Shri Rudra Ashtakam is the Sanskrit hymn beginning Namamishamishana Nirvana Rupam and traditionally attributed to Goswami Tulsidas. The eight main verses and conclusion are provided in Devanagari and Roman-English transliteration.
Shri Rudra Ashtakam 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 Shri Rudra Ashtakam commonly read?
Maha Shivratri
Mondays and Pradosh
Shiva puja
Common questions
Is the complete Shri Rudra Ashtakam available in Devanagari?
Yes. This page contains the complete Shri Rudra Ashtakam 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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