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Ardhanarishwara Stotram

अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम् in English · English

🕉️ hindu·📿 1× repetitions·🕐 Morning or evening; especially Mondays·📜 Ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya

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हिन्दी / देवनागरी తెలుగు தமிழ்ಕನ್ನಡ മലയാളം ગુજરાતી বাংলা ଓଡ଼ିଆ ਪੰਜਾਬੀEnglish

Origin & Story

Ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya · Adi Shankaracharya · Classical

The Ardhanarishwara Stotram is traditionally ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya. A hymn to Ardhanarishwara — the form that is half Shiva and half Parvati — praising, line by line, the male half (Shiva) and the female half (Devi): His ash and Her sandal, His serpent and Her bangles, the union of Purusha and Prakriti in one body.

✦ As told in scripture

It is said that to recite the Ardhanarishwara Stotram with a sincere and devoted heart is to draw near to the grace of the Lord, who never forsakes those who lovingly call upon Him.

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The Mantra

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śrīgaṇeśāya namaḥ || mandāramālālulitālakāyai kapālamālāṅkitaśekharāya | divyāmbarāyai ca digambarāya namaḥ śivāyai ca namaḥ śivāya || 1|| ekaḥ stanastuṅgataraḥ parasya vārtāmiva praṣṭumagānmukhāgram | yasyāḥ priyārdhasthitimudvahantyāḥ sā pātu vaḥ parvatarājaputrī || 2|| yasyopavītaguṇa eva phaṇāvṛtaika- vakṣoruhaḥ kucapaṭīyati vāmabhāge | tasmai mamāstu tamasāmavasānasīmne candrārdhamauliśirase ca namaḥ śivāya || 3|| svedārdravāmakucamaṇḍanapatrabhaṅga- saṃśoṣidakṣiṇakarāṅgulibhasmareṇuḥ | strīpuṃnapuṃsakapadavyatilaṅghinī vaḥ śambhostanuḥ sukhayatu prakṛtiścaturthī || 4|| ityardhanārīśvarastotraṃ sampūrṇam |

Meaning:A hymn to Ardhanarishwara — the form that is half Shiva and half Parvati — praising, line by line, the male half (Shiva) and the female half (Devi): His ash and Her sandal, His serpent and Her bangles, the union of Purusha and Prakriti in one body.

Benefits of Chanting अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम्

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Recitation of the Ardhanarishwara Stotram is held to bring the grace, blessings and protection of the Lord.

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Cultivates devotion, calms the mind and steadies the heart in the Lord’s remembrance.

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Most auspicious on Mondays, and during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan.

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A short, melodious hymn that anyone can learn and recite daily with faith.

How to Chant अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम्

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Best TimeMorning or evening; especially Mondays

FaceEast or North

Bathe and sit facing east or north before an image of the deity. Light a lamp and recite the Ardhanarishwara Stotram slowly and with devotion. It may be chanted daily, or especially during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan. Conclude with a prayer for grace and protection.

Frequently Asked Questions

This page shows the complete अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम् written in the English script — the same Sanskrit/Hindi verses, transliterated character-by-character so you can read and chant comfortably. Tap any line (or the ▶ button) to hear it recited aloud.

Yes — only the script changes; the words and their meaning are the original. The verse-by-verse meaning, benefits and how-to-chant guidance on this page apply exactly the same.

A hymn to Ardhanarishwara — the form that is half Shiva and half Parvati — praising, line by line, the male half (Shiva) and the female half (Devi): His ash and Her sandal, His serpent and Her bangles, the union of Purusha and Prakriti in one body.

It is attributed to Adi Shankaracharya (Ascribed to Adi Shankaracharya). It is recited in the morning or evening with devotion, and especially on Mondays and during Maha Shivaratri, Pradosh and the month of Shravan.

Origin & Story

The Mantra

Benefits of Chanting अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम्

How to Chant अर्धनारीश्वर स्तोत्रम्

Frequently Asked Questions

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