Lord Rama

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108 Holy names of Lord Rama (Ashtottara Shatanamavali), the ideal man

When to recite?

Ram Navami, Vijayadashami, and before starting or after completing the recitation of Ramayanam or Ramcharitmanas.

How to recite?

Chant the 108 names at the Ram Darbar or Shaligram while offering Tulsi leaves, Lotus flowers, or red/yellow flowers. It is mandatory to remember Lord Hanuman while reciting the names of Lord Rama.

108 Names

1.Om Shri Ramaya Namah।The giver of happiness
2.Om Ramabhadraya Namah।The auspicious one
3.Om Ramachandraya Namah।Moon-like gentle Rama
4.Om Shashvataya Namah।The eternal one
5.Om Rajivalochanaya Namah।The lotus-eyed one
6.Om Shrimate Namah।The revered one
7.Om Rajendraya Namah।The king of kings
8.Om Raghupungavaya Namah।The scion of the Raghu dynasty
9.Om Janakivallabhaya Namah।The beloved of Janaki
10.Om Jaitraya Namah।The triumphant
11.Om Jitamitraya Namah।Conqueror of enemies
12.Om Janardanaya Namah।The refuge of the people
13.Om Vishvamitrapriyaya Namah।Beloved of Sage Vishvamitra
14.Om Dantaya Namah।The well-controlled one
15.Om Sharanatranatatparaya Namah।Protector of devotees
16.Om Valipramathanaya Namah।The slayer of Bali
17.Om Vagmine Namah।The eloquent
18.Om Satyavache Namah।The speaker of truth
19.Om Satyavikramaya Namah।Truthfully powerful
20.Om Satyavrataya Namah।One of truthful vows
21.Om Vratadharaya Namah।Practicing penance
22.Om Sadahanumadashritaya Namah।Always served by Hanuman
23.Om Kausaleyaya Namah।Son of Kaushalya
24.Om Kharadhvamsine Namah।Destroyer of demon Khara
25.Om Viradhavadhapanditaya Namah।Expert in slaying Viradha
26.Om Vibhishanaparitratre Namah।Protector of Vibhishana
27.Om Harakodandabhanjanaya Namah।Breaker of Shiva's bow
28.Om Saptatalaprabhettre Namah।Piercer of seven palm trees
29.Om Dashagrivashiroharaya Namah।Slayer of Ravana's heads
30.Om Jamadagnyamahadarpadalanaya Namah।Destroyer of Parashurama's pride
31.Om Tatakahantre Namah।Slayer of Tataka
32.Om Vedantasaraya Namah।Essence of Vedanta
33.Om Vedyaya Namah।One who is to be known
34.Om Bhavabandhavimochakaya Namah।Liberator from worldly bonds
35.Om Dushanatrishirohantre Namah।Slayer of Dushana and Trishira
36.Om Trimurtaye Namah।The three-fold deity
37.Om Trigunatmakaya Namah।Possessor of three qualities
38.Om Trivikramaya Namah।Lord of the three worlds
39.Om Trilokatmane Namah।Soul of the three worlds
40.Om Punyacharitra kirtanaya Namah।Whose stories bring merit
41.Om Trilokapalakaya Namah।Protector of the three worlds
42.Om Dhanvine Namah।The archer
43.Om Dandakaranyavasine Namah।Dweller of Dandaka forest
44.Om Ahalyashapashamanaya Namah।Remover of Ahalya's curse
45.Om Pitribhaktaya Namah।Devoted to father
46.Om Varapradaya Namah।Bestower of boons
47.Om Jitendriyaya Namah।Conqueror of senses
48.Om Jitakrodhaya Namah।Conqueror of anger
49.Om Jitalobhaya Namah।Conqueror of greed
50.Om Jagadgurave Namah।Guru of the universe
51.Om Rikshavanarasanghatine Namah।Leader of bears and monkeys
52.Om Chitrakutasamashrayaya Namah।Dweller of Chitrakuta
53.Om Jayantatranavaradaya Namah।Saviour of Jayanta
54.Om Sumitraputrasevitaya Namah।Served by Sumitra's son
55.Om Sarvadevadidevaya Namah।God of all Gods
56.Om Mritavanarajivanaya Namah।Reviver of dead monkeys
57.Om Mayamarichahantre Namah।Slayer of illusory Maricha
58.Om Mahadevaya Namah।The Great God
59.Om Mahabhujaya Namah।Long-armed Lord
60.Om Sarvadevastutaya Namah।Praised by all Gods
61.Om Saumyaya Namah।The gentle one
62.Om Brahmanyaya Namah।Protector of Brahmins
63.Om Munis amstutaya Namah।Praised by Sages
64.Om Mahayogine Namah।The Great Yogi
65.Om Mahodaraya Namah।The great-bellied one
66.Om Sugrivepsitarajyadaya Namah।Giver of kingdom to Sugriva
67.Om Sarvapunyadi khaphalaya Namah।Giver of supreme merit
68.Om Smritasarvaghanashanaya Namah।Destroyer of sins by remembrance
69.Om Adipurushaya Namah।The primal being
70.Om Paramapurushaya Namah।The supreme being
71.Om Mahapurushaya Namah।The great being
72.Om Punyodayaya Namah।Source of merit
73.Om Dayasaraya Namah।Essence of compassion
74.Om Puranapurushottamaya Namah।Supreme Being of Puranas
75.Om Smitavaktraya Namah।Smiling-faced one
76.Om Mitabhashine Namah।One of measured speech
77.Om Purvabhashine Namah।One who speaks first
78.Om Raghavaya Namah।Scion of Raghu
79.Om Anantagunagambhiraya Namah।Deep with infinite qualities
80.Om Dhirodattagunottamaya Namah।Possessor of noble qualities
81.Om Mayamanushacharitraya Namah।One in human form by Maya
82.Om Mahadevadipujitaya Namah।Worshipped by Shiva
83.Om Setukrite Namah।Maker of the bridge
84.Om Jitavarashaye Namah।Conqueror of the ocean
85.Om Sarvatirthamayaya Namah।Embodiment of all holy places
86.Om Haraye Namah।Remover of sins
87.Om Shyamatmane Namah।Dark-complexioned soul
88.Om Ajeyaya Namah।Unconquerable
89.Om Sarvabhutatmane Namah।Soul of all beings
90.Om Saumyaya Namah।Gentle
91.Om Brahmane Namah।The Absolute
92.Om Munivaraya Namah।Best among sages
93.Om Mahadevaya Namah।Supreme Deity
94.Om Mahabalaya Namah।Extremely powerful
95.Om Sarvadevahitaya Namah।Benefactor of all Gods
96.Om Saumyaya Namah।Gentle
97.Om Brahmanyaya Namah।The spiritual one
98.Om Munistutaya Namah।Praised by sages
99.Om Mahayogine Namah।Supreme Yogi
100.Om Mahodaraya Namah।Big-hearted/bellied
101.Om Sarvadevadidevaya Namah।Lord of all Gods
102.Om Mritavanarajivanaya Namah।Restorer of life to monkeys
103.Om Mayamarichahantre Namah।Slayer of Maricha
104.Om Mahadevaya Namah।Great Deity
105.Om Mahabhujaya Namah।Great-armed Lord
106.Om Sarvadevastutaya Namah।Praised by all Gods
107.Om Saumyaya Namah।Pleasant
108.Om Shriramachandracharanau Sharanam Prapadye Namah।I take refuge in Ramachandra's feet