Om Namah Shivaya
ॐ नमः शिवाय ॥
Om Namah Shivaya
Meaning
Salutation to Lord Shiva. It is the five-syllable (panchakshari) mantra: na-ma-shi-vaa-ya.
| Chant count (traditional) | 108 |
| Auspicious day | Daily, especially Monday |
How to chant
- Sit in a clean, quiet place, preferably after a morning bath.
- Chanting 108 times on a rudraksha or tulsi mala makes one mala.
- Keep the pronunciation clear; you may chant silently or softly.
- Sit quietly for a few moments after chanting.