Lingashtakam is an eight-verse Sanskrit hymn dedicated to the Shiva Linga and beginning Brahma Murari Surarchita Lingam. The full text and concluding verse are shown in Devanagari with Roman-English transliteration.
Lingashtakam in Devanagari and Roman English
Use the language buttons above to read the original Devanagari text or the same verses in Roman-English transliteration. Both versions follow the complete text in the same order.
When is Lingashtakam commonly read?
Maha Shivratri
Monday Shiva worship
Pradosh and temple recitation
Common questions
Is the complete Lingashtakam available in Devanagari?
Yes. This page contains the complete Lingashtakam in Sanskrit in Devanagari, including its opening and closing verses where they form part of the traditional text.
What is included in the English (Roman) tab?
English (Roman) is a transliteration for following the original verses using Latin letters. It is not an English translation.
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