The Significance of 108 Names
Chanting the 108 names of Lord Jagannath is a powerful spiritual practice that connects devotees with the divine energy of the Lord of the Universe. Each name represents a unique aspect of His infinite glory and compassion.
The number 108 is highly auspicious in Vedic tradition, representing the wholeness of existence. It connects to:
- 108 sacred points on the body (marma points)
- 108 Upanishads in Vedic literature
- 108 beads on a japa mala (prayer beads)
- The distance between Earth and Sun is 108 times the Sun’s diameter
How to Chant These Holy Names
For maximum spiritual benefit:
- Begin with “Om” to invoke divine energy
- Chant each name clearly with devotion
- Conclude with “Namah” (meaning “I bow to”)
- Use a 108-bead mala (prayer beads) to count
- Focus on the meaning of each name
- Maintain a pure heart and mind during chanting
- Chant daily for continuous blessings
The 108 Holy Names of Lord Jagannath
Chant these names daily to receive Lord Jagannath’s divine blessings and grace:
Salutations to Lord Jagannath
1
Om Shri Chaturbhujaya Namah
Salutations to the Four-Armed Lord
2
Om Shri Jagannathaya Namah
Salutations to the Lord of the Universe
3
Om Shri Kanthashovit Kaustuvaya Namah
Salutations to the Wearer of Kaustubha Gem
4
Om Shri Padmanabhaya Namah
Salutations to the Lotus-Naveled Lord
5
Om Shri Devagarbhai Namah
Salutations to the Source of All Gods
6
Om Shri Chandra Surya Bilochanaya Namah
Salutations to the Lord with Sun and Moon Eyes
7
Om Shri Shalgramaya Namah
Salutations to the Sacred Shalagrama Form
8
Om Shri Yagya Pataye Namah
Salutations to the Lord of All Sacrifices
9
Om Shri Kaibalya Nathaya Namah
Salutations to the Master of Liberation
10
Om Shri Patitapavanaya Namah
Salutations to the Purifier of the Fallen
11
Om Shri Purushottamaya Namah
Salutations to the Supreme Being
12
Om Shri Niladri Nathaya Namah
Salutations to the Lord of Blue Mountain
13
Om Shri Nilachalaya Nivasaya Namah
Salutations to the Dweller of Nilachala
14
Om Shri Daru Brahmaya Namah
Salutations to the Divine Wooden Form
15
Om Shri Neelachakraya Namah
Salutations to the Lord of Blue Discus
16
Om Shri Lokanathaya Namah
Salutations to the Lord of All Worlds
17
Om Shri Niladrisaya Namah
Salutations to the Lord of Blue Mountain
18
Om Shri Paraya Namah
Salutations to the Supreme Lord
19
Om Shri Haraye Namah
Salutations to the Remover of Sins
20
Om Shri Dinabandhve Namah
Salutations to the Friend of the Downtrodden
21
Om Shri Dayasindhabe Namah
Salutations to the Ocean of Compassion
22
Om Shri Kripalabe Namah
Salutations to the Compassionate One
23
Om Shri Janarakshyakaya Namah
Salutations to the Protector of Devotees
24
Om Shri Kambu Panaye Namah
Salutations to the Holder of Conch
25
Om Shri Chakrapanye Namah
Salutations to the Holder of Discus
26
Om Shri Padmanabhaya Namah
Salutations to the Lotus-Naveled Lord
27
Om Shri Narottamaya Namah
Salutations to the Supreme Among Men
28
Om Shri Jagatanga Palakaya Namah
Salutations to the Protector of the World
29
Om Shri Bapine Namah
Salutations to the Father of All
30
Om Shri Sarva Bapine Namah
Salutations to the Father of Everything
31
Om Shri Swareswarai Namah
Salutations to the Lord of Heaven
32
Om Shri Lokrajaya Namah
Salutations to the King of the World
33
Om Shri Debrajaya Namah
Salutations to the King of Gods
34
Om Shri Shakraya Namah
Salutations to Lord Indra
35
Om Shri Bhupaya Namah
Salutations to the Lord of the Earth
36
Om Shri Bhupataye Namah
Salutations to the Protector of the Earth
37
Om Shri Niladripataye Namah
Salutations to the Lord of Blue Mountain
38
Om Shri Niladrinathaya Namah
Salutations to the Lord of Niladri
39
Om Shri Anantaya Namah
Salutations to the Infinite One
40
Om Shri Purushottamaya Namah
Salutations to the Supreme Being
41
Om Shri Sarveshwarai Namah
Salutations to the Lord of All
42
Om Shri Kalpatarve Namah
Salutations to the Wish-Fulfilling Tree
43
Om Shri Bimalapreetitaddhanaya Namah
Salutations to the Pure and Beloved One
44
Om Shri Balabhadraya Namah
Salutations to Lord Balabhadra
45
Om Shri Basudevaya Namah
Salutations to Lord Vasudeva
46
Om Shri Madhavaya Namah
