Lord Shiva – The most complex of Hindu deities and one of the most powerful is known by different names -- Mahadeva, Mahayogi, Pashupati, Nataraja, Bhairava, Vishwanath, Bhava, Bhole Nath and many more. He being the ultimate God with extraordinary love for his devotees can grant anything you desire for. Chanting his mantras will enable you to have power from within; the powers which are still unexplored and untouched. Below are certain Mantras you should chant on the day of Maha Shivaratri.

Shiva Moola Mantra

ॐ नमः शिवाय॥

Om Namah Shivaya॥

Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

ॐ त्र्यम्बकं यजामहे सुगन्धिं पुष्टिवर्धनम्

उर्वारुकमिव बन्धनान् मृत्योर्मुक्षीय मामृतात्॥

Om Tryambakam Yajamahe Sugandhim Pushti-Vardhanam

Urvarukamiva Bandhanan Mrityormukshiya Mamritat॥

Significance of the most powerful Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra

Maha Mrityunjaya on being recited properly has the capacity to rejuvenate, bestow health, wealth, long life, peace, prosperity, and contentment in one’s life. It is believed that the chanting of Shiva Mantra generates divine vibrations that ward off all the negative and evil forces and create a powerful protective shield. This Mantra creates positive vibrations around you, hence keeping unwanted situations apart. It is also said to have strong healing power and can cure even serious diseases. Many believe Maha Mrityunjay Mantra to be a mantra that can conquer death and connect human beings to their own inner divinity.

Best Time to Chant

Chanting the Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra with sincerity, faith, and devotion in Bramha Muhurata is very beneficial. But one can also do Maha Mrityunjaya Japa anytime with complete devotion and dedication.

ॐ तत्पुरुषाय विद्महे महादेवाय धीमहि

तन्नो रुद्रः प्रचोदयात्॥

Om Tatpurushaya Vidmahe Mahadevaya Dhimahi

Tanno Rudrah Prachodayat॥

Chant this Maha Shivaratri maha-mantra to worship Lord Shiva

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा, स्वामी जय शिव ओंकारा।

ब्रह्मा, विष्णु, सदाशिव, अर्द्धांगी धारा॥

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥

एकानन चतुरानन पञ्चानन राजे।

हंसासन गरूड़ासन वृषवाहन साजे॥

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥

दो भुज चार चतुर्भुज दसभुज अति सोहे।

त्रिगुण रूप निरखते त्रिभुवन जन मोहे॥ 

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥ 

अक्षमाला वनमाला मुण्डमाला धारी। 

त्रिपुरारी कंसारी कर माला धारी॥ 

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥

श्वेताम्बर पीताम्बर बाघम्बर अंगे।

सनकादिक गरुणादिक भूतादिक संगे॥ 

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥

कर के मध्य कमण्डलु चक्र त्रिशूलधारी। 

सुखकारी दुखहारी जगपालन कारी॥ 

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥ 

ब्रह्मा विष्णु सदाशिव जानत अविवेका।

मधु-कैटभ दो‌उ मारे, सुर भयहीन करे॥ 

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥ 

लक्ष्मी व सावित्री पार्वती संगा। 

पार्वती अर्द्धांगी, शिवलहरी गंगा॥ 

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥

पर्वत सोहैं पार्वती, शंकर कैलासा।

भांग धतूर का भोजन, भस्मी में वासा॥

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥ 

जटा में गंग बहत है, गल मुण्डन माला। 

शेष नाग लिपटावत, ओढ़त मृगछाला॥

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥

काशी में विराजे विश्वनाथ, नन्दी ब्रह्मचारी।

नित उठ दर्शन पावत, महिमा अति भारी॥

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥ 

त्रिगुणस्वामी जी की आरति जो कोइ नर गावे। 

कहत शिवानन्द स्वामी, मनवान्छित फल पावे॥ 

ॐ जय शिव ओंकारा॥

Om Sarva Mangal Manglaye Shivay Sarvaarth Sadhike

Sharanye Trayambake Gauri Narayaani Namostu Te

Meaning:

Oh, the divine couple Shiva Parvati!

O ! Thee, the protectors of this universe,

Along with Lords Brahma and Vishnu

We pray to You for our well-being, prosperity, and the enlightenment of our souls.

Om Namastestu Bhagavan

Visvesaraya Mahadevaya

Trayambakaya Tripurantakaya

Trikagni – Kalaya

Kalagni – Rudraya Nil – Kanthaya Mrityunjaya

Sarvesvaraya Sadadhivaya

Sriman Mahadevaya Namah.

Naagendra haaraaya thriloochanaaya bhasmaangadhaaraaya maheshwaraaya

Nityaaya shudhdhaaya digambaraaya tasmai nakaaraaya namahshivaaya

Meaning:

Salutations to Shiva who wears a serpent as garland, who is three-eyed, whose bare body is covered with ashes, who is forever pure and the very embodiment of sacrifice.

Shiva Dhun

Shivo Bhokta, Shiva Bhojya

Shivo Karta, Shivah Karma

Shivah Karanatmakah