12 Jyotirlinga Mantra

The 12 Jyotirling Mantra Types

Each verse of the 12 Jyotirlinga Stotram is dedicated to each Jyotirlinga. This can be chanted separately or in one go. Read these verses or the 12 Jyotirlinga mantra in English below.

1. Somnath Jyotirling Mantra

This mantra is dedicated to Lord Shiva in his Somnath form, which symbolises the everlasting and indestructible nature of the supreme being. Of the 12 Jyotirling mantra, this one brings peace, stability, and mental clarity to those who recite it with devotion.

Recommended Direction: Face East while chanting
Chanting Count: 108 times in the early morning

Mantra:

सौराष्ट्रदेशे विशदे‌உतिरम्ये ज्योतिर्मयं चन्द्रकलावतंसम् ।
भक्तप्रदानाय कृपावतीर्णं तं सोमनाथं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ 1 ॥

Sourashtra Dese Visadhethi Ramye,
Jyothirmayam Chandra Kalavathamsam,
Bhakthi Pradhanaya Krupavatheernam,
Tham Soma Nadham Saranam Prapadhye.

Meaning: Seeking shelter in Somnath, the Lord of the Moon, who shines in the divine land of Saurashtra.

2. MallikaArjuna Jyotirling Mantra

This mantra is dedicated to Lord Mallikarjuna, a form of Shiva associated with divine love and devotion. Chanting this Dwadash Jyotirling mantra is believed to remove past sins and provide clarity in life decisions.

Recommended Direction: Face North while chanting
Chanting Count: 21 times at sunrise

Mantra:

श्रीशैलशृङ्गे विविधप्रसङ्गे शेषाद्रिशृङ्गे‌உपि सदा वसन्तम् ।
तमर्जुनं मल्लिकपूर्वमेनं नमामि संसारसमुद्रसेतुम् ॥ 2 ॥

Sri Shaila Sange Vibhudathi Sange,
Thulathi Thune Api Mudha Vasantham,
Thamarjunam Mallika Poorvamekam,
Namami Samsara Samudhra Sethum.

Meaning: I bow to Lord Mallikarjuna, who resides in the holy mountains of ShriShaila, acting as a bridge to liberation from worldly struggles.

3. Mahakaleshwar Jyotirling Mantra

This mantra of the 12 Jyotirling stotra is dedicated to Lord Mahakaleshwar, who represents the conqueror of time and death. Of the 12 Jyotirling mantra, chanting the Mahakaleshwar mantra protects from untimely death and negative energies.

Recommended Direction: Face West while chanting
Chanting Count: 108 times during Brahma Muhurta

Mantra:

अवन्तिकायां विहितावतारं मुक्तिप्रदानाय च सज्जनानाम् ।
अकालमृत्योः परिरक्षणार्थं वन्दे महाकालमहासुरेशम् ॥ 3 ॥

Avanthikayam Vihithavatharam,
Mukthi Pradhanaya Cha Sajjananam,
Akalamruthyo Parirakshanatham,
Vande Maha Kala Maha Suresam.

Meaning: I bow to Mahakaleshwar, who protects devotees from untimely death.

4. Omkareshwar Jyotirling Mantra

This mantra is dedicated to Lord Omkareshwar, symbolising the sound of the holy universe– Om. Chanting this Dwadash Jyotirling mantra is believed to enhance spiritual awareness and provide inner peace.

Recommended Direction: Face North-East while chanting
Chanting Count: 51 times in the evening

Mantra:

कावेरिकानर्मदयोः पवित्रे समागमे सज्जनतारणाय ।
सदैव मान्धातृपुरे वसन्तम् ॐकारमीशं शिवमेकमीडे ॥ 4 ॥

Kavaerika Narmadhayo Pavithre,
Samagame Sajjana Tharanaya,
Sadaiva Mandha Tripure Vasantham,
Onkarameesam Shivameka Meede.

