Shree ShivamondayShiva Mangalashtakam
शिव मङ्गलाष्टकम्
About Shiva Mangalashtakam
Among the most cherished prayers to Lord Shiva, Shiva Mangalashtakam (शिव मङ्गलाष्टकम्) stands as an eight-verse devotional hymn. Rooted in Shiva Purana, this composition carries deep spiritual significance. Chanting this stotra with devotion is said to create a protective auspicious aura around the devotee as well as bestow peace, prosperity, and divine grace. Additionally, it is known to invoke the auspicious blessings of Lord Shiva in eight verses. This sacred text is ideally recited on Monday (Somvar) and during Maha Shivaratri and Shravan month for enhanced blessings. At 8 verses long, the recitation takes roughly 5 minutes, making it accessible for regular devotional use. On this page, you can read the complete Shiva Mangalashtakam in Devanagari Sanskrit with English transliteration, Hindi meaning (arth), and free PDF download for offline recitation.
Reviewed & translated by Acharya Pushyadant Mishra
Stotra Path (स्तोत्र पाठ)
॥ श्री शिव मङ्गलाष्टकम् ॥
भवाय चन्द्रचूडाय नृत्ताय गणशालिने।
शिवाय शङ्कराय च मङ्गलं शम्भवे नमः॥१॥
शिवाय गौरीनाथाय चन्द्रार्धकृतशेखराय।
भवाय भवनाशाय मङ्गलं शम्भवे नमः॥२॥
नीलकण्ठाय वृषभध्वजाय शशिमौलिने।
तस्मै नकाराय विद्महे मङ्गलं शम्भवे नमः॥३॥
पञ्चवक्त्राय भीमाय त्रिनेत्राय च शूलिने।
शिवाय शान्तरूपाय मङ्गलं शम्भवे नमः॥४॥
गङ्गाधराय सोमाय अर्धनारीश्वराय च।
पशुपतये नमस्तुभ्यं मङ्गलं शम्भवे नमः॥५॥
कपालिने भैरवाय मृत्युञ्जयाय शम्भवे।
व्योमकेशाय रुद्राय मङ्गलं शम्भवे नमः॥६॥
वामदेवाय महते ईशानाय नमो नमः।
सर्वेश्वराय सर्वाय मङ्गलं शम्भवे नमः॥७॥
कैलासशिखरे रम्ये शङ्करस्य मनोहरे।
सदा वसेत् शिवं सत्यं मङ्गलं शम्भवे नमः॥८॥
मङ्गलाष्टकमेतद्यो मङ्गलं शम्भवे पठेत्।
सर्वार्थसिद्धिमाप्नोति शिवलोके महीयते॥
॥ इति श्री शिव मङ्गलाष्टकं सम्पूर्णम् ॥
Benefits (फल)
- ★Invokes the auspicious blessings of Lord Shiva in eight verses
- ★Ideal for beginning any new venture or auspicious occasion
- ★Grants all-round success (Sarvartha Siddhi)
- ★Creates a protective auspicious aura around the devotee
- ★Powerful recitation during Maha Shivaratri and Mondays
- ★Bestows peace, prosperity, and divine grace