The Significance of Pradosh Vrat in March 2026
Observed on the thirteenth day of each lunar fortnight, Pradosh Vrat holds a special place in Hindu tradition. In March 2026, this sacred fast will be observed on Sunday, March 1st, marking it as Ravi Pradosh Vrat. Devotees believe that sincere worship of Lord Shiva on this auspicious day brings immense blessings. When performed with genuine devotion, the rituals of prayer, water offerings, and lighting lamps can swiftly remove life’s hardships. White items are traditionally donated to the needy, while chanting the 108 names of Lord Shiva is considered especially meritorious. This practice is said to fulfill desires and bring peace and happiness into one’s life.
The 108 Sacred Names of Lord Shiva
Reciting these powerful names with faith during Pradosh Vrat is believed to invoke the grace of Mahadev. Each name reflects a unique aspect of the divine, from his role as the cosmic dancer to the destroyer of evil. Below is the revered list for your meditation and chanting.
Part One: Names of Glory and Power
- ॐ भोलेनाथ नमः (Om Bholenath Namah)
- ॐ कैलाश पति नमः (Om Kailash Pati Namah)
- ॐ भूतनाथ नमः (Om Bhootnath Namah)
- ॐ नंदराज नमः (Om Nandraj Namah)
- ॐ नन्दी की सवारी नमः (Om Nandi Ki Sawari Namah)
- ॐ ज्योतिलिंग नमः (Om Jyotirling Namah)
- ॐ महाकाल नमः (Om Mahakaal Namah)
- ॐ रुद्रनाथ नमः (Om Rudranath Namah)
- ॐ भीमशंकर नमः (Om Bhimshankar Namah)
- ॐ नटराज नमः (Om Nataraj Namah)
- ॐ प्रलेयन्कार नमः (Om Pralayankar Namah)
- ॐ चंद्रमोली नमः (Om Chandramoli Namah)
- ॐ डमरूधारी नमः (Om Damrudhari Namah)
- ॐ चंद्रधारी नमः (Om Chandradhari Namah)
- ॐ मलिकार्जुन नमः (Om Mallikarjun Namah)
Part Two: Names of Compassion and Strength
- ॐ भीमेश्वर नमः (Om Bhimeshwar Namah)
- ॐ विषधारी नमः (Om Vishadhari Namah)
- ॐ बम भोले नमः (Om Bam Bhole Namah)
- ॐ ओंकार स्वामी नमः (Om Omkar Swami Namah)
- ॐ ओंकारेश्वर नमः (Om Omkareshwar Namah)
- ॐ शंकर त्रिशूलधारी नमः (Om Shankar Trishuldhari Namah)
- ॐ विश्वनाथ नमः (Om Vishwanath Namah)
- ॐ अनादिदेव नमः (Om Anadidev Namah)
- ॐ उमापति नमः (Om Umapati Namah)
- ॐ गोरापति नमः (Om Gorapati Namah)
- ॐ गणपिता नमः (Om Ganpita Namah)
- ॐ भोले बाबा नमः (Om Bhole Baba Namah)
Part Three: Names of Eternity and Protection
- ॐ शिवजी नमः (Om Shivji Namah)
- ॐ शम्भु नमः (Om Shambhu Namah)
- ॐ नीलकंठ नमः (Om Neelkanth Namah)
- ॐ महाकालेश्वर नमः (Om Mahakaleshwar Namah)
- ॐ त्रिपुरारी नमः (Om Tripurari Namah)
- ॐ त्रिलोकनाथ नमः (Om Triloknath Namah)
- ॐ त्रिनेत्रधारी नमः (Om Trinetradhari Namah)
- ॐ बर्फानी बाबा नमः (Om Barfani Baba Namah)
- ॐ जगतपिता नमः (Om Jagatpita Namah)
- ॐ मृत्युन्जन नमः (Om Mrityunjay Namah)
- ॐ नागधारी नमः (Om Nagdhari Namah)
- ॐ रामेश्वर नमः (Om Rameshwar Namah)
- ॐ लंकेश्वर नमः (Om Lankeshwar Namah)
- ॐ अमरनाथ नमः (Om Amarnath Namah)
- ॐ केदारनाथ नमः (Om Kedarnath Namah)
- ॐ मंगलेश्वर नमः (Om Mangleshwar Namah)
- ॐ अर्धनारीश्वर नमः (Om Ardhnarishwar Namah)
- ॐ नागार्जुन नमः (Om Nagarjun Namah)
Part Four: Names of Devotion and Divinity
- ॐ जटाधारी नमः (Om Jatadhari Namah)
- ॐ नीलेश्वर नमः (Om Nileshwar Namah)
- ॐ गलसर्पमाला नमः (Om Galsarpmala Namah)
- ॐ दीनानाथ नमः (Om Dinanath Namah)
- ॐ सोमनाथ नमः (Om Somnath Namah)
- ॐ जोगी नमः (Om Jogi Namah)
- ॐ भंडारी बाबा नमः (Om Bhandari Baba Namah)
- ॐ बमलेहरी नमः (Om Bamlehri Namah)
- ॐ गोरीशंकर नमः (Om Gorishankar Namah)
- ॐ शिवाकांत नमः (Om Shivakant Namah)
- ॐ महेश्वराए नमः (Om Maheshwaraye Namah)
- ॐ महेश नमः (Om Mahesh Namah)
- ॐ ओलोकानाथ नमः (Om Olokanath Namah)
- ॐ आदिनाथ नमः (Om Adinath Namah)
- ॐ देवदेवेश्वर नमः (Om Devdeveshwar Namah)
