Shiva Panchakshara Stotram is a Sanskrit hymn traditionally attributed to Adi Shankaracharya. Its five principal verses conclude with the syllables Na, Ma, Shi, Va and Ya, together forming the Panchakshara mantra associated with Lord Shiva.
Shiva Panchakshara Stotram 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 Shiva Panchakshara Stotram commonly read?
Monday prayer
Pradosh and Maha Shivratri
study of the Panchakshara tradition
Common questions
Is the complete Shiva Panchakshara Stotram available in Devanagari?
Yes. This page contains the complete Shiva Panchakshara Stotram in Sanskrit in Devanagari, including its opening and closing verses where they form part of the traditional text.
What is included in the English tab?
The English tab contains a line-by-line Roman transliteration of the Hindi text. It helps readers pronounce and follow the verses using English letters.
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