Meaning: I worship Omkareshwar, the divine form of Lord Shiva, who resides near the intersection of the sacred rivers Kaveri and Narmada, uplifting his devotees.

5. Kedarnath Jyotirling Mantra

This mantra of the 12 Jyotirling Stotra is dedicated to Lord Kedarnath. The Kedarnath Jyotrinling mantra symbolises spiritual purification and the presence of the divine. It is believed to help overcome hardships and grant spiritual enlightenment.

Recommended Direction: Face North while chanting
Chanting Count: 1008 times during Maha Shivaratri

पूर्वोत्तरे प्रज्वलिकानिधाने सदा वसं तं गिरिजासमेतम् ।
सुरासुराराधितपादपद्मं श्रीवैद्यनाथं तमहं नमामि ॥ 5 ॥

Poorvothare Prajjwalika Nidhane,
Sada Vasantham Girija Sametham,
Surasuradhitha Pada Padmam,
Sri Vaidyanatham Tham Aham Namami.

Meaning: I bow to Kedarnath, the divine healer worshipped by gods and demons alike.

6. Bhimashankar Jyotirling Mantra

This one of the 12 Jyotirling mantra is dedicated to Lord Bhimashankar, the destroyer of evil forces. The Bhimashankar Jyotirling mantra helps eliminate negativity and brings divine strength and protection.

Recommended Direction: Face South while chanting
Chanting Count: 108 times on Mondays

Mantra:

यं डाकिनिशाकिनिकासमाजे निषेव्यमाणं पिशिताशनैश्च ।
सदैव भीमादिपदप्रसिद्धं तं शङ्करं भक्तहितं नमामि ॥ 6 ॥

Yaamye Sadange Nagare Adhi Ramye,
Vibhooshithangam Vividaischa Bhogai,
Sad Bhakthi Mukthi Prada Meesa Mekam,
Sri Naganatham Saranam Prapadhye.

Meaning: I bow to Lord Bhimashankar, the protector of devotees, who eliminates negative energies and blesses his followers.

7. Kashi Vishwanath Jyotirling Mantra

This Dwadash Jyotirling mantra is dedicated to Lord Kashi Vishwanath, the ruler of the sacred city of Varanasi. Chanting this mantra brings spiritual wisdom and ultimate liberation.

Recommended Direction: Face East while chanting
Chanting Count: 108 times daily

Mantra:

श्रीताम्रपर्णीजलराशियोगे निबध्य सेतुं विशिखैरसङ्ख्यैः ।
श्रीरामचन्द्रेण समर्पितं तं रामेश्वराख्यं नियतं नमामि ॥ 7 ॥

Mahadri Parswe Cha Thate Ramantham,
Sampoojyamanam Sathatham Muneendrai,
Surasurair Yaksha Mahoraghadyai,
Kedarameesam Shivameka Meede.

Meaning: I bow to Lord Vishwanath, the supreme deity of Kashi, who offers joy and eliminates all past sins.

8. Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Mantra

This one of the 12 Jyotirling mantra is dedicated to Lord Trimbakeshwar, known as the giver of liberation (moksha). Chanting the Trimbakeshwar mantra is believed to cleanse sins and grant spiritual enlightenment.

Recommended Direction: Face North while chanting
Chanting Count: 108 times during Pradosh Kaal

Mantra:

याम्ये सदङ्गे नगरे‌உतिरम्ये विभूषिताङ्गं विविधैश्च भोगैः ।
सद्भक्तिमुक्तिप्रदमीशमेकं श्रीनागनाथं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ 8 ॥

Sahyadri Seershe Vimale Vasantham,
Godavari Theera Pavithra Dese,
Yad Darsanal Pathakamasu Nasam,
Prayathi Tham Traimbaka Meesa Meede.

Meaning: I bow to Lord Trimbakeshwar, who resides near the sacred Godavari River, purifying his devotees and liberating them from past sins.

