Mahashivratri puja is incomplete without Shiv Chalisa, but also chant THESE 10 powerful mantras to please Mahadev

Mahashivratri is a sacred festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, the God of Gods. In 2025, Mahashivratri is being observed on Wednesday, 26 February. This auspicious day is marked by deep devotion, fasting, and prayers offered to Mahadev, the supreme deity associated with transformation, destruction, and regeneration.

Morning Rituals and Worship

Devotees begin the day by waking up early and taking a holy bath. The place of worship is thoroughly cleaned, and devotees invoke Bhole Baba by pouring water, milk, honey, and curd over the Shivlinga. This ritual, known as Abhishekam, symbolizes purification, surrender, and devotion. Along with water, sacred offerings such as Bilva (Bel) leaves, Datura flowers, white sandalwood paste, and Akshat (unbroken rice grains) are placed on the Shivling, as these are believed to be favorites of Lord Shiva.

Observing the Mahashivratri Fast

Fasting on Mahashivratri is considered highly sacred and spiritually uplifting. Many devotees observe a strict fast, refraining from consuming grains and eating only fruits, milk, and non-grain foods. Some devotees practice Nirjala Vrat, where they abstain from food and water completely, believing it purifies the body and mind. The fast continues throughout the day and night, culminating after performing Shiva Puja and night vigil.

Here are some effective mantras and the Shiv Chalisa to chant during Shiva Puja:

Shiv Chalisa

|| Doha ||
Shree Ganesh Girija Suvan| Mangal Mul Sujan||
Kahat Ayodhya Das| Tum Dey Abhaya Varadan||

|| Chaupai ||
Jai Girija Pati Dinadayala| Sada Karata Santana Pratipala||
Bhala Chandrama Sohata Nike| Kanana Kundala Nagaphani Ke||

Anga Gaura Shira Ganga Bahaye| Mundamala Tana Chhara Lagaye||
Vastra Khala Baghambara Sohe| Chhavi Ko Dekha Naga Mana Mohe||

Maina Matu Ki Have Dulari| Bama Anga Sohata Chhavi Nyari||
Kara Trishula Sohata Chhavi Bhari| Karata Sada Shatruna Kshayakari||

Nandi Ganesha Sohain Tahan Kaise| Sagara Madhya Kamala Hain Jaise||
Kartika Shyama Aura Ganarau| Ya Chhavi Ko Kahi Jata Na Kau||

Devana Jabahi Jaya Pukara| Tabahi Dukha Prabhu Apa Nivara||
Kiya Upadrava Taraka Bhari| Devana Saba Mili Tumahin Juhari||

Turata Shadanana Apa Pathayau| Luvanimesha Mahan Mari Girayau||
Apa Jalandhara Asura Sanhara| Suyasha Tumhara Vidita Sansara||

Tripurasura Sana Yudha Machai| Sabhin Kripakara Lina Bachai||
Kiya Tapahin Bhagiratha Bhari| Puraba Pratigya Tasu Purari||

Danina Mahan Tuma Sama Kou Nahin| Sevaka Stuti Karata Sadahin||
Veda Mahi Mahima Tuma Gai| Akatha Anandi Bheda Nahin Pai||

Prakati Udadhi Manthana Mein Jwala| Jarata Surasura Bhae Bihala||
Kinhi Daya Tahan Kari Sahai| Nilakantha Taba Nama Kahai||

Pujana Ramachandra Jaba Kinha| Jita Ke Lanka Vibhishana Dinha||
Sahasa Kamala Mein Ho Rahe Dhari| Kinha Pariksha Tabahin Purari||

Eka Kamala Prabhu Rakheu Joi| Kamala Nayana Pujana Chahan Soi||
Kathina Bhakti Dekhi Prabhu Shankara| Bhae Prasanna Diye Ichchhita Vara||

Jai Jai Jai Ananta Avinashi| Karata Kripa Sabake Ghatavasi||
Dushta Sakala Nita Mohi Satavai| Bhramata Rahaun Mohi Chaina Na Avai||

Trahi Trahi Main Natha Pukaro| Yahi Avasara Mohi Ana Ubaro||
Lai Trishula Shatruna Ko Maro| Sankata Te Mohi Ana Ubaro||

Mata Pita Bhrata Saba Hoi| Sankata Mein Puchhata Nahin Koi||
Swami Eka Hai Asha Tumhari| Aya Harahu Mama Sankata Bhari||

Dhana Nirdhana Ko Deta Sada Hin| Jo Koi Janche So Phala Pahin||
Astuti Kehi Vidhi Karai Tumhari| Kshamahu Natha Aba Chuka Hamari||

Shankara Ho Sankata Ke Nashana| Mangala Karana Vighna Vinashana||
Yogi Yati Muni Dhyana Lagavain| Sharada Narada Shisha Navavain||

Namo Namo Jai Namah Shivaya| Sura Brahmadika Para Na Paya||
Jo Yaha Patha Karai Mana Lai| Ta Para Hota Hai Shambhu Sahai||

Riniyan Jo Koi Ho Adhikari| Patha Kare So Pavana Hari||
Putra Hona Kara Ichchha Koi| Nishchaya Shiva Prasada Tehi Hoi||

Pandita Trayodashi Ko Lave| Dhyana Purvaka Homa Karavai||
Trayodashi Vrata Karai Hamesha| Take Tana Nahin Rahai Kalesha||

Dhupa Dipa Naivedya Chadhave| Shankara Sammukha Patha Sunave||
Janma Janma Ke Papa Nasave| Anta Dhama Shivapura Mein Pave||

Kahain Ayodhyadasa Asa Tumhari|Jani Sakala Duhkha Harahu Hamari||

|| Doha ||
Nitta Nema Uthi Pratah Hi,Patha Karo Chalisa|
Tuma Meri Manakamana,Purna Karo Jagadisha||

Magasira Chhathi Hemanta Ritu,Samvata Chausatha Jana|
Stuti Chalisa Shivahi,Purna Kina Kalyana||

10 Powerful mantras of Lord Shiva

• Om Shivaya Namah
• Om Trinetraya Namah
• Om Haraya Namah
• Om Ishanaya Namah
• Om Parvatipataye Namah
• Shiva Gayatri Mantra – Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe, Mahadevaya Dhimahi, Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat
• Om Houm Joom Sah Tryambakam Yajamahe, Sugandhim Pushtivardhanam; Urvarukamiva Bandhanan, Mrityor Mukshiya Maamritat Om Sah Joom Houm Om
• Om Namah Shivaya, Shubham Shubham Kuru Kuru, Shivaya Namah Om
• Om Namo Neelakanthaya Namah
• Om Namo Bhagavate Rudraya Namah

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