MahaShivratri 2025 is a special festival for the devotees of Lord Shiva, on which day the devotees observe a fast to please Bholenath so that Shiva may bless them and alleviate their sufferings. To please Lord Shiva, his devotees call upon him by different names. Let’s explore 25 of Lord Shiva’s names and their meanings.
25 Names of Lord Shiva and Their Meanings
MahaDev – The God of all gods, the greatest.
Shankar – Benefactor and compassionate.
Bholenath – The deity with a simple heart, who is easily pleased.
Neelkanth – His throat turned blue due to consuming the poison Halahal.
Rudra – Present in both the forms of destruction and protection.
Trilokeshwar – The lord of the three worlds (heaven, earth, and hell).
Gangadhar – The one who holds Mother Ganga in his locks.
Tripurari – The slayer of the demon Tripurasura.
Nataraj – The god of dance and creation.
Bhootnath – The lord of all beings and spirits.
Vishnuvallabh – The beloved of Lord Vishnu.
Chandrashekar – The one who wears the moon on his forehead.
Kalabhairav – The lord and destroyer of time (Kala).
Ardhanarishwar – The combined form of Shiva and Shakti.
Pashupatinath – The lord of all living beings.
Digambar – The one whose clothing is the entire universe.
Mahakal – Beyond time and death.
Omkareshwar – The form of Om (ॐ).
Sadasiv – The god who bestows perpetual welfare.
Har – The one who removes all the sorrows of his devotees.
Yogeshwar – The lord of yoga and penance.
Agnijihva – Whose tongue is as radiant as fire.
Bhimashankar – Extremely powerful and courageous.
Premnath – One who loves his devotees immensely.
Shivshambhu – The supreme being who brings joy and happiness.
Importance of MahaShivratri 2025
Maha Shivratri symbolizes the marriage of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. On this day, fasting, Rudra Abhishek, and chanting the Mahamrityunjaya mantra garner special blessings from Lord Shiva. If you wish to know the story of the marriage between Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, do read our article.
This Maha Shivratri 2025, let us chant these 25 names of Shiva and seek his grace. Har Har Mahadev!
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