9. Vaidyanath/Baidyanath Jyotirling Mantra

This Dwadash Jyotirling mantra is dedicated to Lord Vaidyanath, the divine healer. Chanting the Vaidyanath/Baidyanath mantra is said to bring good health, remove diseases, and grant long life.

Recommended Direction: Face East while chanting
Chanting Count: 108 times before sunrise

Mantra:

सानन्दमानन्दवने वसन्तम् आनन्दकन्दं हतपापबृन्दम् ।
वाराणसीनाथमनाथनाथं श्रीविश्वनाथं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ 9 ॥

Suthamra Varnee Jala Rasi Yoge,
Nibhadhya Sethum Visikhaira Sankyai,
Sri Ramachandrna Samarpitham Tham,
Ramesamakhyam Niyatham Smarami.

Meaning: I bow to Lord Vaidyanath, the divine healer who cures ailments and grants his devotees long and healthy lives.

10. Nageshwar Jyotirling Mantra

This 12 Jyotirling mantra is dedicated to Lord Nageshwar, the protector from poison and negative energies. The Nageshwar Jyotirling mantra is believed to shield devotees from evil forces and fear.

Recommended Direction: Face West while chanting
Chanting Count: 108 times daily

Mantra:

सह्याद्रिशीर्षे विमले वसन्तं गोदावरितीरपवित्रदेशे ।
यद्दर्शनात् पातकं पाशु नाशं प्रयाति तं त्र्यम्बकमीशमीडे ॥ 10 ॥

Yam Dakini Sakinika Samaje,
Nishevyamanam Pisithasanaischa,
Sadaiva Bheemadhi Pada Prasidham,
Tham Shankaram Bhaktha Hitham Namami.

Meaning: I bow to Lord Nageshwar, the supreme protector who grants his devotees strength and removes all fears and negativity.

11. Rameshwaram Jyotirling Mantra

This mantra is dedicated to Lord Rameshwar, associated with Lord Rama's devotion to Shiva. Chanting the Rameshwaram Jyotirling mantra is believed to help fulfill wishes and bring peace.

Recommended Direction: Face South while chanting
Chanting Count: 108 times during Amavasya (New Moon Night)

Mantra:

महाद्रिपार्श्वे च तटे रमन्तं सम्पूज्यमानं सततं मुनीन्द्रैः ।
सुरासुरैर्यक्ष महोरगाढ्यैः केदारमीशं शिवमेकमीडे ॥ 11 ॥

Sayanda Mananda Vane Vasantham,
Mananda Kandam Hatha Papa Vrundam,
Varanasi Nadha Manadha Nadham,
Sri Viswanadham Saranam Prapadhye.

Meaning: I bow to Lord Rameshwar, the divine deity who blesses those who seek his shelter and fulfills their heartfelt desires.

12. Ghrishneshwar Jyotirling Mantra

This Dwadash Jyotirling mantra is dedicated to Lord Grishneshwar, symbolising devotion and peaceful marriage. The Grishneshwar Jyotirling mantra is believed to strengthen relationships and bring unity among loved ones.

Recommended Direction: Face North while chanting
Chanting Count: 1008 times on Maha Shivaratri

Mantra:

इलापुरे रम्यविशालके‌உस्मिन् समुल्लसन्तं च जगद्वरेण्यम् ।
वन्दे महोदारतरस्वभावं घृष्णेश्वराख्यं शरणं प्रपद्ये ॥ 12 ॥

IIapure Ramya Visalake Asmin,
Samullasantham Cha Jagad Varenyam,
Vande Maha Dhara Thara Swabhavam,
Ghusruneswarakhyam Saranam Prapadhye.

Meaning: I bow to Lord Grishneshwar, the divine source of love and unity, who blesses his devotees with strong relationships and dedication.

12 Jyotirling Mantra Ending Note

If you chant the 12 mantras in one go, you must end with the Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotram ending note, which signifies completely submitting yourself to Lord Shiva.