Salutations to Lord Madhava
47
Om Shri Madhusudanaya Namah
Salutations to the Slayer of Madhu
48
Om Shri Daityaraye Namah
Salutations to the Enemy of Demons
49
Om Shri Pundarikakshay Namah
Salutations to the Lotus-Eyed One
50
Om Shri Banamaline Namah
Salutations to the Wearer of Forest Garland
51
Om Shri Balapriya Namah
Salutations to the Lover of Strength
52
Om Shri Brahman Namah
Salutations to the Supreme Reality
53
Om Shri Vishnava Namah
Salutations to Lord Vishnu
54
Om Shri Maha Vishnabe Namah
Salutations to the Great Vishnu
55
Om Shri Brishtibhansaya Namah
Salutations to the Destroyer of Sorrow
56
Om Shri Suraraye Namah
Salutations to the Enemy of Gods
57
Om Shri Krishnaya Namah
Salutations to Lord Krishna
58
Om Shri Keshbaya Namah
Salutations to the Beautiful-Haired One
59
Om Shri Ramaya Namah
Salutations to Lord Rama
60
Om Shri Sachchidanandaya Namah
Salutations to the Embodiment of Truth, Consciousness and Bliss
61
Om Shri Govindaya Namah
Salutations to the Lord of Cows
62
Om Shri Parameswarya Namah
Salutations to the Supreme Lord
63
Om Shri Prabhavisthabe Namah
Salutations to the Most Glorious One
64
Om Shri Maheshwaraya Namah
Salutations to the Great Lord
65
Om Shri Mahayasse Namah
Salutations to the Most Famous One
66
Om Shri Maharshaye Namah
Salutations to the Great Sage
67
Om Shri Kapilacharya Namah
Salutations to the Teacher Kapila
68
Om Shri Lokcharine Namah
Salutations to the Wanderer of Worlds
69
Om Shri Suraya Namah
Salutations to the Divine One
70
Om Shri Atmane Namah
Salutations to the Supreme Self
71
Om Shri Jibapalaya Namah
Salutations to the Protector of Life
72
Om Shri Adi Achyuta Namah
Salutations to the Primordial Infallible One
73
Om Shri Sansarpalakaya Namah
Salutations to the Protector from Serpents
74
Om Shri Ekasmai Namah
Salutations to the One Without a Second
75
Om shri Manyasmai Namah
Salutations to the Honorable One
76
Om Shri Mampriyaya Namah
Salutations to the Beloved of Mother
77
Om Shri Brahmavadine Namah
Salutations to the Speaker of Vedas
78
Om Shri Maheshwaraya Namah
Salutations to the Great Lord
79
Om Shri Dwibhujaya Namah
Salutations to the Two-Armed One
80
Om Shri Shatabahbe Namah
Salutations to the Hundred-Armed One
81
Om Shri Sahasrakaya Namah
Salutations to the Thousand-Armed One
82
Om Shri Padmapatravishalakshaya Namah
Salutations to the Lotus-Eyed One
83
Om Shri Padmagarbhaparaya Nam
Salutations to the One Born from Lotus
84
Om Shri Neel Sundaraya Namah
Salutations to the Beautiful Blue One
85
Om Shri Dayanidhaye Namah
Salutations to the Ocean of Compassion
86
Om Shri Sahasrabahabe Namah
Salutations to the Thousand-Armed One
87
Om Shri Sahasrakshaya Namah
Salutations to the Thousand-Eyed One
88
Om Shri Sarvabasine Namah
Salutations to the Omnipresent One
89
Om Shri Sriyabasine Namah
Salutations to the Abode of Lakshmi
90
Om Shri Tirtha Devaya Namah
Salutations to the Lord of Holy Places
91
Om Shri Sarva Pavanaya Namah
Salutations to the Purifier of All
92
Om Shri Jagadashrayaya Namah
Salutations to the Support of the Universe
93
Om Shri Padmanabhaya Namah
Salutations to the Lotus-Naveled One
94
Om Shri Nirakaraya Namah
Salutations to the Formless One
95
Om Shri Nirliptay Namah
Salutations to the Detached One
96
Om Shri Kripakaraya Namah
Salutations to the Compassionate One
97
Om Shri Shankha Shovitaya Namah
Salutations to the One Adorned with Conch
98
Om Shri devata Preetidaya Namah
Salutations to the Giver of Divine Love
99
Om Shri Mahagarbhaya Namah
Salutations to the Great Womb
100
Om Shri Veda Purushaya Namah
Salutations to the Personification of Vedas
101
Om Shri Veda Pateya Namah
Salutations to the Lord of Vedas
102
Om Shri Karunasindhabe Namah
Salutations to the Ocean of Mercy
103
Om Shri Dayasindhabe Namah
Salutations to the Ocean of Compassion
104
Om Shri Sudam Bandhabe Namah
Salutations to the Friend of Sudama
105
Om Shri Pran bandhabe Namah
Salutations to the Friend of Life
106
Om Shri Gyan Dharaya Namah
Salutations to the Bearer of Knowledge
107
Om Shri Mula Dharaya Namah
Salutations to the Support of Roots
108
Om Shri Shankhachakragada Dharaya
Salutations to the Holder of Conch, Discus and Mace
