रङ्गनाथ अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली — Word-by-Word Meaning
रङ्गनाथ अष्टोत्तर शतनामावली
Every Sanskrit word explained in English
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Complete Translation
श्रीरंगम् के भगवान रङ्गनाथ — शेषनाग पर शयन करते विष्णु — के १०८ नाम, प्रत्येक “ॐ” व “नमः” सहित, श्रीवैष्णव परम्परा के परम आराध्य।
Origin & History
Source: Traditional
Author: Traditional
Period: Classical
The Ranganatha Ashtottara Shatanamavali is a traditional garland of the 108 names of Ranganatha. The 108 names of Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam, Vishnu reclining upon the serpent Adishesha — each recited with “Om” and “namaḥ”, the supreme deity of the Sri Vaishnava tradition.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Ranganatha Ashtottara Shatanamavali?▼
The 108 names of Lord Ranganatha of Srirangam, Vishnu reclining upon the serpent Adishesha — each recited with “Om” and “namaḥ”, the supreme deity of the Sri Vaishnava tradition.
How is an Ashtottara Shatanamavali chanted?▼
It is chanted as an archana: each of the 108 names is recited with “Om” (ॐ) before it and “namaḥ” (नमः) after it, while offering a flower or a pinch of kumkum at the deity’s feet for each name. The complete garland of 108 names is offered in one sitting, especially on Thursdays and Ekadashi and during Ekadashi and Vaikuntha Ekadashi.
What does “Ashtottara Shatanamavali” mean?▼
“Ashtottara-shata” means “a hundred and eight” (108) and “namavali” means “a garland of names”. So it is the sacred list of the 108 names of Ranganatha, each a name of praise and meditation.
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