Ending Note:

ज्योतिर्मयद्वादशलिङ्गकानां शिवात्मनां प्रोक्तमिदं क्रमेण ।
स्तोत्रं पठित्वा मनुजो‌உतिभक्त्या फलं तदालोक्य निजं भजेच्च ॥

Jyothir Maya Dwadasa Linga Kanam,
Shivathmanam Prokthamidham Kramena,
Sthothram Padithwa Manujo Athi Bhakthyo,
Phalam Thadalokye Nijam Bhajescha.

Meaning: Having recited the twelve sacred Jyotirlinga mantras with utmost devotion, a devotee should surrender completely to Lord Shiva and receive his divine blessings.

Single Mantra For All 12 Jyotirling - Laghu Stotram

For those who wish to gain all Jyotirling’s divine blessings together, a Single Mantra for All 12 Jyotirlingas is available. It is a short version to greet all Lord Shiva Lingas called Laghu Stotram.

This 12 Jyotirling Stuti or prayer is auspicious to chant during new beginnings, especially a New Year. Read the 12 Jyotirling mantra lyrics below.

Recommended Direction: East
Chanting Count: 108 times in the morning or evening on Tuesday

• 12 Jyotirling Strota In Hindi:

सौराष्ट्रे सोमनाधञ्च श्रीशैले मल्लिकार्जुनम् ।
उज्जयिन्यां महाकालम् ॐकारेत्वमामलेश्वरम् ॥

पर्ल्यां वैद्यनाधञ्च ढाकिन्यां भीम शङ्करम् ।
सेतुबन्धेतु रामेशं नागेशं दारुकावने ॥

वारणाश्यान्तु विश्वेशं त्रयम्बकं गौतमीतटे ।
हिमालयेतु केदारं घृष्णेशन्तु विशालके ॥

एतानि ज्योतिर्लिङ्गानि सायं प्रातः पठेन्नरः ।
सप्त जन्म कृतं पापं स्मरणेन विनश्यति ॥

• 12 Jyotirling Strota In English:

Saurashtre Somanathamcha Srisaile Mallikarjunam|
Ujjayinya Mahakalam Omkaramamaleswaram || (1)

Paralyam Vaidyanathancha Dakinyam Bheema Shankaram |
Setu Bandhethu Ramesam, Nagesam Darukavane|| (2)

Varanasyantu Vishwesam Tryambakam Gautameethate|
Himalayetu Kedaaram, Ghrishnesamcha shivaalaye|| (3)

Etani jyotirlingani, Saayam Praatah Patennarah|
Sapta Janma Kritam papam, Smaranena Vinashyati|| (4)

Meaning: The 12 Jyotirlinga Stotram recites all the Jyotirling names with their locations. One who recites these Jyotirlingas every evening and morning, gets relieved of all sins committed in past seven lives.

Benefits of Chanting the 12 Jyotirling Mantra

Reciting the Dwadasha Jyotirlinga Stotram provides numerous spiritual and physical benefits. Some of the key advantages include:

• Chanting the 12 Jyotirling mantra removes past sins from seven lifetimes.
• The Dwadash Jyotirling mantra protects from untimely death and calamities.
• It also offers inner peace, enhances prosperity and well-being, building a deep connection with Lord Shiva.
• By worshipping Lord Shiva by meditating on the Jyotirling mantra, one gets relief from leprosy, tuberculosis, etc.
• Chanting the 12 Jyotirling mantra lyrics also brings relief from planetary doshas and karmic burdens.

The Ideal Way To Chant the 12 Jyotirlinga Mantra

To receive the full benefits of chanting the 12 Jyotirling Mantra, follow these ideal practices.

• Choose a quiet and sacred place for chanting, such as a temple or meditation space at home.
• Light a diya or earthen lamp and offer flowers or bilva leaves to Lord Shiva.
• Use a Rudraksha mala for counting the chants, ensuring focus and consistency.
• Chant with full devotion, correct pronunciation, and a peaceful mind.
• Chant early in the morning during Brahma Muhurta (4-6 AM) for maximum spiritual benefits.

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