Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali — Word-by-Word Meaning
हनुमान अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली
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Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
The 108 names of Lord Hanuman (Anjaneya, the son of the wind) — the supreme devotee of Sri Rama, remover of fear and giver of strength — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, recited on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Origin & History
Source: Traditional
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
The Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a traditional garland of the 108 names of Hanuman. The 108 names of Lord Hanuman (Anjaneya, the son of the wind) — the supreme devotee of Sri Rama, remover of fear and giver of strength — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, recited on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Hanuman Ashtottara Shatanamavali?▼
The 108 names of Lord Hanuman (Anjaneya, the son of the wind) — the supreme devotee of Sri Rama, remover of fear and giver of strength — each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ”, recited on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
How is an Ashtottara Shatanamavali chanted?▼
It is chanted as an archana: each of the 108 names is recited with “Om” (ॐ) before it and “namaḥ” (नमः) after it, while offering a flower or a pinch of kumkum at the deity’s feet for each name. The complete garland is offered in one sitting, especially on Tuesdays and Saturdays and during Hanuman Jayanti.
What does “Ashtottara Shatanamavali” mean?▼
“Ashtottara-shata” means “a hundred and eight” (108) and “namavali” means “a garland of names” — the sacred list of the 108 names of Hanuman, each a name of praise and meditation.
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