can chant the namavali.
Do I need tools or special items to chant?
No. A simple lamp, an image of the deity and a sincere heart suffice for recitation. For a full puja, you may add flowers, rice and the tools of your trade, but the daily japa of the names can be done anywhere with devotion.
What is the meaning of “108” names?
One hundred and eight is a sacred number in the Vedic tradition, representing wholeness and the complete circuit of the cosmos. Reciting 108 names is a way of contemplating the deity in all his completeness.
Honouring the cosmic craftsman through the power of the sacred name
The Ashtottara Shatanamavali - the garland of 108 names - is one of the most complete forms of devotional offering in the Hindu tradition, and for Bhagavan Vishwakarma, the divine architect of the cosmos, this namavali holds particular depth. Each of the 108 names illuminates a different facet of Vishwakarma's identity: his role as the builder of celestial cities and divine weapons, his mastery over every form of craft and engineering, his identity as the maker of the very ornaments worn by the gods. Reciting these names is traditionally understood as a way of recognising and honouring the divine creative intelligence that flows through every act of skilled making - whether by a carpenter, a sculptor, an engineer, or a weaver. The cumulative effect of moving through all 108 names is a deepening appreciation for the sacred dimension inherent in craftsmanship itself.
The Vishwakarma Puja, celebrated by artisans, factory workers, engineers, and craftspeople across India - typically in the month of Bhadrapada or on the day following Makar Sankranti in some regions - is the primary occasion for this namavali's recitation. Tools, machines, and instruments of one's trade are placed before the deity and worshipped as extensions of divine creative power. In the Jyotish tradition, Vishwakarma's domain resonates with Mars (Mangala) as the planet of skilled action and precision, and with Mercury (Budha) as the planet of technical intelligence and dexterity. Devotees in these professions traditionally believe that sincere recitation of the namavali on Vishwakarma Puja invites a renewal of skill, safety in the workplace, and blessings for the year's work ahead.