वेङ्कटेश्वर अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली — Word-by-Word Meaning
वेङ्कटेश्वर अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
तिरुमला–तिरुपति के भगवान वेङ्कटेश्वर (बालाजी) के १०८ नाम, प्रत्येक “ॐ” व “नमः” सहित — सप्तगिरि-पति की महिमा गाती पवित्र नाम-माला, जो उनके चरणों में शरण लेने वालों का आश्रय हैं।
Origin & History
Source: Sanatkumara Samhita
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
The Venkateswara Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a traditional garland of the 108 names of Venkateswara, drawn from the Sanatkumara Samhita. The 108 names of Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) of Tirumala–Tirupati, each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ” — a sacred garland extolling the Lord of the Seven Hills, the refuge of all who take shelter at His feet.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Venkateswara Ashtottara Shatanamavali?▼
The 108 names of Lord Venkateswara (Balaji) of Tirumala–Tirupati, each chanted with “Om” and “namaḥ” — a sacred garland extolling the Lord of the Seven Hills, the refuge of all who take shelter at His feet.
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 of 108 names is offered in one sitting, especially on Thursdays and Ekadashi and during Ekadashi and Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
What does “Ashtottara Shatanamavali” mean?▼
“Ashtottara-shata” means “a hundred and eight” (108) and “namavali” means “a garland of names”. So it is the sacred list of the 108 names of Venkateswara, each a name of praise and meditation.
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